Nominations open

THE race is now on for people to run for council.
Nominations for candidates for Yarra Ranges, Cardinia and Knox councils will open on Thursday 23 October.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is calling for those interested in representing their community to put up their hand.
Candidate nominations cost $250 and must be lodged with the VEC by noon on Tuesday 28 October.
Knox nominations should be sent to Leonie Taylor at 1b/1829 Ferntree Gully, Yarra Ranges to Lance Mawer at the Civic Centre in Anderson Street, Lilydale and Cardinia to Ian Herron at Suite 4, 66-68 Main Street, Pakenham.
The VEC will host information sessions at the Cardinia Shire offices, Henty Way, Pakenham on 21 October from 7pm, and at the Knox Civic Centre on the same night, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South, from 7.30pm.
The Yarra Ranges information session will be held at the council offices, Anderson Street, Lilydale on Wednesday 22 October, at 7.30pm.
Prospective candidates can call the VEC for more information on 13 18 32.