POTENTIAL candidates are beginning to emerge for the October local government elections, with nominations opening in less than eight weeks.

Residents will again elect seven councillors representing four wards: one in Avoca Ward (covering Mystic Park, Lake Charm, Quambatook, Lalbert and Benjeroop), one in Murray Ward (Murrabit and Koondrook), three in Patchell Ward (Kerang, Tragowel and Macorna) a...