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) and two in Yarran Ward (Cohuna and Leitchville).