SEATS in four of Loddon Shire Council's five wards will be contested in next month's local government election, with unopposed Tandarra local Dan Straub already confirmed as the new councillor for Terrick Ward.

Current councillors Neil Beattie (Boort Ward), Colleen Condliffe (Inglewood Ward) and Gavan Holt (Wedderburn Ward) are hoping to continue in their roles, with Mayor Cheryl McKinnon (Terrick Ward)