The Hilltops Shire Councillors were announced on Thursday night, 5 days after the Saturday election, where 15 polling booths took place in the inaugural election.

The new Councillors include: Brian Ingram, Wendy Tuckerman, John Walker, Tony Flanery, Chris Manchester, Greg Armstrong, Margaret Roles, Matthew Stadtmiller, Rita O’Connor, John Horton and Tony Wallace.

18 candidates sought election to Council with 6 candidates unable to receive enough votes to proceed.