CHARTERED accountant and tax agent, Kevin O'Dea said he's ready to listen to the concerns of the Mallee Ward and residents of the shire, if elected in next month's by-election.

The Charlton resident has lived in the shire for the past 10 years and is experienced when it comes to local government.

He’s attended every Buloke Shire council meeting in the last 12 months and was a former councillor...