#MansfieldShireCouncil
LightNews LightNews
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Applications have opened for a scholarship of up to $8,000 to help an eligible local Registered Nurse and Midwife complete an accredited Graduate Diploma of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) in Victoria.
02 October 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
$8,000 scholarship opens the door to a career in Maternal and Child Health
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
October 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Mansfield Shire Council welcomed Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah to Mansfield on Thursday 3 September to inspect two significant projects that have been made possible by federal government funding - the recently completed...
02 October 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Senator visits the Mansfield Shire to view Major Infrastructure Investments
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
October 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
The dogs of Mansfield Shire will soon have a place to call their own with works underway on a purpose-built dog park at the Mansfield Station Precinct.
18 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
A New Leash on Life: Works Begin on Mansfield Dog Park
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Young people from Mansfield Shire's Youth Advisory Group, Chaos for Change, travelled to Melbourne on 9 September to learn more about Victoria's parliamentary system.
18 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Mansfield’s Youth Advisory Group visit Victorian Parliament
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
The Victorian state government has notified Mansfield Shire Council of 10 new ministerial amendments in less than two weeks, with just 28 days' notice before they take effect.
18 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
State government rushes through 10 ministerial amendments
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
The news that a future Victorian Government could restore dedicated funding for regional roads and road safety through the Country Roads and Bridges program has been welcomed by Mansfield Shire Council.
15 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Council welcomes promise of return of $288 million Country Roads and Bridges Program
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
On Wednesday 26 August, Mansfield Shire Council hosted a special screening of the Australian-made film Just a Farmer at the Mansfield Armchair Cinema (MAC) to foster conversation around mental health and wellbeing in...
15 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Community comes together for powerful screening of Just a Farmer at the MAC
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
The addition of a new electric vehicle to Council's fleet is expected to save Mansfield Shire ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars in running costs over the next 10 years - the first step in a broader shift toward...
15 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
New EV set to save ratepayers $62,000 over next decade
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
A short-term reprieve has been secured for the Macs Cove bus stop, with the Department of Transport (DTP) and Planning and Public Transport Victoria (PTV) agreeing to delay its closure until after the upcoming school...
07 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Council secures delay to Macs Cove bus stop closure
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Mansfield Shire Council has agreed to formally advocate against the state government's Development Facilitation Program (DFP), reaffirming its commitment to protecting the community's voice in local planning decisions.
07 September 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Council opposes DFP over lost community consultation rights
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
September 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Since the January bushfires, Council's Fire Recovery Program has supported residents, businesses, farmers and community groups across the shire as they rebuild.
31 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Fire Recovery Program Supporting Community Recovery and Resilience
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
The final piece of Mansfield township's shared path network is now in place, with the completion of the Greenvale Lane Footbridge over Ford Creek.
31 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Completed Greenvale Lane footbridge improves safety and connectivity for Mansfield residents
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Direct engagement on the Mansfield flood study is now coming to an end with all residents with properties potentially impacted by flooding having now received information.
31 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Council engagement on flood study draws to a close
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 31, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
The Delatite Valley Plan has been officially adopted by Mansfield Shire Council at its regular Council meeting on 18 August 2026, marking the end of a two-year planning process shaped by extensive community input.
21 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Delatite Valley Plan Adopted after two years of community collaboration
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Mansfield Shire tennis players are set to benefit from a new roof at the Mansfield Tennis Association Clubrooms.
19 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Council Serves Up Major Upgrade for Mansfield Tennis Association Clubrooms
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Mansfield Shire Council is calling on residents to share their experiences with the Mansfield Planning Scheme as part of its review.
19 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Local knowledge sought for the 2026 Planning Scheme Review
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Mansfield Shire Council is pleased to partner with Man with a Pram for the third year, bringing dads, families and the community together to raise awareness of men’s mental health during the perinatal period.
14 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Man with a Pram Returns to Mansfield for Third Year
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 14, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Drivers of electric vehicles will soon benefit from an extended selection of charging points in Mansfield, with the number of EV charging bays in the Foodworks car park on Early Street set to increase.
14 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
More room to charge: EV bays expanding in Mansfield
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
More than $1,000 in book vouchers is up for grabs in this year's Children’s Book Week Bookmark Competition at Mansfield Library.
07 August 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Mansfield Library’s Bookmark Competition returns for its 5th year
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
August 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
humanisingmen.bsky.social
Healthy eating for local kids: MANSFIELD SHIRE, VIC. — Children in participating three-and four-year-old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative,… #MansfieldShireCouncil #ausnews #children
Healthy eating for local kids
MANSFIELD SHIRE, VIC. — Children in participating three-and four-year-old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative, designed to help children and their families build healthy eating habits early. The post Healthy eating for local kids appeared first on VicNews.
www.victoriannews.com.au
August 1, 2026 at 4:39 AM
stopthestigma.bsky.social
Healthy eating for local kids #MansfieldShireCouncil #ausnews #children
Healthy eating for local kids
MANSFIELD SHIRE, VIC. — Children in participating three-and four-year-old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative, designed to help children and their families build healthy eating habits early. The post Healthy eating for local kids appeared first on VicNews.
www.victoriannews.com.au
August 1, 2026 at 4:39 AM
monashnews.bsky.social
Healthy eating for local kids: MANSFIELD SHIRE, VIC. — Children in participating three-and four-year-old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative,… #MansfieldShireCouncil #ausnews #children
Healthy eating for local kids
MANSFIELD SHIRE, VIC. — Children in participating three-and four-year-old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative, designed to help children and their families build healthy eating habits early. The post Healthy eating for local kids appeared first on VicNews.
www.victoriannews.com.au
August 1, 2026 at 4:39 AM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Mansfield Shire is set to come alive this August with Winter Beats, a new free to attend live music series, set to showcase local talent in venues across the shire.
31 July 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Winter Beats: local music, local venues, all August long
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
July 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
A new booklet, designed to help seniors make the most of life in Mansfield Shire by connecting them with local groups, services and activities, is now available.
31 July 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
Staying active and connected: new guide for local seniors
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
July 31, 2026 at 1:23 PM
roundupnewsbotvic.bsky.social
Children in participating three and four year old kindergarten programs across Mansfield Shire will receive a new lunch box and healthy eating recipe book as part of a new Healthy Eating Initiative, designed to help...
31 July 2026
Mansfield Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #MansfieldShireCouncil
New Healthy Eating Initiative launching in local kindergartens
www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
July 31, 2026 at 1:13 PM