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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 lower-emission vehicles.

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 rural communities.

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.

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.

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 holidays.

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.

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. The new bridge closes a long-standing gap in the network, creating a continuous, safer route for pedestrian

Since the January bushfires, Council's Fire Recovery Program has supported residents, businesses, farmers and community groups across the shire as they rebuild. The program has focused on restoring infrastructure, helping people get back on their feet, a

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.