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Ongoing upgrades on Highton Lane have reached a major milestone with the section between James Street and Monkey Gully Road now complete.

Council is thanking all businesses and community members who participated in the recent four-day Town Booster Program.

Recent Council upgrades to a stormwater channel near Highett Street and Malcolm Street will increase drainage capacity for the surrounding area and reduce the likelihood of localised flooding.

Ongoing upgrades to Rifle Butts Road have reached a major milestone with parts of the road now completed and open to public use.

Ageing Council plant equipment often gets a second life and a new home in the local community. In May Council donated or auctioned several items that were due for renewal, making sure they provide a local benefit even when the time comes to move them on.

Dramatic planning amendments were made by the state government which took power away from local government.

The Victorian Government has announced funding support for those affected by drought, including that it will not pass on the new ESVF tax to those who receive the funding.

Mansfield Shire has been a leading voice against the new ESVF tax with Council’s Mayor and CEO strengthening the united voice of all councils at the State Council meeting last Friday 16 May 2025.

The Mansfield Health, Community and Volunteer Expo was held on the median strip on High Street on 21 May 2025 with great success.