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The shire’s trees became the topic of conversation when Council held its ordinary meeting for December with the Councillors voting unanimously to strengthen Mansfield Shire Council’s tree management Policy and Plan.

Mansfield Shire’s ability to respond to emergencies has received a significant boost, with the arrival of a new high-capacity mobile generator.

Mansfield Library’s Outreach Program for All Seasons (OPAS) is set to receive a welcome boost having been awarded $242,750 of state government funding awarded under the 2025-26 Library Infrastructure Program.

The Mansfield Library’s Big Summer Read, a program aimed at encouraging young readers to visit Mansfield Library and keep reading during the summer holidays, is set to run from 1 December 2025 to 23 January 2026.

Mansfield Shire Council is celebrating 15 years of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program, a vital community initiative that helps young learner drivers gain the skills and confidence they need to become safe, responsible road users.

A major upgrade for local sport is about to kick off, with construction works set to commence at Lords Reserve soon.

Mansfield Shire’s alpine approaches are set to be brightened for Christmas thanks to a festive community project.

Proposed car park upgrades aimed at improving parking capacity and accessibility in Jamieson township are now open for community feedback.

The petition against state planning reforms has now closed after the Mansfield Shire community came together to put pen to paper and help Council amass 2255 signatures, surpassing the 2000 needed to trigger a debate in the Victorian Legislative Council.