This 18 October marks the official 70th anniversary of the opening of Lake Eildon in 1956, surrounding farming families felt disruption to their lives well before.
Mansfield Shire Council welcomed Victorian Labor Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah to Mansfield the recently completed IMPACT Route and the Lords Pavilion.
The Mansfield Heritage Museum team and local helpers moved in the first exhibit items, with historical items from Mansfield Courier placed in new exhibit.
Community members, police and local leaders gathered to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two killed at Porepunkah last year.
Google searches for four-wheel-drive tracks and bush camping regularly climb as summer approaches, just as some of the High Country’s most popular routes prepare to reopen after winter.
The Mansfield Football Netball Club gathered for the annual presentation night to acknowledge the standout efforts of players and club members throughout the year.