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Be prepared for fire season

MANSFIELD and district local CFA brigades are planning several presentation days where residents can gain more knowledge on how to prepare for the upcoming fire season. However, because many of the properties around the district are holiday homes...

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01 Nov 2023

Tourism

Family violence must be better addressed

THE results of a recent survey on attitudes towards violence against women and gender equality show that Australians still have a significant way to go in improving understandings of domestic, family and sexual violence. Monash University expert...

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07 Jun 2023

Emergency Services

Buller landslide emergency scenario discussed at round table

OPERATION White Bridge was the name of a training exercise held on Mt Buller recently outlining the actions needed to be taken if a major landslide occurred on the Mt Buller. Senior Sergeant Steve Carden of Mansfield Police instigated the training...

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31 May 2023

News

Legend Hans Grimus and Captain immortalised in bronze

“WITH its silvery patina on a foggy Buller day it (the statue of Hans Grimus and canine companion Captain) will almost look like a memory.“These were the words of Dr Michelle Stevenson, Curator of the National Alpine Museum Australia (NAMA) when...

Pam Zierk-Mahoney >

31 May 2023

News

Legend Hans Grimus and Captain immortalised in bronze

“WITH its silvery patina on a foggy Buller day it (the statue of Hans Grimus and canine companion Captain) will almost look like a memory.“These were the words of Dr Michelle Stevenson, Curator of the National Alpine Museum Australia (NAMA) when...

Pam Zierk-Mahoney >

31 May 2023

Emergency Services

Buller landslide emergency scenario discussed at round table

OPERATION White Bridge was the name of a training exercise held on Mt Buller recently outlining the actions needed to be taken if a major landslide occurred on the Mt Buller. Senior Sergeant Steve Carden of Mansfield Police instigated the training...

Pam Zierk-Mahoney >

31 May 2023

Bowls

Champions receive their trophies

THE final event for the summer 2022/23 Mansfield Bowls Club’s season was held on Sunday with the presentations of trophies to club champions and club competitions. Club president Ray Robinson welcomed everyone to the presentation day and thanked all...

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24 May 2023

Community

Congratulations and cheers to 100 years

IN 2023 the Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 100 years of support for the hospital. From very humble beginnings in 1923, the Auxiliary has evolved to a very active organisation which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the...

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10 May 2023

People and Lifestyle

Caring for those returned and left alone

LEGACY Australia celebrates 100 years of caring for ex–service personnel, widows and families this year. Many may not have been aware of this great achievement which today carries on the tradition of looking after those left behind to live their...

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10 May 2023

Football

Premiership players enjoy a ‘back to’ weekend at Bonnie Doon

MORE than 20 past players from the Bonnie Doon 2002 and 2004 premiership sides returned to their favourite football club last Saturday for a reunion. Organiser of the ‘back to’ event was Chris Mitchell who said the 2002 reunion (marking 20 years...

Pam Zierk-Mahoney >

03 May 2023