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Mansfield gets into the Halloween spirit - Mansfield Courier

BIG TURNOUT: Over 500 people walked through the Halloween display at Amy Court. TRICK OR TREAT: (from left) Kade Scheffer, Reed Scheffer and Hugh Scheffer trick or treating along Cambridge Drive. HAUNTED WALKTHROUGH: Mansfield youth officers (from left) Kaitlyn Demunk and Emma Kay at the Mansfield Shire Youth Centre. HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: A group of trick or treaters on Cambridge Drive. COFFINS: Brendon hand-built a number of spooky decorations, including these coffins from recycled wooden pallets...
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Wide Island strings into Mansfield - Mansfield Courier

COUNTRY STRINGS: Bluegrass band Wide Island will be playing at the Delatite Hotel on November the 10th. (from left) Montz Matsumoto, Pete Denahy, Hiroki Maeta and Aaron McLean. PHOTO: SuppliedBLUEGRASS band Wide Island will perform at Delatite Hotel on Sunday, November 10, as part of their November show series.The lineup includes Montz Matsumoto on banjo, Hiroki Maeta on mandolin, Aaron McLean on bass, and guest Daniel Watkins on guitar, with award-winning musician Pete Denahy from Yackandandah...
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Wheels spin at Mansfield’s first gravel bike expo - Snow News

BIKE PRODUCTS: (from left) Matthew James and Chris Bodycoat. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightON October 19-20, All Terrain Cycles held their first-ever Gravel Bike Expo, which was a spinning success, showcasing a range of products in the gravel bike market alongside others.

Sixteen years ago, Shannon Rademaker started ATC, which is now a family bus

BIKE PRODUCTS: (from left) Matthew James and Chris Bodycoat. PHOTOS: Trinity Knight

ON October 19-20, All Terrain Cycles held their first-ever Gravel Bike E...
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Support and self-care highlighted at local carers event - Mansfield Courier

CELEBRATING OUR CARERS: (from left) Physiopherapist Jane Morrissey, Jenny Heron and secretary Colleen Reynolds. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightLAST Tuesday, the Mansfield Support Group for Carers and People with Special Needs held a morning tea at the Mansfield Adult Continuing Education (MACE) shed.Former president Colleen Reynolds recently took on the role of secretary after coordinating the group for over ten years.Colleen said the group meets regularly for a coffee morning once a month.“This week hap...
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Merrijig Primary School turns 150 - Mansfield Courier

MERRIJIG MILESTONE: 1943 (from left) Bobby Treadway, Kath Shanks, Jim Treadway, Janice Harper, Noel Young, Eddie McCormack, Peter McCormack and Pat Ware. PHOTOS: Mansfield Historical SocietyMERRIJIG Primary School will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Saturday October 26 marking a momentous milestone for the school. Activities on the day will include a variety of exciting games and activities, face painting, a sausage sizzle, and speeches from federal member for Indi Helen Haines and mayor Cr...
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A new car for Carol - Mansfield Courier

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT: (from left) Independent support worker Steff Teunissan and Carol Ovenden. Support workers Steff Tuenissan and Kay Anstee are raising $25,000 to buy a mini van for Carol. PHOTO: Trinity Knight
TOLMIE resident Carol Ovenden and her husband Bruce moved to the area from Cockatoo 31 years ago after they lost their home in the Ash Wednesday fires."We rebuilt, but the area wasn't the same anymore," she said.“Before we moved, my husband used to do gem stoning in Tolmie.“One day he...
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Mansfield musician launches her debut EP - Mansfield Courier

I'VE GOT YOU: Mansfield musician Daisy Sampson will be performing her first ever EP at Mansfield Steiner on October 19th. PHOTO: SuppliedMANSFIELD musician Daisy Sampson will be performing her debut EP 'I’ve got you’ at Mansfield Steiner school on Saturday October 19.Daisy’s music is a kaleidoscope of genres with rich tones of timeless neosoul, indie, and light-hearted folk pop. “I take a lot of inspiration from Hiatus Kaiyote, Allysha Joy and a few other Melbourne artists that I feel do it real...
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Mansfield Scouts volunteers nationally recognised - Mansfield Courier

MANSFIELD CUB SCOUT LEADER: Toby Beekman was one of the three Mansfield volunteers who received awards on September 16 in Gembrook.
PHOTO: Trinity KnightTHREE volunteers from the first Mansfield Scouts group were nationally recognised at the Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards held in Gembrook at Gilwell Park on Sunday September 16.

Claire Ryan was awarded for Adult Support, Treasurer Daniel Gould Special Service and cub scout leader Toby Beekman received the Meritorious Service Award....
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Creative Minds – Mansfield Hub’s first professional exhibition - Mansfield Courier

YOORALLA Mansfield Community Hub are holding their first professional art exhibition entitled ‘Creative Minds’ from October 4-27 at the Mansfield Arts Collective Studios (MACS) in Crosby’s Lane. Over the last nine months Mansfield Hub artists have worked on new artworks for the exhibition with the support of staff and art therapy student Felicity Heyward. Felicity is completing the final yea...

YOORALLA Mansfield Community Hub are holding their first professional art exhibition entitled ‘Creati...
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MDBA forms new committee - Mansfield Courier

NEW COMMITTEE: (from left) Dean Belle, Jon Gifford, Lisa Deeble, Melissa Carthy, Guy Elliot, Nick Cooper, Jay Cooper and Polly Ritchie. LAST week at the Mansfield District Business Association’s (MDBA) annual general meeting a new committee was formed with Jon Gifford continuing as president.

The meeting hosted by Gill and Dean Belle at the Delatite Hotel was a success with almost 25 members in attendance.

Mr Gifford and secretary Matthew Currie started the meeting with a run-down of the organ...
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Second Father Bob Maguire 5Cs Camp Award - Mansfield Courier

GRADE FIVE CAMP AWARD: Addison Bertalli was awarded the second Father Bob Maguire 5Cs Camp Award.
(from left) Mansfield Primary School Principal Nicole Salmon, Addison Bertalli and Rohan Dent. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightLAST Friday, Mansfield Primary School (MPS) held the second Father Bob Maguire 5Cs Camp Award Assembly.

Each year, the award is given to an MPS Grade Five student who demonstrates the core values of MPS (Inspire, Challenge, Support, and Make a Difference), as well as Father Maguire's...
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'Doon's night of night - Mansfield Courier

AFTER an incredible season for Bonnie Doon, it was time for players to put down the footy and set aside the netball and celebrate the year that has been.

It was a sparkling Saturday evening at the Bonnie Doon Football Netball Club’s annual awards night held at the Mansfield Golf Club.

The Bomberettes switched their netball dresses for evening gowns and heels and the Bombers sported formal shir...

AFTER an incredible season for Bonnie Doon, it was time for players to put down the footy and set...
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Council MOU with Friends of the GVRT - Mansfield Courier

THE RAIL TRAIL: Mansfield Shire Council and Friends of the Great Victorian formed an MOU at the recent council meeting.LAST week council endorsed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail (GVRT). The MOU aims to specify the roles and responsibilities of the Friends GVRT group and council towards the continuing development and up-keep of the trail.As part of the MOU, council will continue to be responsible for maintaining the trail sitting within...
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Upcycling VCE Vocational Major expo - Mansfield Courier

RECYLCLED PAPER: Sarah Hearn constructed a dress from the pages of a book. UPCYCLING: Harry Dunsmore and his classmates Bowdie Cliff and Jack Borg created wooden salad dressing holders. YEAR 12 VCE VOCATIONAL MAJOR EXPO: Over 100 people attended the expo evening held in the Mansfield Secondary College STEM centre. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightWITH two more weeks until year 12 students finish their secondary studies, Mansfield Secondary College held a year 12 VCE vocational training major expo evening i...
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Eagles flock together after a fantastic season - Mansfield Courier

BLUE AND GOLD: Excitement was in the air as the awards proceedings got underway.ON Sunday afternoon, the Mansfield Eagles Football Netball club awards presentation and barbeque was held at the Eagles’ nest.

Players, coaches, family and friends flocked together to celebrate the 2024 season donning the blue and gold.

Ray Robinson commenced the presentation with a short speech about the club’s history.

"This year marks the 146th anniversary of the Eagles’ vote count," h...

BLUE AND GOLD: Excite...
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90 years young - Heather Clayton - Mansfield Courier

WEDDING DAY: (From left) Heather Clayton and her husband John Clayton. BIRTHDAY LUNCH: Heather celebrated her birthday with close family and friends. A BIG CELEBRATION: Around 70 people came together to celebrate Heather's 90th birthday. HOORAY FOR 90: Last Thursday retired Mansfield nurse Heather Clayton celebrated her birthday with family and friends at the Mansfield Hotel. (From left) Graham Clayton, Steve Clayton, Heather Clayton and Deb McCarthy. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightLIFELONG FRIENDS: Heat...
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Country Universities holds first careers expo - Mansfield Courier

WIDENING OPPORTUNITIES: The CUC expo was organised to help students find their ideal career pathway.
(from left) CUC centre manager Mark van Bergen and Mansfield Secondary students Jess Dolling, Estelle O’Neill and Zoe Greene. MANSFIELD AUTISM STATEWIDE SERVICES: Shanae Sewell spoke about the variety of roles that can be undertaken at MASS.VICTORIA POLICE: (from left) Lisa Atkinson and Andrew Kaufmann spoke about the recruitment process and shared information about entering a career in policing...
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Queens of the castle - Mansfield Courier

CHAMPION SPIRIT: The A Grade Bomberettes dethroned five-time defending champions Greta in a thrilling netball grand final with a 12-point triumph that left no doubt about their supremacy on the court. MORE IN SPORT. PHOTO: Melissa BeattieBONNIE Doon’s netballers have etched their names into the Ovens and King Valley history books with a stunning display at WJ Findlay Oval on Saturday.In front of a roaring crowd, three of the five Bomberettes teams soared to golden grand final victories, toppling...
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Then and Now - Mansfield Primary School - Mansfield Courier

THEN AND NOW: On Wednesday Mansfield Primary School held an elder visit for the grade two students. (from left) Peter and Fiona Wareham with their record player and Eddie Hann. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightON Wednesday September 4th Mansfield Primary School grade two students hosted a morning where grandparents, parents and close friends were invited to school to share how life was when they were young.Each visitor brought in a few items from when they were growing up with some including silver pocket...
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Shoulder to shoulder support - Mansfield Men's Shed - Mansfield Courier

FOSTERING COVERSATIONS AND CONNECTIONS: Members of the Mansfield Men's Shed working together and building longlasting connections. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightThe Mansfield Men’s Shed fosters a supportive environment for men to discuss their mental health while working alongside each other on projects which give back to the community.The Men’s Shed mission across Australia is to improve the health and wellbeing of all members and reduce the number of men at risk of health issues that may emanate from...
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Painting a colourful community - Mansfield Courier

PAINTING MANSFIELD: Taungurung artist Talitha Annuscheit painted a mural in the entry way of Mansfield Adult Continuing Education (MACE) centre. PHOTOS: Trinity KnightTAUNGURUNG artist Talitha Annuscheit recently painted a colourful mural of Mansfield’s mountains titled ‘Connections’ in the entry way of the Mansfield Adult Continuing Education Centre (MACE).

“Connections represents MACE and the Mansfield region,” Talitha said.

“I’ve painted the hills, the symbols for meeting place and travel....
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Active Dads: fostering family fun - Mansfield Courier

ACTIVE DADS GROUP: (from left) Group leader John Corlett and his two kids Radigar Rosa-Corlett (four years old) and Miura Rosa-Corlett (two years old). PHOTO: John CorlettACTIVE DADS, a new group designed for dads with preschool-aged or older kids, started in Mansfield three months ago, fostering strong family bonds, friendships, and creating life-long memories.

Mansfield local and group leader John Corlett said the aim of the group is to get dads and kids outdoors and doing activities together...
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The magic of reading - Mansfield Courier

STUDENTS across the Shire embraced the mystical theme ‘Reading is Magic’ for Children’s Book Week which ran from August 17 to the 23 dressing up as wizards, witches, and even dragons.

Since 1945 Book Week launched by the Children’s Book Council of Australia has inspired a strong connection between young readers and books bringing their favourite stories and characters to life.

On Wednesd...

STUDENTS across the Shire embraced the mystical theme ‘Reading is Magic’ for Children’s Book Week which...
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Chicks Who Shred celebrates 14 years - Snow News

CHICKS WHO SHRED: 90 women took part in the annual Chicks Who Shred sessions held at Mount Buller on August 8 and 9.
PHOTO: Tanisha WallaceCARVING IT UP: The Chicks who Shred sessions aim to promote a fun and supportive environment. PHOTO: Tanisha WallaceGIRL POWER: (from left) Eliza Pollock
Eliza Phillips took part in the Girls who Shred session on Buller held on Thursday August 8th. PHOTO: Trinity Knight
ON Thursday August 8 and Friday August 9 Chicks Who Shred delivered two free sessions on...
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