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Trial looms in Mount Buller drink-spiking case

Trial looms in Mount Buller drink-spiking case

Trial looms in Mount Buller drink-spiking case

Steady Eagles bank four points

Steady Eagles bank four points

Steady Eagles bank four points

Politics and Government

Council CEO signs on for four more years

Following the signing of her new contract, Ms Alexander said she was proud to continue serving the Mansfield community.

Council CEO signs on for four more years

Council CEO signs on for four more years

Emergency Services

Shire thanks local first responders

First Responders Day is dedicated to expressing gratitude to first responders and their families for their incredible work and dedication in keeping communities safe

Shire thanks local first responders

Shire thanks local first responders

Early snow catches drivers out on Mt Buller

The incidents serve as a timely reminder that alpine driving conditions differ significantly from those experienced throughout most of the year

Early snow catches drivers out on Mt Buller

Early snow catches drivers out on Mt Buller

Local physio a finalist in Rural Health Awards

Vanessa Jacob has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution by a Mentor or Supervisor Award

Local physio a finalist in Rural Health Awards

Local physio a finalist in Rural Health Awards

News

On the rocks

Quarry amendment application sparks objections from Bridge Creek landholders

On the rocks

On the rocks

A special place of care for patients, families

Wangaratta Private Hospital palliative care unit is a unique space for people near end of life.

A special place of care for patients, families

A special place of care for patients, families

Search expands for fugitive’s associates, two arrests made

North East properties in Stanley, Buckland, Lucyvale and four in NSW were searched by police on Tuesday

Search expands for fugitive’s associates, two arrests made

Search expands for fugitive’s associates, two arrests made

35k less homes built under tax reform

Tax reforms aimed at reallocating existing housing stock, not building homes.

35k less homes built under tax reform

35k less homes built under tax reform

Parliament should pass tax reform: ACOSS

Council of social service urges parliament to pass capital gains and negative gearing reforms.

Parliament should pass tax reform: ACOSS

Parliament should pass tax reform: ACOSS

Defence against apex predator to gain resource

DECCA responds to dingo and wild dog attacks on sheep; program to continue into 2026-27.

Defence against apex predator to gain resource

Defence against apex predator to gain resource

Melbourne Cup coming to Mansfield and Mt Buller

The race that stops a nation is coming to where snow meets saddles

Melbourne Cup coming to Mansfield and Mt Buller

Melbourne Cup coming to Mansfield and Mt Buller

Cold comfort

Questions raised over new alpine fees and concessions as ARV outlines its reasoning

Cold comfort

Cold comfort

Sport

Fricke leads historic all-Aussie speedway GP in Manchester

The victory was particularly special for Fricke who has waited four years to win another GP

Fricke leads historic all-Aussie speedway GP in Manchester

Fricke leads historic all-Aussie speedway GP in Manchester

Close game with draw as end result

Eagles draw against Swans

Close game with draw as end result

Close game with draw as end result

Black, white and bright

Collingwood AFLW stars swoop into Mansfield to launch all-girls Auskick and Superkick program

Black, white and bright

Black, white and bright

Bombers dominate over Greta

All eyes were on Heath Shaw

Bombers dominate over Greta

Bombers dominate over Greta

Merton cricketers top players awarded

Club president Bernie Cummins was presented with a life membership after 30 years and six premierships in his time at the top job

Merton cricketers top players awarded

Merton cricketers top players awarded

Eagles help out with fire relief and BlazeAid

Mansfield Eagles have kicked in $6000 to help farmers rebuild after Longwood fires

Eagles help out with fire relief and BlazeAid

Eagles help out with fire relief and BlazeAid

Regional

Local police share long weekend survival guide for journey to the slopes

Police will be targeting roads heading to Alpine areas at commencement of snow season

Local police share long weekend survival guide for journey to the slopes

Local police share long weekend survival guide for journey to the slopes

The shame is yours: man jailed for historic sexual abuse

The 89-year-old pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse of a child under 16

The shame is yours: man jailed for historic sexual abuse

The shame is yours: man jailed for historic sexual abuse

Homelessness hitting extra hard

Beyond Housing reaches out to anyone who needs support during this difficult time of year.

Homelessness hitting extra hard

Homelessness hitting extra hard

A love of Beechworth keeping town among best

Top 10 travel ranking sparked by heritage preservation and tourist destination promotion: business executive

A love of Beechworth keeping town among best

A love of Beechworth keeping town among best

Police and Courts

North East pair arrested in relation to movements of Dezi Freeman following shooting

A 48-year-old man and a 45-year-old man from two separate North East locations brought into custody

North East pair arrested in relation to movements of Dezi Freeman following shooting

North East pair arrested in relation to movements of Dezi Freeman following shooting

Freeman fired first shot before being killed by police, court hears

The Porepunkah fugitive was shot down by eight heavily armed police officers at his Thologolong hideout.

Freeman fired first shot before being killed by police, court hears

Freeman fired first shot before being killed by police, court hears

Court lays bare final moments of slain officers at Porepunkah

Coronial inquest into the deaths of North East stationed police officers has begun

Court lays bare final moments of slain officers at Porepunkah

Court lays bare final moments of slain officers at Porepunkah

Wangaratta brigade marks major milestone with a fitting tribute

Wangaratta brigade celebrates 150 Years and dedicates vehicle to late veteran

Wangaratta brigade marks major milestone with a fitting tribute

Wangaratta brigade marks major milestone with a fitting tribute

Woollen Mills retail revamp a vote of confidence for Wangaratta’s future: Mayor

Council look forward to working through planning process of major Textile Ave development

Woollen Mills retail revamp a vote of confidence for Wangaratta’s future: Mayor

Woollen Mills retail revamp a vote of confidence for Wangaratta’s future: Mayor

Historic Woollen Mills to undergo Wangaratta’s biggest retail transformation

The new Wangaratta Woolstores precinct will feature 15,000 square metres of retail space

Historic Woollen Mills to undergo Wangaratta’s biggest retail transformation

Historic Woollen Mills to undergo Wangaratta’s biggest retail transformation

Permanent pain: Vandal sentenced for defacing sacred Paradise Falls rockface

Paradise Falls spray-paint graffiti vandal has Indigenous heritage, a court has heard

Permanent pain: Vandal sentenced for defacing sacred Paradise Falls rockface

Permanent pain: Vandal sentenced for defacing sacred Paradise Falls rockface

Police and Courts

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Bright

Police are investigating the incident which occurred just after 3pm on Friday, 8 May

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Bright

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Bright

Community

Horse documentary draws packed audience at cinema

Horses provide a healing connection for us in documentary "Rescued Hearts"

Horse documentary draws packed audience at cinema

Horse documentary draws packed audience at cinema

MMuDS recognised at regional theatre awards

Community at the heart of local award-winning Brothers Grimm production

MMuDS recognised at regional theatre awards

MMuDS recognised at regional theatre awards

Barber's battle for safer Erril Street continues

Impacted by traffic filtering from the Mansfield Kindergarten and Central General Practice, it is also a notorious shortcut for drivers bypassing Ailsa Street

Barber's battle for safer Erril Street continues

Barber's battle for safer Erril Street continues

Sheds, pots and partnerships

Community organisations receive strong backing at Mansfield Shire Council meeting

Sheds, pots and partnerships

Sheds, pots and partnerships

Rural

Varroa mite resistance to chemicals confirmed in north east

Varroa mite resistance to chemicals confirmed in north east Victoria.

Varroa mite resistance to chemicals confirmed in north east

Varroa mite resistance to chemicals confirmed in north east

Delatite Station supports Do It for Dolly Day at cattle sales

Funds raised from the12 May sale of the two steers was $11,500. Donations from other meat buyers at the saleyards netted $1500 for a total of $13,000

Delatite Station supports Do It for Dolly Day at cattle sales

Delatite Station supports Do It for Dolly Day at cattle sales

Bats, cats and bogong moths…

Country living can bring some surprises - such as bats and Bogong moths that invade the night

Bats, cats and bogong moths…

Bats, cats and bogong moths…