Goughs Bay & Howes Creek Brigade CFA

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Reverse Draw fundraising event at the Goughs Bay Boat club yesterday! We cannot thank you enough for all of your support 🫶🏻❤️

01/06/2026

‘Thank a First Responders Day’ Event – Wednesday 10 June

Mansfield Shire Council warmly invites the community to join us in recognising and thanking the incredible local first responders who support and protect our community every day.

Come along on Wednesday 10 June from 11.00am–1.30pm at the High Street median strip opposite IGA to meet the local emergency service volunteers and workers who help keep Mansfield Shire safe. There’ll also be a free community BBQ for everyone to enjoy.

It’s a great opportunity to stop by, say thank you, and show your appreciation for the people who are there for our community when it matters most. We’d love to see you there.

31/05/2026

19/04/2026

08/04/2026

While the Fire Danger Period has passed and restrictions have eased in Mansfield Shire, fire risk does not disappear entirely and continued vigilance remains essential.

In the weeks ahead residents may see or smell smoke in the air in Mansfield Shire. This may be due to private landholders undertaking burn offs and firefighters carrying out planned burns when conditions are safe. These activities are an important part of managing and reducing bushfire risk before the next fire season.

If you intend to conduct a burn off on your property, please do so responsibly. This includes notifying the CFA by registering your burn, following all safety requirements and keeping a close eye on local weather conditions.

Helpful resources are available:
• Learn how to safely prepare for a burn off
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../how-to-prepare.../burning-off
• Register your burn off with the CFA
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/contact/register-your-burn-off

Planned fuel-reduction works carried out by firefighters help limit the intensity and spread of future bushfires, making them easier and safer to manage.
Residents who would like advance notice of planned burns near their home can subscribe to alerts via the Planned Burns Victoria website: https://www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns

With the fire danger period passing after a busy bushfire season in Mansfield Shire, and wider Victoria, we would once again like to acknowledge and thank the firefighters and first responders whose dedication and hard work helped protect the state throughout the 2026 bushfire season.

Fire awareness continues year round, stay informed and stay safe.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to our wonderful community! Thank you all so very much for your generosity and kindness over the weekend. We are so grateful to support such a wonderful area. Stay safe 🐰❤️

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

The Easter bunny will be making a very special appearance tomorrow morning from 9:30am around the Goughs and Mountain Bay areas! To make it easier for him, can you please try to wait to see him on the main roads…
We cannot wait to see you all and share the Easter love ❤️ 🐣

02/04/2026

We will be selling bags of firewood today and tomorrow outside our fire station. We will also have stubby holders.
EFT and cash accepted.
See you there! 🔥