Lawn Bowls is the game for all ages so come along to this friendly and supportive community event. ...
Lawn Bowls is the game for all ages so come along to this friendly and supportive community event.
This is an opportunity for you to enjoy a physically gentle outdoor activity in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Wear flat soled shoes. All equipment will be supplied including a cuppa and a biscuit.
The State Government has now commenced works for the North East Link Program (NELP).
For NELP and construction information and updates
Manningham Council is continuing to work diligently alongside North East Link Program and State Government on all aspects of the project. We are committed to representing community interests with the aim of mitigating impacts, as far practicable, to the community.
Redevelopment works commenced at Bulleen Park in March 2025, as major works progressed for the North East Link tunnels and connection to the Eastern Freeway.
As part of North East Link, Bulleen Park is being upgraded to transform local sporting facilities and spaces to cater for the needs of the wider community in Melbourne’s north east.
The project is being delivered by Development Victoria on behalf of North East Link.
Development Victoria previously managed the construction of Powerful Owl Park in Templestowe, which was delivered in June 2024.
We will continue to work closely with both parties and advocate for our community.
Built Environs will be the head contractor for the redevelopment, working alongside Williams Ross Architects, to complete the design.
User groups and the community will be kept informed of progress and milestones via the Development Victoria website.
You can find the latest updates in the monthly Bulleen Park site bulletin delivered by NELP and DV.
Throughout the redevelopment, traffic conditions around Bulleen Park are subject to change based on North East Link works. Please ensure that you plan ahead and allow additional time when arriving or leaving Bulleen Park, particularly during peak periods.
Signage will be in place at the entrance to Bulleen Park to assist you with entering and direct you towards the available car parking and sporting fields, which will remain in use.
Entry to Bulleen Park by car is via the Bulleen Park Access Road.
If arriving on foot or by bicycle, there is also a public pedestrian access on the south side of the Bulleen Park Access Road.
A large temporary carpark has been built in the far west of Bulleen Park. The front area of Bulleen Park nearby to Bulleen Road continues to support construction related to the North East Link.
A pedestrian path has been built from the large temporary car cark to the existing pavilion and signage and lighting has been installed along the path and within the temporary car park. Signage helps guide to pedestrian pathways.
Construction fencing has been placed around some areas in the northern area of Bulleen Park where construction is taking place.
A staged construction will occur with the first oval and pavilion in the east to commence first, followed by the second pavilion and existing ovals.
Sporting activities and public access to walking trails will continue throughout construction outside of any fenced off areas.
We will continue to manage all allocations for Bulleen Park throughout and at the conclusion of the redevelopment.
Please be aware, while existing operations are continuing, we will not be accepting any additional usage at Bulleen Park until project completion, unless under extenuating circumstances, (i.e., due to ground conditions for clubs with approved allocation).
Manningham's newest and much anticipated soccer facility, Powerful Owl Park is now completed.
Development Victoria worked in conjunction with North East Link Program (NELP) to deliver the facility to ensure community impacts are minimised by changes at Bulleen Park.
We will manage the facility on behalf of NELP, as part of the overall management of Manningham sporting reserves, and in accordance with required conditions of use.
NELP will plant two replacement trees for every tree removed during construction of the project.
A key objective for Council is to ensure that the loss of tree canopy and vegetation is minimised and mitigated. We're working closely with NELP to identify appropriate locations for early tree planting to occur to allow the new canopy to establish. Some early planting has already occurred across various locations in Manningham, including Katrina Reserve (Doncaster) and Finns Reserve (Lower Templestowe).
Council has planted more than 500 trees since 2022 within various reserves in Manningham on behalf of NELP. We will continue to support the early planting program.
The historic 300 year old River Red Gum on Bridge Street in Bulleen is in close proximity to major North East Link works and must be protected. This tree is a local landmark, pre-dates European settlement and is an important example of our environmental heritage.
We will continue to regularly attend when works are being undertaken near the tree to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are undertaken.
We are continuing to advocate to NELP and other State authorities to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the air quality impacts of the project on the health and wellbeing of the local community.
We are also working closely with NELP to ensure that noise associated with construction is mitigated as far as practicable. Any noise emitting works that may exceed noise levels are also planned to occur either during the day or early in the night, as far as practicable.
Affected residents are also notified prior to the works that noise may occur during a time period with a direct NELP contact provided to them to call where concerns are raised.
UPDATE: This event has sold out.
Football Victoria will be activating the newly installed dual futsal court at Koonung reserve to teach you how to play street football.
This event is perfect for all street football, futsal and soccer enthusiasts who want to try street football for the first time or enhance their skills and test out the new public outdoor dual futsal court in Manningham.
During the clinic, participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced Football Victoria coaches who will guide you through various street football techniques, strategies and games.
This clinic is for all levels - beginners and advanced.
Please note: there are two sessions running on the day. Register for the session that matches your age group.
Registrations are essential. Numbers are strictly limited.
Appearance and coaching from Daniel Cappellaro - D10
D10 is Daniel Cappellaro, a futsal player, street footballer and coach. Daniel, along with staff from Football Victoria will be joining in both sessions at this clinic.
Daniel has travelled the world playing street football and futsal in the UEFA Futsal Champions League. Daniel has also represented and helped found Western Australia’s most successful futsal club Cambio Cumbre.
Other highlights include AFA Australian Men’s team selection and representing Western Australia at the FFA Nationals. On the East coast of Australia, Daniel played for Melbourne Futsal Club (powered by Melbourne City Football Club), Balwyn Futsal Club and Pascoe Vale Futsal Club, in Victoria’s and Futsal Oz’s prestigious Series Futsal Victoria.
Molto Italiano! will have activities for all ages, from lawn bocce to art making, pop-up exhibition talks in Italian and English, an ‘Art Bambini’ program for the little ones with Heide’s art therapist, and an Italian-themed ‘Design Roadshow’ where visitors can bring an Italian design object from home for expert assessment....
Head to Heide Museum of Modern Art for Molto Italiano!
Heide’s two-day community festival celebrating Italian culture and showcasing the exhibition Molto Bello: Icons of Modern Italian Design. Activating the whole of the Heide site, this festival offers something for everyone.
Molto Italiano! will have activities for all ages, from lawn bocce to art making, pop-up exhibition talks in Italian and English, an ‘Art Bambini’ program for the little ones with Heide’s art therapist, and an Italian-themed ‘Design Roadshow’ where visitors can bring an Italian design object from home for expert assessment. Authentic Italian food and drink will be on offer throughout, including pizza, pasta, gelato, spritz, and more from specialised food trucks as well as Heide Kitchen. Italian bands will add atmosphere, along with traditional Italian songs from the Veneto Club choir.
Celebrate all things Italian this summer with Heide!
Ready to dig, set, and spike your way into the world of volleyball? This beginner-friendly holiday program is the perfect place to start!
Volleyball Labs will keep these sessions fun and welcoming while teaching you the skills and confidence to grow as a volleyball player. Whether you're totally new or just want to level up, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive, high-energy environment that focuses on fun, teamwork and inclusion.
Plus, if you're feeling competitive, there's a pathway to take your game to the next level — all the way to state competitions!
Cost: $30 per session or $100 for 4 sessions.
Age group: all genders aged 12 to 17 years or youth in grades 6 to 12 (high school students).
Come celebrate Lunar New Year at The Pines. ...
Visit The Pines on Lunar New Year's Day and enjoy traditional in-centre performances, including roving Lion Dancing and Chinese Dancing.
Performers will be roving, near Ferguson Plarre.
Other activities will be taking place from 29 January until 10 February, including giveaways and a pop-up Cherry Blossom Garden.
Get ready to lighten up your evening with plenty of entertainment, activities, delicious food and dancing! ...
This event is sold out. Tickets won't be sold at the door.
Get ready to lighten up your evening with plenty of entertainment, activities, delicious food and dancing!
Presented by the Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated (AICSI).
Under the supervision of a qualified fitness trainer, this class is designed for men over 50 who want to maintain strength, improve balance and stay active in a fun and supportive environment.
Whether you're looking to build muscle, improve mobility or reduce your risk of falls, this free trial class is for you!
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Learn to play hockey or improve your skills!
This school holiday program is being delivered by Doncaster Hockey Club for both new and current players.
Program information
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How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Join a friendly walking group and enjoy good company, fresh air, and green space in a brisk 50-minute walk around the neighbourhood....
Join a friendly walking group and enjoy good company, fresh air, and green space exposure.
This brisk 50-minute walk around the local neighbourhood starts and finishes at Pines Learning.
Guest speakers will be invited to some walks to share information regarding available supports for carers.
More information at Pines Learning.
Come along to this information session with Neville Owen....
Come along to this information session with Neville Owen.
This presentation is part of the normal monthly full day (9:00am to 3:00pm) meeting of Apple Users’ Society of Melbourne (AUSOM) where special interest groups discuss the use of Apple devices including iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple Macs.
Meeting Date: 28 March 2017
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View and download the Council Papers below.
Taking its name from the unofficial description of the present day epoch which has seen human activity dramatically impact the earth's climate and ecology, this exhibition is the expression of four artists' efforts to record, reflect upon and potentially enact change in how humanity views and interacts with the world.
Shifting the Anthropocene features the work of Lesley Duxbury, Ruth Johnstone, Rosie Weiss and Stephen Wickham, who have variously photographed underwater ecosystems and stunning 400 year old eucalypts, and collected and drawn remnants of plants destroyed by bushfire, amongst other creative acts.
The works are descriptions of the immediate and personal effects of climate change as the artists have witnessed them. They also pivot to celebrate instances where individuals and communities have saved endangered species or enacted changes in environment laws through collective effort, thereby giving a hopeful and positive tenor to the exhibition overall.
Installation view of artworks by Lesley Duxbury. Photo by Charlie Kinross.
Explore a stunning reach of the Yarra River enjoying spectacular views as we rock hop over the escarpment and then along the gentler banks. Here we will see the results of more than 25 years of wildlife habitat rehabilitation.
The walk is 4.5km over 3 hours. Parts of the trail are not on a flat walking track and involve good balance and rock hopping. Please consider your ability to complete the walk, being mindful the group will need to keep a steady pace to complete it in the allocated time.
Wear solid walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
Participants must provide a mobile number.
Please note: This walk starts and finishes at different locations, so will involve a car shuttle with fellow walkers.
Location will be given upon registration.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
UPDATED: 28 March 2025 new date for community workshop
A new Arts Action Plan is set to guide future arts, culture and local history services, programs and activities in Manningham.
To inform the plan, artists, creatives and community members are invited to provide feedback to Council on what’s important to them about arts, culture and local history, and the types of programs they would like to see in the municipality.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, said arts, culture and local history enriched community life by providing opportunities for expression and creativity, social connections and a sense of identity and belonging.
“Whether it’s visual arts and exhibitions, theatre, music and live performances, writing and literature, or photography and film - arts and culture touches everyone,” Cr Diamante said.
“Our local history dates back thousands of years from the traditional owners, the Wurrundjeri Woi-wurrung people, through the days of European settlement to our present multicultural community.
“Creative industries also form an important part of our local economy.”
Feedback can be provided by completing an online survey, or attending an online community workshop on Wednesday 8 April 2025, 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
More information is available at Your Say Manningham. Feedback closes Friday 25 April 2025.
The April issue of Manningham Matters is out this week, it will be delivered to your letterbox from Monday 14 April.
Each issue of Manningham Matters is distributed via Australia Post’s Unaddressed Mail Service, which can take up to a week to reach all households in Manningham.
Unfortunately for the April issue, Australia Post has advised us of capacity limits with this service, which means we will be posting copies of the magazine out to some areas.
Residents and businesses in Warrandyte, Park Orchards and the Manningham areas of Ringwood North and Nunawading will receive the April issue of the magazine in an addressed envelope, rather than loose in their letterbox.
Take a read of this month's magazine:
If you haven't received your hard copy of the magazine by Wednesday 23 April and would like one posted to you, contact us.
Following a review and community research on Manningham Matters, we are pleased to introduce a refreshed design for the magazine with our February 2025 issue.
Last year we held a series of focus groups with community members about the magazine and based on your feedback, we’ve made some changes to the design and content of your community magazine.
The February issue features a great mix of Council and community news, we hope you enjoy reading about what’s happening in Manningham.
Some of the new and updated features include:
Take a read of this month’s Manningham Matters, distributed from Monday 17 February.
We have a range of indoor sports courts in Manningham including five stadiums with indoor sports courts.
Aquarena is one of Victoria’s largest and most recognised recreation and aquatic facilities.
Many of our reserves offer sporting facilities such as:
These are available for community use and no bookings are required.
| Reserve | Suburb | Facility |
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| Acheron Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Brendan Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Bronte Playspace, Green Gully Linear Park | Templestowe |
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| Cat Jump Park | Donvale |
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| Celeste Reserve West | Doncaster East |
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| Daniel Reserve | Donvale |
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| Dellfield Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| Domeney Reserve | Park Orchards |
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| Donvale Reserve | Donvale |
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| Fielding Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Hampshire Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Happy Valley Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Harold Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Heath Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| Hertford Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Hillcroft Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Katrina Gully Playspace, Koonung Creek Linear Park | Doncaster |
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| Kerry Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Koonung Park | Bulleen |
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| Lawford Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Leawarra Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Lilian Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Lyndal Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Manningham DISC | Donvale |
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| Marshall Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Matisse Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Morecambe Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Morris Williams Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Oxford Reserve | Nunawading |
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| Pine Hill Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Ranleigh Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| Sandra Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Schafter Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Sheahans Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Spring Valley Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Swanston Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| The Grange Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Templestowe Leisure Centre | Templestowe |
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| Templestowe Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Valepark Reserve | Donvale |
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| Warrandyte Reserve | Warrandyte |
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| Whistlewood Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Wonga Park Reserve | Wonga Park |
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| Woodlea Reserve | Doncaster East |
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Doncaster Hill is a sustainable, high density, mixed-use village that provides for high quality urban living.
Located in the heart of Doncaster, Victoria, approximately 12kms from Melbourne's Central Business District.
An activity centre for our community.
We’re continuing to update Doncaster Hill to improve the way our community lives, works and enjoys this neighbourhood.
These works form a part of our infrastructure planning for this area and the long standing Doncaster Hill Strategy.
The concept design for Hepburn Reserve has been developed in response to community feedback and will include outdoor seating, a BBQ area, a drinking fountain, public art, large open lawn areas, a playspace, nature play, canopy tree planting, bike hoops and more.
This small local open space was upgraded in November 2019 to December 2020
New U-turn lane on Tram Road
Pedestrian signals at the Applewood Retirement Village
Extension to Hepburn Road
Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection traffic lights
With populations on the rise in Melbourne, Doncaster Hill is one of our solutions to meet the challenge of future housing needs. This modern urban village allows those of us who enjoy to live in the suburbs to continue to do so, whilst providing apartment-style living for others.
The Doncaster Hill Strategy helps guide us on the land use and development in this centre.
Many bus routes that are provided by Public Transport Victoria (PTV) travel through Doncaster Hill.
View the routes and timetables of the following bus services:
SmartBus
Local services
In addition to bus services, we are strongly advocating for alternate public transport options with the State Government:
Find out why we are reviewing our strategic vision
Use this toolkit to assist your developments in Doncaster Hill
