We are privileged to live surrounded by green open spaces and bushland in Manningham. From walking tracks along the Birrarung (Yarra River) to our many parklands and reserves, natural beauty is all around us. We all have a role to play in ensuring our local wildlife and plants thrive. Together, we can create a nature-positive legacy for future generations.
Learn about how we are protecting natural and rural values and what it means for residents living in the Green Wedge area.
Learn all about Manningham’s unique local wildlife and environment with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey from Wild Action, ‘The Zoo That Comes to You’.
Are you intrigued by electric vehicles (EVs) but not yet clear about whether owning one will be a practical choice, of benefit to your household and help you to take action against climate change?
This information session will cover all aspects of EV ownership and help you understand:
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
This event is for Manningham residents only.
As part of the Inspired Living Series and National Recycling Week, Nina Gbor and fellow panel members will discuss sustainable fashion in a circular economy at the Manningham Function Centre.
Nina Gbor:
Nina is a sustainable fashion educator, international speaker, sustainability consultant, and Founder of Eco Styles. Nina is also the Director of the Circular Economy and Waste Program at The Australia Institute and has been featured on the ABC's War on Waste. Nina will talk about her journey into sustainable fashion and discuss the collaborative effort needed to address sustainability challenges in the fashion industry.
Courtney Holm:
Courtney is a circular fashion systems designer, thought leader and entrepreneur. She founded experimental circular fashion label A.BCH in 2017 and built it into a world leading example of what circular fashion could aspire to. In early 2024, she made a strategic decision to step away from making new clothes in order to focus on industry wide solutions. Courtney is the founder and CEO of Circular Sourcing - a climate tech platform turning surplus textile waste into resource. Courtney's expertise is in circular design for clothing, material flows and circular systems design. The heart of her practice is industry transformation for sustainable and equitable futures.
Jenna Flood:
Jenna is a slow fashion advocate whose main focus is helping people understand the issues that surround fast fashion. She advocates for sustainable alternatives such as pre-loved, vintage and clothing made with sustainable practices. Jenna believes in slowing down our clothing consumption by curating capsule wardrobes and buying for long term investments instead of purchasing on a whim or following short trends. She hopes that in the future, more people invest in the sharing economy by renting or borrowing garments instead of owning them.
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January.
Hosted at MC Square, this event will be free and feature story-telling, music and art. It is open to everyone who would like to attend.
With over 70 stallholders, discover handmade wares and produce, enjoy local buskers and have a family day in beautiful surrounds.
First Saturday of the month, 8.00am to 1.00pm (except on days with a fire danger rating of catastrophic).
For more information, visit Warrandyte Riverside Market.
Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.
Meeting Date: 28 May 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:31 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:07 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:56 | 5.1 Cricket Victoria Awards - Warrandyte Cricket Club |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 06:52 | 6.1 Petition - Request for traffic to be slowed on Pinehill Drive |
| 08:10 | 6.2 Petition - Request for Installation of Public Toilets at Morris Williams Reserve |
| 10:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11:02 | 10.1 Birrarung Valley Walk - Memorandum of Understanding (Page 3) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 9) | |
| 14:33 | 11.1 Manningham Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 9) |
| 21:00 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 33) |
| 47.32 | 11.3 2024 Manningham Community Fund Grant Program Recommendations (Page 147) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 151) | |
| 51:40 | 12.1 The Pines Update (Page 151) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 154) | |
| 55.33 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar), 2023/24 (Page 154) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 180 | |
| 01:03:55 | 14.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 180) |
| 01:28:08 | 14.2 Proposed 2024/25 Budget (Page 221) |
| 01:38:50 | 14.3 Review of Manningham's Governance Rules (Page 332) |
| 01:49:48 | 14.4 Audit and Risk Committee - Appointment of New Independent Member and Change in Councillor Representation (Page 410) |
| 01:53:30 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 413) |
| 01:54:15 | 14.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 418) |
| 01:54:50 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 433) |
| 01:55:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
Come along to celebrate the launch of our 2025 Inspired Living Series with a panel of two inspiring local storytellers and eco-adventurers!
Beau Miles
Beau is a father, YouTuber, author of The Backyard Adventurer, wannabe farmer and maker of stuff from other people's junk. Known for oddball storytelling that aims to turn seemingly mundane or silly ideas into things that are enjoyable, challenging and insightful. Beau is known for his ‘Backyard Adventurer’ philosophy of connecting people with their local heritage, history and environment.
Cezary Carmichael (Two Birders Two Bikes One School)
Cezary is a 19-year-old filmmaker and student who recently completed a year-long journey on his bike around Australia to fund the development of a school in Timor-Leste (raising more than $120,000). His upcoming documentary will explore the cultural and ecological significance of birds in Australia and the importance of storytelling and communication in fostering community.
Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events
Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and strengthen their community for a stronger, more resilient future.
Registration for this event is required.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 27 September 2021
Meeting Time: 8:30pm
Location: Closed virtual meeting
Notice is given that a confidential Council meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held virtually on Monday, 27 September 2021 at 8:30pm.
This meeting is called pursuant to sub-rule 12.1 of Manningham’s Governance Rules and the meeting will be closed to the public to consider a confidential item in accordance with sections 66(1) & 66(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020.
The business to be transacted at this meeting is for Council to consider a potential land acquisition. This information is confidential Council business information, as the information would prejudice the Council’s position in commercial negotiations if prematurely released.
Andrew Day
Chief Executive Officer
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares.
Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie and Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll and Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Photo by Galean Pitt
Presented by Waterdale Theatre
Supported by Manningham's Community Grant Program.
Manningham's Healthy Ageing Team in partnership with the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams awareness presentation.
Stop. Better safe than scammed.
Scammers are criminals who use increasingly sophisticated methods to target their victims. In this session, a representative from The National Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and stay safe.
They’ll showcase some real-life examples, and let you know what to do if you have been targeted. They’ll also provide an overview on how the Centre is working across government and industry to help make Australia a harder target for scams.
Places are limited, so reserve your seat today.
Manningham Council's Healthy Ageing Team in partnership with the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams Awareness Presentation.
Stop. Better safe than scammed.
Scammers are criminals who use increasingly sophisticated methods to target their victims.
In this session, a representative from The National Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and stay safe.
They’ll showcase some real-life examples, and let you know what to do if you have been targeted. They’ll also provide an overview on how the Centre is working across government and industry to help make Australia a harder target for scams.
Places are limited, so reserve your seat today!
Lara Chamas and Hootan Heydari present a selection of recent work in our main gallery, titled Retrace Your Steps!
This exhibition brings together two remarkable artists, each with unique styles and practices.
While each artist approaches their mediums in distinct ways, their work shares a profound connection through the exploration of themes such as home, familial memory and generational migrant experiences of leaving their home countries due to war and political upheaval.
Their works are both poetic and poignant, speaking to both personal stories and broader political histories.
Lara Chamas is a Lebanese artist, born and raised in Naarm (Melbourne). Her work comprises of sculptural objects and installations that reflect on family, memory, and domestic life.
Hootan Heydari is an Iranian-Australian artist, who predominantly works in sculpture and photography. His art captures connections between the past and present, distilling echoes of history into contemporary expressions. Heydari is represented by Futures Gallery.
This exhibition contains artwork that explores themes of war and violence, which may be difficult for some visitors. Please speak to our staff if you would like more information before attending. We thank you for your understanding.
Contact the Manningham Art Gallery, gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or 9840 9333. Find local wellbeing support services.
Photo credit: Lara Chamas, Pestle that He made, Jido (mama), for crushing garlic, Hummus; Chickpeas; Knife that He made, Jido (mama), for chopping parsley, tabouli; Corer that He made, Jido (mama), for hollowing zucchini coosa mahshe; and Mould that He made, Jido (mama), for filled biscuits, ma’amoul; 2021, cast bronze objects, variable sizes. Image courtesy of the Artist.
Heide Makers' Market showcase the work of up to 120 different makers each month - from artwork to tasty treats - so there's plenty of reasons to make a visit to the Heide Market part of your weekend.
Second Saturday of the month, 10.00am to 3.00pm (November - March)
For more information, visit Heide Makers' Market.
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
After last years huge success with High School Muscial, Wendy Samantha Productions are proud to return to the Doncaster Playhouse and perform the next chapter!
Based on a Disney Channel Original movie written by: Peter Barsocchini
Music adapted, arranged and produced by: Bryan Louiselle
Presented by: Wendy Samantha Productions
Come along to MY Hub to get support with writing your resume and preparing for interviews.
Support includes:
Support is provided by Manningham Youth Services.
Registration is not required, pop into MY Hub to get started!
Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series panel to participate in a meaningful discussion on eco-anxiety and hope.
Bronwyn Gresham - Compassionate Nature
Bronwyn is a psychologist, climate aware practitioner and eco-anxiety speaker. Her purpose is in progressing our personal and collective emotional and social wellbeing as we live in climate change. This includes how climate change impacts people and communities directly (through extreme weather events and biodiversity loss) and indirectly (such as feeling uncertain, dread or anxiety about the future, or grief for extinctions and ecosystem loss). Yet, radical acceptance – that is, accepting what is happening and seeing this with our eyes and hearts open – is a prerequisite for compassionate, responsive and effective action.
Lee Constable
Lee Constable is a science and sustainability presenter and edu-tainer. She is best known for hosting Network 10 kids’ science TV show Scope. Her TV appearances also include Studio 10, ABC News Breakfast and War on Waste (Season Three). Lee is the author of How to Save the Whole Stinkin’ Planet: A Garbological Adventure and How to Save the Whole Blinkin' Planet: A Renewable Energy Adventure.
Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events
Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and foster community for a stronger, more resilient future.
Registration for this event is required.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series presentation on the exciting world of sustainable food!
Jo Barrett
Jo is one of Australia’s most innovative chefs, specialising in sustainable and low waste cooking. Having released her cookbook 'Sustain: Groundbreaking Recipes And Skills That Could Save The Planet', she went on to be named 'Chef of the Year' at the Good Food Guide 2024 awards.
Jo is a long time collaborator with sustainability legend Joost Bakker, taking part in the groundbreaking eco-living experiment futurefoodsystem, a self-sustaining, zero waste, highly productive house at Federation Square.
Jo also works with Wildpie, using invasive game species in pies, and is collaborating with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to develop creative, edible ways to use the 456 million loaves of bread wasted in Australia every year.
Jo will discuss her journey to sustainable food and inspire audience members to embrace new ways of eating.
Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events
Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and foster community for a stronger, more resilient future.
Registration for this event is essential.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Meeting Date: 22 November 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 02:48 | 2. APOLOGIES AND REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE |
| 04:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 12:43 | 10.1 Sunset of the Open Space (OSSAC), Heritage (HAC) and Liveability Innovation Technology (LIT) Advisory Committees (Page 3) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 28:10 | 11.1 Whitehorse Manningham Library Annual Report 2021-2022 (Page 29) |
| 36:00 | 11.2 Melbourne East Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy (Page 83) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 41:56 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 1 (July - September), 2022 (Page 198) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 219) | |
| 51:00 | Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 219) |
| 52:06 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Active Manningham and Manningham Council are bringing Pride Night at Aquarena back for 2025. This free event will bring together our LGBTQIA+ community and their families, friends and allies.
Pride Night 2025 will be held Sunday 2 February 2025 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Williamsons Road in Templestowe Lower.
Guests can expect fun, fitness, and connection with performances by Holly Pop and Xena Ghost, music provided by DJ Literally, Zumba classes and water aerobics, and a free barbecue.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said Council is committed to ensuring there are opportunities for everyone to be included in community life.
“Pride Night is a celebration of diversity, joy, and connection, and we’re thrilled to invite everyone to come along and join the fun.”
“Diversity is at the heart of what makes Manningham such a vibrant and connected community, these events strengthen our understanding, and reminds us that inclusion makes us all stronger,” Cr Diamante said.
Manningham Youth Service support worker Leo went along in 2024 and shared their thoughts on the value of inclusive community events.
"Events like this are an important way for community organisations like Aquarena to invite in the LGBTQIA+ community in and show them that it is a safe space to exist and that the service is for them as well as everyone else."
Come along to Aquarena and celebrate Pride Night in February.
You can find out more and register for the event on the Manningham Council website.
Get into the Christmas spirit with a community Carols featuring young talent from the local primary schools, kindergarten and more.
BBQ, soft drinks and glow novelties will be available for purchase.
Supported by Manningham Council and produced by the Lions Club of Park Orchards.
