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Want to give running a go but don't know where to start?
Come and join the Ruffey Runners and learn to move towards the run.
Colleen and Laura, accredited coaches with Ruffey Runners, will gently take you through the fundamentals of movement and running technique in a social, safe and inclusive setting.
The two sessions are designed so anyone can participate, regardless of age, ability and fitness levels.
Warm up with dynamic stretches, move to the whistle and then cool down with stretching and great conversation.
Feel energised, empowered and leave with a smile on your face. We are celebrating women becoming active together.
To lock in your spot, please call Colleen on 0413 926 330. Colleen will talk you about your current level of fitness and about the coaches, to make sure you feel comfortable and confident when attending your first session.
What to wear: loose and comfortable clothes and runners
… functional movement, expressive dance and performance arts. With a holistic approach of mind-body-emotion-spirit …
Bollywood Dance is not just a style of dance - it's a multi-layered experience where music, dance, drama, story telling and performance come together to create a magical world where anything is possible.
It's a great reminder not to take things too seriously and enjoy the pure joy of dance and movement.
Get out of your head and let your body do the talking with our unique and integrated Bollywood dance class that combines mindfulness, yoga, Qigong, dance techniques, functional movement, expressive dance and performance arts. With a holistic approach of mind-body-emotion-spirit connection, these unique classes are much more than just a fun way to stay fit. You will:
Develop the mind-body connection and feel confident in your own skin
Learn new ways to move your body and express yourself
… Find out how to enrol and vote in Manningham council elections. Tags About Council Councillors …
Enrolments for the 2024 local council elections are now closed.
Voting process
Voting in council elections is by post
You’ll receive a ballot pack that contains ballot papers by mail. The packs will have instructions and information about the candidates. Don’t worry if you don’t receive a ballot pack at the same time as someone you live with. They’re posted in random order to enrolled voters.
Return your ballot paper by mail.
What to do if you’ve changed your address
If you’ve changed address after the close of the roll or can’t collect your ballot pack, you can request a redirect to your new address. To request a redirect, make sure it’s done before nominations have closed. You can make a request for an early postal vote after nominations have closed if you have a good reason.
In what order do the names of the candidates appear?
A single, random draw determines in which order names will appear on a ballot. The election manager conducts the draw at the election officer after the close of nominations. The election manager will tell the candidates the time of the draw.
How to vote in other languages
The Victorian Electoral Commission provides voting information in languages other than English and in Easy English. Choose one of the links below.
You can apply, check and update your enrolment details online at Victorian Electoral Commission or pick up an enrolment form at any post office or AEC office.
Enrolling to vote
Enrolments for the 2024 local council elections are now closed.
In a council election there are two types of voters:
state-enrolled voters
council-enrolled voters.
State enrolled voters
Read the following information to find out which group you fit into.
Manningham resident on the state electoral roll
If you live in Manningham and are enrolled to vote in State elections, you will be automatically enrolled to vote in Council elections.
Manningham resident not on the state electoral roll
If you are not yet on the State electoral roll, you will need to enrol with the Victorian Electoral Commission. This applies to Manningham residents who are Australian citizens aged 18 or older on 26 October 2024.
Manningham resident on the state electoral roll at a previous address
If you are living in Manningham but are on the state electoral roll for a previous address outside Manningham, you will need to enrol directly with the Victorian Electoral Commission. This applies if you have lived at your current residential address for at least one month and have not updated your enrolment details, including any changes to your postal address.
Voting in council elections is compulsory if you’re on the state electoral roll.
Council enrolled voters
You may be eligible to vote in Manningham’s elections even if you aren’t automatically enrolled. The Local Government Act 2020 includes a number of voting entitlements that may apply, provided you are not automatically enrolled as outlined above.
You may be eligible to apply directly to Council to be included on the voters’ roll if you are aged 18 years or over on 26 October 2024 and fit into one of the following groups.
Owner ratepayer
You own and pay rates for a property in Manningham. This includes non-Australian citizens and owners who do not occupy the property.
Occupier ratepayer
You occupy a rateable property in Manningham and you are liable to pay the rates.
Corporation
You are either a director or secretary of a corporation which pays rates in Manningham. You consent in writing to be appointed and are not already enrolled through appointment by another corporation.
Enrolments for the 2024 local council elections are now closed.
You can only enrol to vote once per council, regardless of whether you are a resident, ratepayer or corporation representative. You must be 18 years or older on election day to be enrolled.
A property can have any number of State residents enrolled at a single address. A property can also have up to two joint owner ratepayers and up to two joint occupier ratepayers enrolled in respect of each property by council. In practice this means a property could have up to four council electors in addition to any number of State residents.
A corporation may only exercise the right of entitlement once in any municipal district, regardless of how many properties it owns or occupies or jointly owns or occupies in the municipal district. A corporation may only appoint one representative to enrol for this property.
More information
For more information on voting in council elections, visit the Victorian Electoral Commission or one of the following links:
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Manningham Matters is our community magazine and is distributed to all households and businesses in Manningham throughout the year. We highlight events and information from both Council and community organisations.
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We love hearing from you, so if your club, community organisation or group has something you think would make a great story please fill out the form below so we can get in touch.
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… Elections for Manningham occur every four years. There are nine wards, with …
The Manningham Council general elections will be held on 26 October 2024. Voting is by post.
The Local Government Act 2020 and the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020, regulates conduct of council elections. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) manages the process.
If you’ve got any questions about the electoral process, you can contact the Public Enquiry Service (PES) number on 131 832.
Manningham ward structure
Manningham has nine wards with one councillor representing each ward. The wards are:
The Local Government Act 2020 requires us to adopt an Election Period Policy. This provides guidance to councillors and officers leading up to and during the election period.
… Manningham Council is committed to ensuring the safety and …
Manningham Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who are in our care, who attend our services, programs and events and those who enjoy our outdoor play and community spaces.
If you have concerns about conduct involving a child or young person by a Manningham Council employee, volunteer or contractor or anyone working in a council facility, report your concerns to Manningham Council Child Safety Contact Officer, Ash Camm by:
Written and confidential child safety concerns or complaints sent through the post should be marked:
Strictly Confidential Child Safety Contact Officer Manningham City Council PO Box 1 Doncaster VIC 3108
Manningham Council takes all allegations and concerns about potential child abuse seriously and has practices in place to investigate and escalate to authorities, if necessary. Nothing prevents a person, who holds a reasonable belief that child abuse has been committed, to report such allegations directly to the relevant authorities.
… are the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Owners of Manningham. Tags About Council Our History … Our First …
Manningham Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waterways now known as Manningham.
Council pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and values the ongoing contribution to enrich and appreciate the cultural heritage of Manningham.
Council acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples as Traditional Owners of lands and waterways across Country, and encourages reconciliation between all.
Manningham Council values the contribution made to Manningham over the years by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Local Government plays a key role in activating Reconciliation within local communities by:
playing a leadership role in creating meaningful relationships
recognising and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and cultural rights
building understanding of our shared history
celebrating, recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritages
providing our local community and the education sector with an opportunity to take an active part in the process of Reconciliation
offering public programs, projects and events
providing accessible services; and
being a proactive employer and procurer of services.
Council articulates how this can be achieved through a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
The Manningham Innovate RAP 2023-25 has been developed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation, local First Nations peoples, local residents, Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and Reconciliation Australia.
Council is committed to fostering respect for and understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and rights throughout our organisation and the municipality.
The Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group will monitor the implementation of the RAP along with Reconciliation Australia.
In 2019, Council established regular Cultural Consultations with Elders and staff of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation).
As the Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation plays a key role in decision making for and protection of cultural heritage and as such are recognised as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
The regular Cultural Consultations with Elders provide Council with an opportunity to ensure our projects, services and systems work towards progressing reconciliation.
The East Kulin Nation have lived in the area now known as Melbourne, for more than 65,000 years harnessing the rich resources of the Yarra River and surrounding bush lands and ranges. Part of the East Kulin Nation are the Wurundjeri people who spoke the Woi-wurrung language who are the Traditional Owners of Manningham.
Wurundjeri people called the Yarra River "Birrarung" – 'river of mists and shadows'. The Birrarung was central to the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri willam people. Throughout Manningham, Wurundjeri people lived near the Birrarung and its tributaries, caring for the many culturally significant places in the area. The Yarra Flats in Manningham are associated with the accomplishments of creation ancestors and spiritual beings. Bolin Bolin Billabong in Bulleen was an important living and eel fishing area, a place which Wurundjeri people requested for their reserved use in 1840. It remained an important living area and visiting place for Wurundjeri people returning from lyrebird hunting in the Yarra Ranges into the 1850s.
For thousands of years the Wurundjeri nurtured and protected this land and its creation stories, and in return, enjoyed the highest standards of living, health and wellbeing. The river was plentiful with teeming wildfowl in the wetlands of Bulleen, continual harvests in the fish traps, and freshwater mussel farms along the Yarra. The Stringybark and Manna Gum forests also provided abundant game and bush tucker for a population of several hundred people.
The Wurundjeri people shared the same belief system as the East Kulin Nation. The creation period stretches back to when the creation ancestors and spirit beings travelled across the land, creating and naming as they went.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land, and a belief in the creation period. The social moiety division and associated spiritual beings of the Woi-wurrung speaking people were Bunjil the wedge-tailed eagle and Waa the crow. Wurundjeri people were of the Waa moiety. During the creation period, Bunjil is their ancestor responsible for the creation of earth and men. Pallian the bat is their ancestor responsible for the creation of water and women. Waa was the protector of humankind.
Some very famous Wurundjeri people are associated with Manningham. In particular, William Barak and Simon Wonga who were both leaders of their community and have descendants still living in the region, some of whom are now Senior Elders themselves.
First Nations cultural heritage places in Manningham
First nations cultural heritage places relate to a particular place that's considered to be a sacred or historically important place for First Peoples. However, it should be noted that not all First Peoples cultural heritage places hold significance to the Wurundjeri community. Within Manningham, we have more than 90 sites of Wurundjeri significance, some of which are the most significant within regional Melbourne. These sites include burial or birthing sites, trading places, travelling pathways, campsites and ceremonial sites, gathering places, mission sites, reserves, and places where conflict took place. Archaeological evidence or artefacts verify where such sites exist within Manningham, as well as stories passed down from generations of Wurundjeri Elders.
Wurundjeri Stories Trail at Pound Bend
Pound Bend Tunnel Reserve, Warrandyte State Park, Pound Bend Road Warrandyte
Wurundjeri Stories is a fascinating and beautifully presented interpretive signage trail at Pound Bend that explores the Wurundjeri history, culture, traditional life, spirituality, events and the people linked to this sacred site.
There are seven signs, each containing in-depth historical accounts presented by a Wurundjeri working group, with stunning artwork and historical photographs, following a flat 1km riverside path, which walkers may wish to continue along the 3.5km River Walk or Loop Walk. Each sign features a section entitled ‘Bunjil’s Challenge’ which encourages walkers to explore the local surrounds in search of key features such as bush tucker, and to consider traditional lifestyle scenarios, making the trail an incredibly engaging, thought provoking and interactive experience.
Wurundjeri Stories is ideal for the casual walker, organised school and pre-school excursions, community groups and a ceremonial space for special Wurundjeri events. Groups are able to arrange for a Wurundjeri Elder or Educator to lead their organised excursion to the site.
A Wurundjeri Stories interpretive sign is also located at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park, which shares the Wurundjeri history of this site, considered to be Sacred Women’s Country. The sign marks the beginning of the scenic Mount Lofty walk, a section of the Wurundjeri Songline route, the major Wurundjeri travelling route to the Yarra Valley.
For more information about the trail content, or to organise an Elder please contact the Wurundjeri Tribe Council at reception@wurundjeri.com.au or phone 9416 2905.
Resources to support your visit to Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend:
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are important ways to recognise and respect Traditional Owners.
A Welcome to Country can only be performed by an Elder from the traditional custodial tribe. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, and as such all request for Welcome to Country ceremonies held within Manningham should be directed to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation. A Welcome to Country is a paid service and can be arranged by submitting an online booking request form.
An Acknowledgement of Country is a statement a speaker makes at the beginning of an event to acknowledge the traditional owners.
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… are limited, so book your spot now. Mullum Mullum Reserve Arts and Recreation Whats On … She Rides - This Girl Can - …
Learn to ride a bike during this 6-week introductory riding program for women, female-identifying and non-binary riders who are 20 plus years old.
The program focuses on skill development, developing fitness and helping you make riding a bike part of your everyday life.
Follow the lead of accredited AusCycling instructors and increase your bike confidence and skills in a supportive, safe, off-road and friendly environment.
This program is suitable for people who don't know how to ride, and for people with some basic riding experience.
If you don’t have a bike or helmet, we'll hire these for you! Just make sure you select bike and helmet hire when registering for the program.
Where to meet: at the car park area to the left of the Mullum Mullum Stadium entrance. What to bring: Your bike and helmet if you have them, and a water bottle. What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Please note: Places in this program are limited, so book your spot now.
… opening hours and how to get there. On this page 293-297 Manningham Rd Templestowe Lower VIC 3108 Australia Venue MCH …
At Templestowe Lower Maternal and Child Health Centre we offer free support to families with children. Discover opening hours and how to get there.
If your child is unwell, call your local GP or 000 (triple zero) if a life threatening emergency. If you need to speak to a nurse outside our hours, please call the free, 24 hour Maternal and Child Health Line on 13 22 29.
Appointments
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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We issue carer permits to a person or an organisation that provides care service.
A carer permit will exempt a vehicle:
from time limited parking restrictions greater than 15 minutes
within residential permit zones when delivering a care service.
Carer Permits are issued to an individual employed in the delivery of a care service or to an organisation that provides a care service between 6 and 12 months based on need of the recipient of the care service.
Individual carers
If you are employed by a care service or organisation and wish to apply for a permit.
… Find out all you need to know about holding an event on Manningham land. Which locations, what events, timing and …
If you are organising a public or private event in an outdoor Council-owned land such as a park, garden, reserve or street in Manningham, you may require approval.
You will need approval from us if you’re organising a public or private event in our:
parks
gardens
reserves
streets.
We will explain below which events will need approval.
Events that do not require our approval
You will not need approval if your event has:
1-80 attendees
BYO catering that doesn’t require vehicle access into the park
no infrastructure such as marquees, stages, jumping castles
low noise impact
no change to normal traffic and parking conditions.
Events that require our approval
If you are hosting the following types of events, you will need our approval.
Low impact events
If your event has one or more of the following:
81-500 attendees
1-5 caterers or food vendors
limited temporary infrastructure such as less than 5 marquees, additional tables and chairs
low noise impact
low change to traffic and parking conditions.
Minimum notice we require is 6 weeks.
Medium impact events
If your event has one or more of the following:
501–2500 attendees
5-10 caterers or food vendors
moderate temporary infrastructure such as a stage, PA, less than 15 marquees, toilets
moderate noise impact
moderate change to traffic conditions, road closures and parking.
Minimum notice we require is 3 months.
High Impact Events
If your event has one or more of the following:
2501 or more attendees
15 or more caterers or food vendors
substantial temporary infrastructure such as multiple stages, PA, 15 or more marquees, toilets
high noise impact
substantial additional traffic, multiple road closures and changes to traffic and parking conditions.
Minimum notice we require is 6 months.
High risk activities
You will need our approval if your event includes:
alcohol
amusement rides such as jumping castles or inflatables
road closures
any pyrotechnics such as fireworks or firecrackers.
Events on private property
You will not need approval if your event is on:
private property
schools
federal or state owned land.
If your event will impact surrounding areas that includes traffic, noise and waste, please speak to us on how to best manage these impacts.
To help plan your event, download an Information Kit.
We’ll let you know when we’ve received your application and if the date and location you’ve requested is available. We’ll also send you a list of requirements you must submit as part of the approval process.
If your event impacts traffic conditions or parking at a Council owned venue, you will need a traffic management plan. This needs to be approved before event approval can be supplied.
Once your event application has been received, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as:
Certificate of Public Liability Insurance
Event Plan
Risk Management Plan
When all documentation has been received and approved, your event approval will be sent.
Paying bonds
You might need to pay a bond if your event is on Manningham land. The amount for a bond ranges from $50 to $5,000. The bond amount will depend on the size and nature of the event.
The purpose of a bond is to cover costs if there’s damage to any:
infrastructure, including trees
bollards
pathways.
Bonds will also cover any costs to replace gate keys or charges to clean leftover waste.
You’ll receive a full refund after a post site inspection if we determine there’s no requirement for reinstatement.
Demonstrations, rallies and public assemblies
If you are planning on organising a demonstration, rally, or public assembly on Manningham Council land let us know so that we can communicate to nearby stakeholders, residents or businesses that may be impacted.
Prior to reaching out to us you must contact Victoria Police for advice and to discuss potential police resourcing.
Complete our online webform to tell us about your public assembly, demonstration or rally on Manningham Council land.
If you’d like to ask a question on the day of the meeting, submit your question in writing to the question box in the Council Chamber. Submit your question before the start of the meeting.
What happens if we cannot answer your question?
We might not be able to provide a meaningful answer to your question. If this happens, we may take the question on notice and we’ll provide you with a written response.
Guidelines
We also have guidelines for the conduct of Public Question Time.
… Reduced housing targets a win for Manningham, but questions remain Manningham’s housing growth projections have been reduced by … Councillors All News … Reduced housing targets a win for Manningham, but questions remain …
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Manningham’s housing growth projections have been reduced by more than 25 per cent, following the State Government’s decision to scale back its proposed targets.
The revised housing target for Manningham is 28,500 new dwellings by 2051, down 10,500 from the proposed figure released in June 2024.
However, the target is still significantly higher than what Council had been planning for (8,000 dwellings by 2036), increasing Manningham’s existing housing stock by more than 50 per cent.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said: “While the reduced target is positive, we’re still concerned about the impact this will have on Manningham’s character and liveability, particularly without detailed information and meaningful consultation.”
“We’re eager to better understand the thinking and data behind the targets, as well as how the state and federal governments will support the market to provide this additional housing.
“We’ve raised concerns about how the necessary infrastructure and community services will be funded to support these housing targets.
“Our ongoing efforts to engage with the state government, specifically on our draft target number, have been met with silence.
“The state’s decisions have progressed without transparent consultation and adequate consideration of their potential impact, and we have no visibility of how the targets will be enacted,” Cr Diamante said.
In mid-2024 Council undertook extensive community consultation on both its Residential Discussion Paper and Activity Centre Design Concepts.
“We understand the need for housing development in Manningham and are reviewing our Residential Strategy in response to this need with input from our local community.”
The initial phases of engagement aimed to help Council better understand the community’s needs and aspirations for the future of housing and managing growth in Manningham.
As part of the Residential Discussion Paper consultation, more than 70 per cent of respondents said the ‘look and feel of their suburb’ was their main reason for living there.
The community expressed similar values and preferences in their feedback on the Activity Centre Design Concepts. Around half of the survey participants urged the importance of protecting areas in Manningham’s green wedge from development because of the sensitive environment, valued character and amenity, and lack of public transport.
These community’s insights are now helping inform the preparation of the draft Manningham Residential Strategy and draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines, which will both open for community consultation later this year and will now also consider the final housing target.
“Planning needs to ensure that the housing delivered is diverse and provides for a range of incomes, lifestyles and life stages. It should also consider the impact on core infrastructure, the environment, public transport, traffic and more,” Cr Diamante said.
“We’re committed to ensuring that our community’s values are reflected in the plans for Manningham’s housing future, while aligning with the state’s requirements.”
Planning for the provision of infrastructure and community services is a joint responsibility of both levels of government, with each level of government responsible for different infrastructure and community services.
“Like many councils, Manningham also faces significant challenges to long-term financial sustainability due to cost shifting by the state government, rate capping, rising costs, increasing population and rising community expectations.
“To address this, we need to engage with and seek support from other government levels to find sustainable solutions. Rate capping and funding gaps hinder our ability to meet increasing demands and provide essential services and infrastructure.
“We’ve reached out to the state government with the goal of collaborative understanding and planning as we plan ahead for housing in Manningham.
We want to achieve best outcomes for our community and will await their response with anticipation,” the Mayor added.
… 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Arts, theatre and music An eclectic group of sixth-graders …
An eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons.
Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee. Bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness. Former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty, and easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger. Overachiever Marcy, meanwhile, is disappointed by her consistent success and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads.
In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.
… If you're new to Manningham, moving into a new house, or need an additional …
Who can start a new waste service or add additional bins?
you are the owner, landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
you are renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request.
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you're the landlord or property manager of the commercial property. View commercial garbage bin costs
How much does it cost?
To start a new waste service, you'll need to choose from one of the six options below.
Option 1: $322.00 per year (standard waste service)
80 litre garbage bin (red lid)
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 2: $420.50 per year
120 litre garbage bin (red lid)
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 3: $369.00 per year
80 litre garbage bin (red lid)
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 4: $467.50 per year
120 litre garbage bin (red lid)
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 5: $671.50 per year
240 litre garbage bin (red lid)
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 6: $718.50 per year
240 litre garbage bin (red lid)
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Additional bins
If you already have a waste service with us, you can order additional bins. You may also swap the sizes of your bins.
Bin type
Cost
80 litre garbage bin (red lid)
$213.50 per year
120 litre garbage bin (red lid) - only available if you already have a 120 litre garbage bin
$250.50 per year
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
$91.50 per year
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
$139.00 per year
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid) - the minimum period for an additional FOGO bin is six months. You'll only be charged for the time you have the bin. For example: if you have the bin for six months it will cost $75.75.
$151.50 per year
How to pay
All costs are added to your rates.
How to order a new bin
You can order online using the 'Order now' button for any of the following:
you're moving into a new house and need bins (fees apply)
… development information that you need to start works in Manningham. You can learn about tree removal as well. Get … and discover more about your neighbourhood. The Manningham Planning Scheme View all amendments to our … Get advice and find heritage listed properties in Manningham. How to build or renovate your heritage listed …
Get guidance on popular topics like removing trees or building fences to understand land-use, planning, building and infrastructure needs. You can also find links to important mapping and planning resources.
New to property and development?
Get familiar with the general permit process with our when do you need a permit guide.
Explore our maps to find information about your property. View up to date and historical aerial photography and discover more about your neighbourhood.
Do you need to connect to sewer and remove an old septic tank? Find out how to safely decommission your septic tank and how to notify us after it has been removed.
Heritage listed properties
Get advice and find heritage listed properties in Manningham.
… Discover the Great Outdoors: Accessible Walking Trails in Manningham Walking paths around Victoria have been audited … Discover the Great Outdoors: Accessible Walking Trails in Manningham …
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Victoria Walks have created 26 digital maps of accessible walks around Victoria, giving people with disability greater access to nature walks.
Walking paths around Victoria have been audited and turned into digital walking maps as part of a project giving people with disability greater access to nature walks. This partnership between Victoria Walks and Scope Australia has been supported by the Victorian Government Access for All Abilities initiative.
So far they have completed 26 digital maps of accessible walks and the walks have been audited by people with disability, for people with disability.
Take some time to explore the great outdoors with some of these wonderful walks in Manningham
Find out how to apply for a tradesperson parking permit.
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We issue tradesperson permits for building works within an existing residential development.
The number of permits available is limited to a maximum of four permits at any one time.
A permit can only be issued for a period of up to 12 weeks and generally will not be renewed.
The tradesperson's vehicle permit will enable a vehicle to park in a residential parking zone between Monday and Friday 7.00am to 5.00pm (each day). Outside of these hours any existing parking controls will apply.
Permits are only valid when being used to complete on-site works at the property to which they are issued. They are not for private/personal use at any time.
Application can be made by:
A resident of the property.
The owner of the property (regardless of whether or not they are living at the property)
The tradesperson who will be doing the works.
Where construction works are to take longer than 12 weeks, an application for the installation of a Work Zone should be applied for.
