Join us for a free session to discover creative cooking for a healthier lifestyle on a budget. ...
Join us for a free session to discover creative cooking for a healthier lifestyle on a budget.
Learn useful and fun kitchen tips and tricks including:
Brought to you by the Manningham Christian Centre, this session will be focused on coming together around good food, and building community.
Registration is required.
Make sure to check if you're allowed to remove a tree on your property. If it's a protected tree, you'll need to find out what your obligations are. ...
Trees in urban and semi-rural landscapes provide many benefits that include:
Recognising the importance of trees, the Victorian Government has planning controls to preserve trees and vegetation on private and public land.
If there’s an overlay protection, it’s an offence to remove a tree without a permit or development consent.
The best way to find out is:
Below is an overview of each overlay and what we look for when assessing an application. You’ll also find information on what you should do before applying for a permit.
Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO) is a planning control and covers most of the eastern half of Manningham.
ESO areas are important and any development of land must be compatible with identified environmental values of the particular area.
Vegetation may be a significant part of the environment in some areas as a habitat or link for native fauna. It can also contribute to soil stability and water quality as well.
An ESO has many challenges and we look for a number things when assessing a permit that includes:
Where a development or vegetation removal doesn’t meet the objectives of the ESO, modifications to preserve existing vegetation is generally required.
The Manningham planning scheme has 7 schedules to the SLO and 3 schedules to the VPO. This could mean that the planning controls for a property covered by the SLO or VPO differs from another property affected by the SLO or VPO.
It’s a good idea to talk to us before commencing any construction works or vegetation removal due to the complexity of these planning controls. You should confirm the permit requirements with us.
When assessing a permit application, we look for some of the following:
Where a development or vegetation removal doesn’t meet the objectives of the SLO or VPO, modifications to preserve existing vegetation is generally required.
In most GRZ where land is less than 4000m2, you will not need a permit to remove a tree within the property.
Clause 54 or 55 of the Manningham planning scheme applies to any proposed development within a GRZ area. The landscape objectives of both clauses is retaining significant canopy trees as part of any site development.
If you have removed a significant canopy tree 12 months before making an application, we will generally require you to replace the tree. Also there will be minimum tree planting requirements of the schedules to the zone.
It’s a good idea to get advice from a qualified arborist before removing a tree before any future development of the site.
A heritage overlay protects and enhances places of natural or cultural significance, including historical gardens or trees. You will generally need a permit to remove vegetation under this overlay.
It’s a good idea to talk to us to about the permit requirements and this planning control.
Section 173 agreements are from the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and covers some local properties protecting trees from removal.
This planning control is complex and you should talk to us about the permit requirements before removing any trees.
If a tree is dangerous and poses an immediate risk of personal injury or to property, an exemption applies. The exemption only applies to the part of the vegetation posing an immediate risk
You should get an arborist to inspect the tree for their advice on its condition. Advice relating to future management should be in writing. You can forward this info to us for confirmation.
Areas where there’s a significant risk of bushfire that’s likely to pose a threat to life and to property, such as an area affected by bushfire management overlay (BMO), you can under some circumstances remove vegetation.
Removal, destruction or lopping of one tree.
Apply for a VicSmart Planning permit
Removal, destruction or lopping of one Victorian native tree on a property greater than 4000m2.
Removal, destruction or lopping of two or more trees.
Talk to a qualified arborist (minimum Australian qualification framework level 5) before removing trees. They’ll be able to provide advice and an aboricultural report.
Along with an arboricultural report, we may also require the following info with your application:
Contribute to the improvement of our urban forest and ecological values of the area by planting a tree on your property. native trees are best suited to the local environment.
Most permits will include a condition to replant an appropriate number of replacement trees if there’s been an approval to remove protected trees. We base our calculations of replacement trees on the replacement planting table from the Port Phillip and Westernport native vegetation plan.
Please note, this workshop will be conducted in Mandarin.
Join Connie Cao, passionate urban permaculture gardener and author of 'Your Asian Veggie Patch', as she shares her top tips on starting your own veggie patch from scratch. This workshop will include an overview of plant needs and different growing methods, as well as a hands-on activity where participants will learn to sow their own seeds to grow at home.
Whether you have a backyard or a balcony garden, you’ll leave with simple, practical tips to start your edible gardening adventure.
请大家一起来参加，由Connie Cao主持的家庭蔬菜园种植讲座。Connie Cao是一位热衷于城市可持续生存的园艺家，也是《Your Asian Veggie Patch / 你的亚洲蔬菜园》一书的作者，Connie Cao 将分享从零开始打造自己菜园的秘诀。本次讲座将包括植物需求概述和种植食物的不同方法，並还有一个动手播种活动，参与者将学习如何播种秧苗并可以带回家自己种植。
本次讲座会让您学到一些简单实用的种植方法，让您可以开始在您的后院里，或者阳台上，种上自己喜欢的蔬菜。
请注意，本次讲座将以普通话进行。
Registration is essential and tickets are limited, so please book in early!
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We are launching a Meet Up to connect with artists, creatives and arts workers across Manningham.
For our first event, we'll be testing ideas that will form the Arts Action Plan and sharing what we've heard from the community.
All welcome.
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
Meeting Date: 26 November 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:10 | 3. PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 04:35 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:05 | 5.1 Landscaping Victoria's Apprentice of the year - Horticulture: Caitlin Sanderson |
| 06:20 | 5.2 Retirement of Margaret Kelly, Warrandyte Historical Society |
| 08:40 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 09:10 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 17:20 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 17:30 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS (Page 8) |
| 17:40 | 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 8) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 9) | |
| 17:50 | 11.1 Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Annual Report 2023-2024 |
| 23:35 | 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 103) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 104) | |
| 23:45 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 1 (July-Sept) 2024/25 |
| 28:20 | 13.2 Councillor Committees and Chairperson Appointments 2025 |
| 34:00 | 13.3 Appointment of Authorised Officers |
| 34:40 | 13.4 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 36.35 | 13.5 Documents for Sealing |
| 37:05 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 146) |
| 37:15 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS (Page 146) |
| 37:25 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 146) |
| 52:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Spirit Worlds and Dreamscapes explores for the first time Albert Tucker’s lifelong fascination with spiritual and esoteric ideas and how he integrated his belief in invisible forces into his art.
The exhibition has been made possible by the Albert and Barbara Tucker Foundation and is showing until 31 August 2025 in the Albert and Barbara Tucker Gallery.
Visit the Heide website for opening hours and information about how to plan your visit.
Image: Installation view, Albert Tucker: Spirit Worlds and Dreamscapes, 2025, photograph: Christian Capurro.
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Sarah Wilson will present This One Wild and Precious Life at the Manningham Function Centre.
Sarah is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, international keynote speaker, philanthropist and climate change advisor. Her most recent title, This One Wild and Precious Life, won the 2021 US Gold Nautilus Award.
Sarah is an expert at creating a sense of hope and inspiring communities to thrive, united through connection - recognising that deep down, many of us are feeling that same itch for a new way of living.
This powerful presentation will challenge you to reclaim your wild, precious life and offer a radically hopeful path forward.
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.
Here is a summary of the planning permit process.
New to planning? Get a general understanding of what permits you will need before making any applications
Get advice in writing about whether or not your proposed building, works or land use needs approval from us.
Get feedback on your draft proposals, concepts or plans, before you submit a formal planning permit application.
Check out some common scenarios and resources to help you understand what is needed before applying
Everything you need to know to start a planning permit application.
Stay up to date with your application's status in the planning applications portal.
Find out what you need to do to amend your permit before the public notification stage.
Review all Applications currently undergoing assessment.
Any person who believes they will be affected by a planning application can lodge an objection during advertising.
Find out what you need to do to amend your permit before the decision stage.
Only the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review an application. After we have made a planning permit decision, we cannot undertake an internal review.
Landscape bonds are a condition of a planning permit. We ask for payment of bonds to ensure landscaping works are properly completed.
If you need more time for development or commencement of land use, you will need to ask for an extension to the planning permit.
An Agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act (or Section 173 Agreement) is a legal agreement between us and the owners of a property that is registered on a property title.
If you would like to to amend approved plans or conditions of a Planning Permit, you can find out more information and submit your application here.
If you are developing land in Manningham, you may need to submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) as required by a condition of your planning permit.
If your Planning Permit required payment of a landscape bond, you will need to apply for a refund once your development is completed.
Follow these easy steps to change your planning application details:
Did you know that 20% of food purchased by Australian households ends up in the bin? ...
Join Open Table a not-for-profit community organisation for an informative and fun cooking class showcasing practical ways to reduce your food waste.
Learn how to make gnocchi from stale bread as well as tips and tricks for meal planning and food storage.
Recipe and ingredients list will be provide prior to the class so you can cook along at home!
The Yaluk Langa Community Day at Heide Museum of Modern Art will celebrate the continuing creative culture and traditions of the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people , Heide's traditional owners.
Bring your picnic for this free community day, and learn about the Indigenous history of the local landscape and the role everyone can plan in caring for Country.
Wurundjeri Elders will share stories around the cultural practice behind the recent tree scarring and shield projects, funded by Manningham Council, and lead art making activities and the planting of native grasses in Yaluk Langa.
Photograph credit: Clytie Meredith
Learn about the designated special ‘green wedge’ area for the protection of natural and rural values....
Most of Manningham’s eastern half (more than 4,000ha, largely east of the Mullum Mullum Creek) is defined as a ‘green wedge’ area to protect natural and rural values.
Safeguarding the Green Wedge is vital for maintaining ecological balance, enhancing our quality of life, and promoting sustainable development.
We are committed to protecting the Green Wedge, as expressed through several policies and protections in our planning scheme.
We have adopted the Green Wedge Infrastructure Design Guide, which aims to ensure sympathetic engineering works in this environmentally sensitive area.
We provide educational programs to our community, including:
Residents living in the Green Wedge have different responsibilities to those living in suburban areas.
If you live in the Green Wedge, download the documents below to understand what is required.
If you live on a property that is within our designated Green Wedge, you may be eligible to apply for assistance to preserve your bushland.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. ...
Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 03:00 | Commonwealth Games 2022 Acknowledgement |
| PETITIONS | |
| 04:00 | Joint Letter - Seeking financial assistance to upgrade the Yarra Old Grammarians Women's football team's club facilities |
| 05:00 | Public Question Time |
| 05:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
| 06:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
| 06:00 | 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY |
| 06:00 | 11. CITY SERVICES |
| 06:00 | 11.1 End of Financial year 2021/2022 Capital Works Status Report (Page 3) |
| 11:00 | 11.2 Proposed Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (Page 10) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 18:00 | 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022 |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 28:00 | 13.1 Administrative Amendment to Governance Rules (Page 26) |
| 32:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 97) |
| 33:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 102) |
| 33:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 115) |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 34:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2022) (Page 116) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 39:00 | 15.1 MAV State Council Motions |
| 49:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 56:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Did you know that Manningham is one of the leafiest areas of metropolitan Melbourne with more than 656 hectares of Council-managed parks and reserves?
With more than 60km of shared trails, 300 individual parks and reserves, 165 play spaces, numerous picnic areas and walking paths to manage, our Parks Improvement Program sets out a plan for the future upgrades of all our parks over the next 20 years.
We are guided by our Open Space Strategy, the Eastern Region Sport, Recreation and Trail Strategy, specific park masterplans, community requests and planned facility renewal programs.
Our Parks Improvement Program identifies opportunities for improvements and ensures our parks and reserves are well maintained and upgraded as our population grows.
The Parks Improvement Programs sets out a plan for the future renewal and upgrade of all parks in Manningham over the next 20 years.
The Parks Improvement Program is based on recommendations from our Open Space Strategy, Eastern Region Sport, Recreation and Trails Strategy, specific masterplans for our parks, feedback and requests from our community and planned facility renewal programs.
This program will ensure our parks and reserves remain relevant and accessible to everyone into the future. It will make sure that facilities are in good condition and adapt to changing needs.
For most park facilities like playspaces, furniture, paths and garden beds they need to be renewed every 20-25 years to ensure they are in a good and safe condition. Other factors are the level of use, i.e. Regional parks and playspaces get much higher use and wear out more quickly; the population growth in that neighbourhood; and demand for new facilities like fitness equipment, lighting and trails.
Yes a number of new parks or expansion of existing ones has been determined in the Open Space Strategy to cater for gaps in provision, links to other parks or where there is higher density living occurring. These sites will gradually be acquired and developed as they become available.
There is a huge array of nutritious and delicious Asian vegetables that thrive in Melbourne over autumn and winter.
Come along and learn from Connie Cao, passionate home gardener and author of 'My Asian Veggie Patch' about how to grow, care for, harvest and cook with these unique herbs and vegetables.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
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Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home. ...
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Karen Sutherland from Edible Eden Design will talk about the best way to maintain and prune your fruit trees during winter for long lasting thriving fruit trees.
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
Registration is recommended but not required.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
In celebration of International Permaculture Day, join Kat Lavers, a renowned permaculturist and owner of iconic garden 'The Plummery', to explore the incredible world of edible perennials beyond rhubarb, artichokes and asparagus. We will also discuss how to maximise yields through clever crop choice and parts of plants you may not realise are edible (and delicious).
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Come along and learn from therapeutic horticulturist Shani Shafrir, who will discuss the health benefits of gardening and how being in nature and engaging in gardening activities can support a healthy mind, body and soul.
Shani will also discuss how gardening and garden spaces can become age-friendly and support healthy ageing through design and management techniques.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2023), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
We issue infringements that relate to:
As part of 16 Days of Activism, join us for this FREE poster making workshop to learn how to effectively communicate social causes! ...
As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are are hosting this FREE workshop for you to learn the techniques required to communicate for social causes near and dear to your heart.
Join Nazanin and Attiane from Feminista Melbourne for an amazing poster making workshop.
No minimum skill level is required. If you can use scissors and glue stick, you can make a collage.
To find how you can get involved with 16 Days of Activism and join the call to eliminate violence against women and girls, visit Respect Victoria.
Suitable for
This workshop is suitable for ages 16 years and up. For participants under 18 years of age, we require parental consent to attend this event. We will reach out to confirm prior to the event.
Workshop cancellation
Due to illness, unforeseen circumstances or where a suitable substitute is not available and a workshop has to be cancelled, you will be contacted via email and by SMS 30 minutes prior to the class starting. In these situations, either a class refund will be processed, or the event will be rescheduled.
Parking
Parking is available at Manningham Council MC2 building. There are two ways you can access the building – through the Doncaster library entrance on ground level or via the elevators from the MC2 underground car park.
The library entrance may be closed after hours. In which case, please enter via the underground Carpark at MC2 and take elevator to Level 2, exit right, turn left along walkway to the art studios.
Please note: Carpark entry gate automatically closes at 8pm but has a sensor for exiting as you leave at the conclusion of your class.
If you or someone you know are experiencing family violence, please call 1800RESPECT or visit respectvictoria.vic.gov.au. For emergencies call 000.
📷 Image courtesy of Nazanin
Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.
Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.
The expert panel will be addressing key topics relating to healthy ageing, and what it means to be Healthy, Happy and Wise.
Participants will be able to explore resource stalls, and enjoy complimentary morning tea.
Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.
This event is now sold out, but you can join the waitlist by clicking the "join waitlist" button on the right.
Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.
Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.
Attendees can engage in a panel discussion with Q&A, explore resource stalls, and enjoy a complimentary morning tea for networking and community connection.
Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.
This is a free event, however places are limited. Register your attendance today.
