
Meeting Date: 9 December 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Meeting Date: 9 December 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
Move, groove and connect at this inclusive silent disco designed for older adults, including people living with dementia and their carers.
Hosted by: Manningham Council
Location: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Cost: Free
Keep social, fit and happy this year with ballroom dancing!
Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun afternoon of ballroom dancing every Wednesday at the Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
Meeting Date: 28 October 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
Meeting Date: 25 November 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
Meeting Date: 23 September 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
The cottage provides a picture of life in the pioneering days of the late 1800s.
Schramms Cottage dates from approximately 1875. It is an asymmetrical cottage, built of local sandstone with a hip slate roof. It was built for Max von Schramm, a German immigrant, for use as a house and a Lutheran school.
In 1876 von Schramm was appointed the first Lutheran Pastor in Doncaster and he continued to teach at this school until 1884.
The cottage was originally located in Doncaster Road, near the present Council offices and was moved to its current site following a decision to widen Doncaster Road. The process of dismantling and re-erecting the building took place between 1971 and 1975, using largely voluntary labour. Schramms Cottage was opened as a historical centre on 14 February 1976.
Rieschiecks Reserve, Muriel Green Drive (Off Victoria Street in Rieschiecks Reserve), Doncaster East VIC 3109. Melway ref. 33 J10
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Sunday and Public Holidays except Christmas day and Good Friday. Other times by appointment.
The Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society
The Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society was formed in 1967 to foster historical interest and knowledge, particularly but not exclusively, in the City of Manningham.
Saturday 4 October meeting location change.
The meeting on Saturday 4 October will be held at the Pancake Parlour Doncaster, 550 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Carers Saturday cuppa and chat is a chance for all people who are currently caring for people with disability and mental health to reconnect and find support over a free cuppa.
The session will be facilitated by Dr Nakisa Malakooti. Dr Malakooti is a carer and a neuroscientist and has lived at Manningham for the last 27 years. She is a strong advocate for carers, disability, mental health and those with dementia.
As You Like It is a pastoral comedy featuring one of Shakespeare’s greatest female protagonists and the legendary “All the World’s a Stage” speech.
With 1960's folk-inspired music composed by Shelley Dunlop, this is sure to be a Shakespearean musical comedy like no other.
The game is a foot at Doncaster Playhouse as you are taken to the 1950’s McCarthyism, blackmail and murder!
Playhouse Players invite you to their preview performance of Clue on Stage.
Clue, set in New England USA, where six strangers are invited to dine at a mysterious manor. But when their blackmailing host turns up dead, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard and Mr. Green all join with Wadsworth the butler and Yvette, the maid to figure out who did it!
Call 0407 276 973 to reserve your seat. Pay at the door.
Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill.
John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area.
Walk rating: 3km moderate walk, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.
Food and snacks
A light breakfast will be provided at the end of the walk.
If you have any special dietary requirements, we recommend bringing your own food and snacks.
What to bring and wear
Bring a water bottle, wear solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing and bring your own binoculars so you don't miss a thing!
Download the Aussie Bird Count Smartphone Application on Android and Apple before the walk and bring your smartphone on the day.
Where to meet
The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. 10 minutes before the walk starts.
Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.
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.
Get advice on starting a new business and find links to various resources ...
Setting up a new business is an exciting and challenging time with many things to consider such as budgets, staffing, branding, operations and marketing. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.
Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.
The Manningham Business Team are here to assist you with resources, networking events and various training programs throughout the year.
Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
Eastern Volunteers delivers services directly to the community and encourages and supports volunteering in the community.
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as annual events and training.
Playhouse Pantomimes are pulling some strings for their original musical
adaptation of the classic tale of ‘Pinocchio these school holidays.
Originally created by Carlo Collodi in 1883, their version tells the story of a puppet boy in
Italy with songs, audience participation and laughs for the whole family.
Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.
Keep social, fit and happy this year with line dancing!
Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun afternoon of ballroom dancing every Tuesday at the Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
$2 entry each class for members (plus $30 annual member fee).
Meeting Date: 8 November 2016
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Watch the Special Council Meeting and download the full Council Paper below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.
Playhouse Pantomimes returns to the Doncaster Playhouse with their fan favourite, original musical adaptation of 'Cinderella', written by Blake Everett, with music and lyrics by Blake Everett and Matt Wallace.
Cinderella, originally by Charles Perrault, is a favourite among children and adults alike. The Playhouse Pantomimes have taken this tale, adapted, and updated it, turning it into a non-stop comedic romp for all ages. The story features many iconic and instantly recognisable characters, such as Cinderella, Prince Charming and The Ugly Step Sisters.
Join us for a vibrant, comedic, pantomime-style retelling of this classic tale. Oh, and make sure you're wearing clean socks, just in case Prince Charming asks you to try on a shoe.
Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.
Manningham Council is investigating options to rehabilitate the site of the former Doncaster Quarry after identifying issues that prevent the land from being developed in its current state.
Earlier this year, Council sought expressions of interest for the potential development of the former quarry site, located at 620-628 Blackburn Road in Doncaster East.
This process was part of Manningham Council's Strategic Property Portfolio initiative, which aims to find new ways of funding the increasing costs of services and infrastructure locally.
Due to issues with the quarry site limiting the financial return of any proposed development, the expressions of interest received were not found to be feasible.
Manningham Council Chief Executive Officer Andrew Day said due to issues with fill, compaction, water and slope, the site will need to undergo rehabilitation before it could be developed.
“Our focus for the former Doncaster quarry site has shifted to rehabilitating the land site to support potential further development.”
The first step will be an investigation into what is required to remediate the land for future use and development.
The findings of this investigation will be presented to Council mid next year.
“We only get one opportunity to determine the future of this site, and we want to ensure the best financial return for the community. Once we understand what is required to rehabilitate the site, we will be in a better position to assess its potential,” Mr Day added.
For more information, go to Your Say Manningham.
We plan the construction of our city’s footpaths, shared paths and trails by identifying the routes that pedestrians use more often on their journeys.
We use community feedback and other key areas to identify this network and locate where new footpaths are needed and plan for their construction.
Works to build a new footpath are prioritised by:
Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as major road projects or large scale developments throughout Manningham.
MC Square offers a variety of meeting rooms for hire. Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and our Civic Centre, it is conveniently accessible by public transport. There are ample parking spaces on site.
For information on services running at MC Square, please contact the relevant organisations directly. For more information on library services, visit the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries website.
MC Square also provides services on health, education, welfare, community, arts, cultural and heritage. See below for a complete list of the organisations located at MC Square.
From boardrooms, to meeting spaces with all the audio visual, kitchen and accessibility requirements, find a space that suits you.
Ruffey Creek Linear Park runs along Ruffey Creek Valley in Templestowe from Ruffey Lake Park (King Street) to Finns Reserve, where the creek enters the Yarra River. The park is almost entirely a bush experience landscaped with native vegetation alongside a recently constructed shared path. Highlights of the Linear Park include the fantastic destinations at each end.
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of a playground, barbecue area or where a sporting event is in progress. Once the trail is completed (refer Ruffey Creek Linear Park Management Plan 2017), dogs will be required to be on-lead within five metres of the trail.
Within the Linear Park, Ruffey, Biosite 30 comprises 7.35 hectares remnant vegetation located in three sections; one at the Yarra River at Finns Reserve, another upstream of Foote Street at St. Kevins Primary School and the third in Ruffey Lake Park. The vegetation is considered high priority in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012. The creek valley has always been considered important as a wildlife corridor and appropriate screen planting of indigenous vegetation, weed management and integration of these adjoining reserves should continue.
The Ruffey Trail, a major feature of the Linear Park, offers a bushland experience for pedestrians and cyclists on an off-road three kilometre shared path. The trail crosses four major roads between Finns Reserve and Ruffey Lake Park. There are underpasses (with lighting) at King Street and Williamsons Road and road crossings at Foote Street and Parker Street. Cyclists and pedestrians currently also use Eumeralla Avenue as there is no footpath or trail in this section.
3.0 km (sealed)
Valley
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.