Help us compete with cities from across the southern hemisphere during the Great Southern Bioblitz.

The Great Southern Bioblitz is an opportunity for all Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms during spring and showcase our beautiful biodiversity to the world. 

You can get involved by taking photos of plants and animals or making sound recordings of wildlife using iNaturalist. 

The bioblitz takes place between Saturday 24 October and Monday 27 October.

Let's show the world the incredible biodiversity of Manningham. A great reason to be out and about in nature!

In recognition of Dementia Action Week, you’re invited to a free Dementia Awareness Community Seminar at Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre.

This session will provide valuable insights and resources for people living with dementia, their carers, and the broader community. 

Together, we’ll foster greater understanding and support meaningful social connections.

During the session we will hear from Anita Koochew from Eastern Community Legal Centre, Dr Kate Lawler (Physiotherapist) – Physiotherapy for People Living with Dementia and Professor Paul Yates.

Afternoon tea will be provided.

Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, and biological control methods with low impact chemical being used as a last resort.

This session will cover:

• an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• being a detective – identifying the culprits
• beneficial insects versus pests
• using barriers and cultural strategies
• when to consider garden chemicals
• an introduction to companion plants to help control garden pests and diseases
• common garden pests and control options

These sessions provide women exclusive access to Aquarena 's facilities, ensuring privacy and cultural sensitivity while promoting physical well-being and community engagement. 

Supervised by female staff, entry includes access to a private heated pool and spa. 

Sessions are held on the last Sunday of every month from 8.15pm to 10.00pm, after the centre's normal operating hours.

Entry is between 8.15pm and 8.30pm, after which the doors will be locked and set to exit only.

More information at Active Manningham.

Cinderella wants to go to the ball. Jack needs his cow to give milk. Little Red is off to Grandma’s. And a Baker and his Wife are desperate to break a family curse. But when they all head into the woods to chase their wishes, they find that getting what you want isn’t always what you need.

Packed with humor, heart, and unforgettable songs, Into the Woods Jr. is a fast-paced musical adventure perfect for audiences of all ages. Come see what happens after once upon a time — and before happily ever after.

Meeting Date: 20 April 2021
Meeting Time: 6.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held in the Council Chambers at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 20 April 2021.  This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules.  The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:

• Receipt of Recommendations from the Community Panel
• Endorsement of the Councillor Gift Policy
• Amendment to MAV State Council Motion

All residents and interested people are welcome to attend.

ANDREW DAY
Chief Executive Officer

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. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO.  Public Question Time form.

Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.

Council meeting livestream

Getting There

By car

Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre

By bus

Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:

Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe

Meeting Date: 24 March 2020 
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 

Temporary changes to Council meetings:

• Public Question Time - At this time anyone asking Council a question as a part of Public Question Time will not be required to present in person. We encourage questions to be provided via email and be received by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. Submit a Public Question Time form.

Council meeting livestream

Getting There

By car

Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre

By bus

Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:

Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe

Meeting Date: 25 March 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

Council meeting livestream

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#ManninghamGirlsCan

Try out the popular 7-a-side game. It is a smaller pitch size, a simplified alternative with no offside rule ideal for recreational games. 

Two friendly referees will be available to facilitate. 

Don’t feel like playing. No worries. Drop in and help out with team administration or simply support the players. Get amongst it. 

Open age group.

Registrations are preferred. Please register your attendance by emailing secretary@mcsafootball.org.au

What should I wear? Clothes that allow you to move around comfortably and runners.

What should I bring? Drink bottle.

Hysteria runs rampant in Puritan Salem, Massachusetts. A group of young girls and a slave were found dancing in the woods and conjuring spells. After one of the girls falls ill, the town suspects it is the work of the devil and local witches. However, all is not what it seems. John Proctor, a local farmer, suspects that the local witchcraft is not witchcraft at all, but the invention of a scorned teenage girl. Neighbour turns on neighbour as Proctor fights to restore sense to the town and save many from the hangman’s noose.

Presented by Saga Productions Theatre

Written by Arthur Miller

Directed by Raquel Gardener & Alexandra Runge
 

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

• 8.15 am: March

  Prior to the ANZAC service a march will commence at the Templestowe Hotel car park.

• 8.30 am: Service

  Templestowe RSL will hold an ANZAC service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the clubhouse at the conclusion of the service.

Free Basketball clinic hosted by Michele Timms and supported by some of the best local female players in Manningham.

This training session is guaranteed to make you smile and sweat in the best way possible!

Open to females of all abilities and fitness levels. Bring your mum, daughter, sister, girlfriend or friend.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the session for a Q and A with Michele Timms. 

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Celebrating women and girls of all shapes, sizes, skill levels and abilities. Women supporting women in their pursuit of mind and body wellness, giving it a go and setting the example to our girls about maintaining an active lifestyle.

Come and Try Netball.

Come down and join the Donvale Netball club for a free session at the Templestowe Netball Courts complex.

Discover your passion for netball or make a return to the game that caters for all levels of players. 

No registration required - just rock up.

Session times:

• 5 - 11 years of age: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
• 11- 13 years of age: 5pm - 6pm
• 13 - open age: 5.30pm - 7pm

What to wear: active wear and sneakers

What to bring: a drink bottle

Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight equipment at the Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station at Ruffey Lake Park.

Sessions run for 45 minutes and are suitable for people of all genders aged 18 years and over.

No experience needed and all fitness levels welcome.

The Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station can be accessed through the Victoria Street or Church Road South entrance. More information, including a map link to the exact location, can be found on Ruffey Lake Park.

This online webinar will provide tips on creating healthy, affordable lunchboxes for all ages.

We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.

• Healthy lunchbox tips for kindergarten and school starters
• Budget-friendly lunchbox tips

Learn how to:

• balance key food groups
• keep grocery costs down
• save time with simple prep
• change it up with a recipe and leftover ideas.

Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.