Meeting Date: 24 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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 to read your question, your question will be 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: 10 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

Our next ordinary Council meeting will be held 7:00pm on Tuesday, 24 November 2020.

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: 13 October 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live            

Council acknowledges that in the lead up to its general elections, it will not make any decision that would, or could be perceived to, inappropriately bind an incoming Council or affect the outcome of the elections.

As per our Election Period Policy, Council will hold an Ordinary meeting in October to consider routine administrative matters and the Annual Report. There will be limitations on the conduct of the meeting such as no public question time, tabling of petitions and Councillor 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: 15 September 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live 

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 to read your question, you can elect to dial in and ask your question or have your question read out by our CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.

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 August 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live    

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 to read your question, you can elect to dial in and ask your question or have your question read out by our CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.

Livestream video recording

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: 27 April 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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: 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: 23 March 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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

The Sustainable Gardening Australia, Edible Gardening Seminar Series is a complete home gardening program that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh, healthy, and nutritious food at home.

Growing your own food can be not only rewarding and enjoyable but can also save you money as well.

Each seminar will cover a different aspect of growing organic food including soil preparation, pest and diseases and selecting what fruits and vegetables are right for your garden. 

Edible gardening topics

• Tuesday 11 October: Getting Started with Veggie Gardening
  The first step is to want to grow organically, but where do you start? This workshop will set you up to start your veggie gardening journey so you can enjoy the benefits of growing your own fresh, healthy, and nutritious food.
• Tuesday 18 October: Healthy Soil for Produce Gardening
  Healthy soil is full of life and fundamental to the health of our gardens, providing plants with all the nutrients and water they need to grow. Good soil is essential for growing produce.
• Tuesday 8 November: Dealing with Garden Pests without Harsh Chemicals - CANCELLED
  Garden pests can be managed using nature and its resources to strengthen the balance within your garden, avoiding unnecessary chemical use.
• Tuesday 15 November: Composting and Worm Farming
  Using compost, worms, bokashi or chooks to turn kitchen and garden waste into black gold for your garden.
• Tuesday 22 November: Preparing for Summer Harvest
  Everything you need to know to grow fresh produce at home this summer.

Food and gardening swap

Bring along your home-grown foods, seedlings, and other gardening items to share with someone else. The home-grown food and seed swap takes place 20 minutes prior to the start of the seminar. So don't forget to bring your own treats to share.  

This program is part of the wider Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia Seminar Series. This series includes seminars and webinars at Nillumbik and Banyule councils.

For a full list of events in this series, download the Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia brochure, or visit Spring Outdoors.

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.

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Take part in one of the largest Citizen Science projects in the world while contributing valuable information about Manningham’s biodiversity.

About the City Nature Challenge

The City Nature Challenge runs from Friday 25 April to Monday 28 April 2025.

In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most species by the most people.

Manningham is collaborating with more than 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.

How to participate

It is free, easy and fun to get involved.

During the 4-day window of this challenge, take photos of plants or animals and upload it to iNaturalist.

Your observations will be added to the Manningham iNaturalist projects (Manningham East or Manningham West) so that we can compete with participants from across Melbourne and all over the world. 

All data gets added to Australia’s database of plants and animals, helping scientists with their research to improve outcomes for our environment.

To prepare for the challenge:

1. Install the iNaturalist app on your mobile phone and create an iNaturalist account.
2. Join the Melbourne City Nature Challenge 2025: Greater Melbourne Project.  
3. Start adding your observations.

Join now 

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.

Join DJ Flash Gordon for the third Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco. 

This time the theme is footy! So dress up in your clubs’ regalia and come and boogie the night away.

Entry to the event is free.

Water, orange and apple wedges supplied. Drinks and chips will be available to buy.

This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe).

Kayak Paddleball is a team sport made up of five or more players who sit on top of kayaks. It is a low impact, outdoor activity.

This game offers a fantastic opportunity for social interaction and encouraging water confidence, water safety skills and team building.

Program information

• all equipment provided
• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for teenagers aged 14 to 18 years.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $35.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

1. register your interest now via the online form
2. once you have submitted the form, you will receive the discount code and instructions on how to complete payment and confirm your spot in the program.

Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.

The upgrade of the pop-up park at Templestowe Village is finishing in August! We're launching an event to celebrate, and we'd love to see you there. 

There'll be treats and entertainment provided. Come and find wombats, smell the herbs, and play giant Jenga.

This project was funded by the Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.

Photo credit: Charlie Kinross Photography

The annual Lions Club Car Rally is a fun-filled day for the whole community.

The Car Rally will be departing from Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards. Cars will be released in 1-minute intervals from 9.00am. We request participants to be at the Domeney Car park by that time.

This is a pre-booked event, so it is important to book your spot before ticket sales end.

This program is for children aged 5 to 12 years. All genders and abilities are welcome.

No experience needed. 

Sessions will focus on building confidence, having fun and making new friends.

What to bring? snacks, lunch and a drink bottle.

Limited spots available so book as soon as you can to avoid missing out!

This program is delivered by Manningham Juventus Football Club