Meeting Date: 3 November 2022
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Jess Coldrey's exhibition Pain Pageant delves into the personal battle of living with endometriosis.
Through sculpture, photography, and drawing, she explores the taboos and performance surrounding the chronic illness and its average seven-year diagnosis period.
Jessica Coldrey, Stabbing, 2021, photographic print. Image courtesy of the Artist.
Artist Elmira Ng creates a retail space in the Gallery where ceramics is currency.
Western and Eastern symbolism merge in this exploration of culture and identity viewed through the lens of a second-generation Hong Kong Australian.
Image: Elmira holding up the base of an Op shop cup with seal-form reading 'Tongguan, Hunan, Made in China'.
Manningham has a rich cultural heritage with many significant:
These heritage places reflect the different phases of Manningham’s development from First Nations to European settlement.
Manningham is home to two historical societies.
You can search and discover where our heritage places are by visiting the following pages:
The Whitehorse Manningham local history database is a useful resource for people searching for information about the history of the region. You can now search through four local history databases from the catalogue page of the library website.
Historical attractions are classified under the following themes:
Use the Manningham Heritage Map to find local historical attractions separated by theme.
Residents and visitors can explore and experience the rich history and environment of the area by taking our guided walking trails. These are self-guided walks where you can access information on distance, time, degree of difficulty and accessibility.
Our historical attractions include:
Our historical walks include:
Walk, Talk and Coffee - Westerfolds park to Templestowe Village Walk
Building the Warrandyte Style - Historic Warrandyte Architectural Walk
A Clearing in the Forest - Waldau Village Historic Walk
Built on Gold - Warrandyte Historic Town Talk
Wine Time Heritage Wander - Historic Wonga Park Walk
Relaxing Riverside Ramble - Warrandyte Riverside Walk
Car Race Hill - The Templestowe Hill Climb Walk.
Manningham Modern - a self-guided tour of mid-20th century modern homes in Manningham.
Manningham City Council has partnered with Richmond Institute to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to volunteers of Manningham sport and recreation clubs.
Using practical, evidence-based action plan, this mental health first aid (MHFA) course equips people with the knowledge and skills to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
This opportunity is available for two people per club.
The Blended Face to Face course is made up of two components:
It is strongly encouraged to have completed the e-Learning modules prior to the face-to-face session as this session will present scenarios and activities that apply these learnings.
Topics include:
To register, speak to your club and then get in touch with our Recreation Participation Officer.
Join us as we officially open Pettys Reserve following major upgrade works!
Enjoy loads of FREE family fun including:
sausage sizzle
face painting
temporary tattoos
roving entertainment
watch a NPL2 game - Manningham United Blues FC vs Werribee City FC
see a children’s all abilities session in action, hosted by Macedon Blues United FC.
plus soccer personalities and more!
Upgrade works at Pettys Reserve have included construction of:
purpose built, full size floodlit synthetic soccer pitches
a pavilion, including spectator area
an asphalt car park
Come along and check them out!
This project has been delivered by Manningham Council in partnership with the Victorian Government.
An exhibition exploring works by several exceptional emerging artists, whose practices examine our natural environment from an aerial perspective, homing in on materials and subjects often overlooked.
These artists push, capture, map and rework the everyday. Through this process, pieces of refinement and polished simplicity form, like Rhys Cousins’ Plank and Brick. Or waste materials transform into rough jewel like sculptures as seen across Anni Hagberg’s works.
A highlight of the exhibition is Wurundjeri Artist Ash Firebrace’s Possum Skin Cloak he produced in collaboration with his sister Michelle Mills.
Interwoven throughout our space, are ceramic pieces from the Manningham Art Collection. A revisiting of works old and new.
Photo: Charlie Kinross
Tasmina K Majles is a Bangladeshi born visual artist based in Melbourne. In 2019, she earned a Master of Creative Arts from Deakin University, Australia.
Her practice explores the presence of duality in nature and the interconnectedness of all things in the universe.
Nature is the core inspiration to A Symphony of Dichotomies; forms, shapes, and elements of nature, in particular, birds are depicted as a metaphor to reflect the coexistence of inner and external worlds, freedom of soul, infinitude and self-reflection, to create immersive watercolour and ink paintings; alongside the site-specific installation. The works are meditative and inquisitive, asking us to marvel at and pay closer attention to our lived environment.
Installation View, Manningham Art Gallery, February 2022. Photo by Tasmina Majles.
Matthew Dunne is an artist and writer living and working in Melbourne, Australia.
The Killing Sink is a response to the deliberate killing of Wedge-Tailed Eagles in Victoria. Using the trial of Murray James Silvester, who pleaded guilty to killing over 400 eagles, as a starting point, the project traces the history of the practice, the animals killed and the geography of the crimes.
The Killing Sink acts as both a public celebration of eagles and a eulogy for what’s been taken, focusing on how we relate to the nature around us. Part true crime and part psychogeography, The Killing Sink asks what has been lost and how far have we really come?
Installation View, Manningham Art Gallery, February 2022. Photo by Matthew Dunne.
Meeting Date: 6 November 2025
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs understand marketing, promotion and social media.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs with membership retention and acquisition.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Enjoy discounted entry to play badminton and table tennis at Manningham DISC on Mondays during Seniors Month.
For ages 50 plus.
Customers must show their Seniors Card or mention Seniors Month to receive the discount.
Through increased climate action, we aim to enhance the liveability of Manningham, promote community health and wellbeing, and boost the resilience of our natural and built environments, as well as the economy.
In October 2021, Manningham Council unanimously adopted climate mitigation targets. These targets are:
The climate emergency resolution and the net zero targets empower us to enhance climate action. Community feedback enabled a shared commitment with Council to respond to climate change with decisive action.
Climate change is the defining issue of our time. That’s why we're pursuing ambitious but achievable goals of our own as part of our climate emergency response.
Focus areas:
We’re adopting a diverse approach to tackling climate change and its effects. We know a challenge like this requires action on several fronts.
We developed the Climate Emergency Response Plan, our blueprint to address the impacts from climate change for our community. Each year we will publish a Climate Implementation Plan Update to ensure transparency with our community in actions to meet the set targets.
Our key actions include:
We've introduced a pilot car share service at Doncaster Hill. We've transitioned more than 60 per cent of our fleet to low emission vehicles. We're increasing the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in our fleet and we've begun electrifying our plant equipment, including:
We're expanding our EV charging infrastructure, including 14 chargers for Council vehicles and a network of public EV chargers.
We run monthly biodiversity walks and produce a monthly What's On e-newsletter. We run webinars and workshops to educate and raise awareness on the circular economy, climate and biodiversity, including:
All gardens begin and end in the soil. In this workshop we will dive into the world of soil and how to care for it so your indigenous / wildlife garden flourishes and becomes a welcome home for wildlife.
There are many simple ways to improve the soil in your garden and the paybacks can be huge, improving the local environment, supporting wildlife and maintaining a productive and beautiful garden. This webinar will introduce you to the science of soil, and provide tips on how to protect and improve soil for a wildlife garden in an environmentally beneficial way.
Topics covered:
This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.
Women’s and girls’ sport is set for a boost in Wonga Park with the local netball facility to undergo a major redevelopment.
We have secured a $1.47 million grant to upgrade the Wonga Park Netball Facility through the Australian Government’s Play Our Way program.
This funding is in addition to $450,000 allocated in Council’s 2024/25 capital works budget to deliver a new pavilion, lighting and to reconstruct the netball courts.
Our Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, welcomed the funding announcement, describing it as a huge win for women and girls’ sport and the Wonga Park community.
“We’d like to thank the Australian Government for their support in providing quality facilities for women and girls in Manningham that help reduce barriers and increase participation in sport and physical activity,” Cr Diamante said.
“Advocating for more inclusive and equal community facilities is a key part of Council's role and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to achieve this significant win in collaboration with Wonga Park Netball Club.
“This is going to make a huge difference to the club and players – providing toilets, change facilities and storage at the courts. New lighting will also allow the club to train in the evenings,” the Mayor added.
Wonga Park Netball Club spokesperson, Jeanette Morriss, said the funding announcement was a fantastic early Christmas present for the club.
“We are just so excited. It’s going to be amazing for women and girls in sport and will create a much safer and inclusive space for our 150 players,” Ms Morriss said.
“We would like to thank the Federal Government for the funding and the work Councillors and Council staff have done in advocating on our behalf,” she said.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Want to be able to garden without spending a fortune? Maria Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show you how to utilise things you already have to garden and save money.
During this seminar you will discover innovative ways to create a sustainable garden without breaking the bank. Maria will share tips and tricks to help you save money while still achieving a beautiful and eco-friendly garden.
This session will cover how to:
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to embrace sustainable practices and save money in the process.
As a special treat, all attendees will participate in a tomato seeding activity with a heritage or heirloom seed variety from the Bulleen Art and Garden range.
The community food, seed and garden swap takes place at 6.45pm, 15 minutes before each session.
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.
Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a new business.
Setting up a new business can be complicated. Make sure you've covered the basics.
First up, are you ready to go and know the difference between a hobby and business?
Setting up your business plan is an important first step. Find out more at Business Victoria.
From sole trader to company, there are different reporting and financial requirements for each. Find out what structure is best suited to your business.
An Australian Business Number (ABN) is a unique identification for your business, allowing you to operate in Australia.
Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
We are here to help!
The Economic Development Team is here to support you setting up and growing your business. We are your point of contact for business enquiries and support, permit information, training workshops and events. Stay up to date by signing up to the Manningham Business Newsletter and following our Manningham Business Facebook page.
We've compiled a list of useful websites to help guide you through the essential steps of setting up and running your small business.
Business Victoria provides essential information, training, tools and templates to help you develop the skills you need to start, run or grow a successful business.
Find out about tax regulations for your business with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Get a free one-on-one session with an experienced business mentor to help you start or grow your business. Email business@manningham.vic.gov.au to register your interest.
Join the Digital Solutions Program for Government-subsidised one on one mentoring, workshops, and courses for all your digital needs.
Search a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities at Grant Guru.
Find out more about running a business with overseas markets at AusTrade.
My Business provides national information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.
Find out about mental health and business wellbeing support for sole traders, small businesses and employees at Business Victoria.
Having a plan after an emergency can help get your business up and running as soon as possible. Create a plan with the help of Business Victoria's continuity guide.
The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) offer low-cost dispute resolution services, including mediation, and championing the rights of small businesses.
Protect your livelihood and your assets with the right insurance.
Understand more about the community you're doing business in.
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as regular events and training.
Every Council is guided by a long term Community Vision and four year Council Plan.
Developed with the local community, they guide the actions we will take to deliver better outcomes for the community.
The Community Vision 2040 was developed for the community, by the community – reflecting its collective values, goals and aspirations.
Manningham is a harmonious, inclusive and safe community that is committed to sustainable growth, wellbeing, and innovation. We celebrate our diversity and natural environment whilst fostering a connected community that enriches the lives of all.
— Manningham Community Panel (2025)
We now consider the Community Vision in all our future planning and how funding is spent.
We’re all part of the plan
Our Council Plan 2025-2029 details what we will focus on for the next four years as we work towards our Community Vision 2040.
The Council Plan is our promise to you in pursuit of our community’s vision for the future and to achieve the very best for Manningham.
We pride ourselves on delivering outcomes for the Manningham community. We regularly monitor and report on our performance across the year.
Come get your groove on at a safe all-ages and all-ability disco right here in the heart of Manningham.
Bring your carer or a friend, and move to the funky beats of our in house award winning DJ.
Dress up optional.
Bookings essential and carers free if registered.
Your ticket is transferable for one drink and something to eat at the canteen on the night.
Run and staffed by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Manningham City
