Orchid Reserve is located at the end of a court close to Domeney Reserve and 100 Acres Reserve.
The key asset of this reserve is the native vegetation, as it forms part of the Rainbow Valley Road Biosite 20 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.
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.
Noral Reserve has been upgraded to include a fantastic new playground and park for everyone to enjoy.
On lead reserve.
295 SmartBus service (stops outside Noral Reserve on Greenridge Avenue, Templestowe.)
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.
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
Meeting Date: 12 September 2023
Meeting Time: 6.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Koonarra Hall is a multi-purpose venue suitable for meetings, classes/seminars and private functions, including family gatherings and children's parties. Enjoy the outdoor deck with views over parkland.
An outdoor community playground and BBQs make this a great all weather option. Walking tracks, plexipave tennis courts and multi-use space for soccer and hockey are close by.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of Koonarra Hall
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $69 per hour | $112 per hour | |
| Regular Hirer | $31 per hour | $35 per hour |
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can assist to organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of Koonarra Hall, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
The canopy trees and park seat have transformed Huntingfield Reserve into an attractive and practical green space.
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.
We’re temporarily closing the Aranga Reserve dog park to prune trees that are extending onto Heatherwood School’s grounds.
The park will be closed from Monday 6 January to Tuesday 7 January 2025.
Significant tree limbs are extending onto the grounds of Heatherwood School.
We’re temporarily closing the park to prune these trees, which will help prevent any pontential hazards and keep our community safe.
By closing the park, we’re also avoiding startling your dog with loud machinery.
If you live nearby, you may notice construction noise during this period.
If you regularly visit this park with your dog, we encourage you to explore our nearby parks and reserves during these days.
Thanks for your understanding.
Pleasant Reserve is 5,254m² and is relatively undeveloped. The Sheahans Reserve Development Plan 2011 sets out the future development of Morang, Sheahans and Pleasant Reserves. Improvements to Pleasant Reserve include planting, a new path and a shade arch.
The reserve is part of an informal linear connection of parklands from Pleasant Reserve to Birrarung Park via Sheahans Reserve, Morang Reserve, the Kimberley Way footpath and Kimberley Reserve. There is potential to connect the eastern end of Pleasant Reserve to Swanston Reserve along the natural drainage line. The enhancement of this linear park would greatly increase its usage by to local residents.
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.
Balmoral Reserve is an attractive reserve providing pedestrian access between Macedon Road and Balmoral Avenue closeby to Macedon Square and Macedon Plaza.
The bright and cheerful play opportunities include two slides, swings, activity panels and rockers.
Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years
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.
Join us and learn more about new public art in Doncaster and take part in an all-ages art activity.
As part of the Ayr St South shopping strip upgrade, a ground mural will be designed and installed by artist Tom Civil.
Tom will share his designs at Greythorn Bowls Club in an information session for the community, where you can meet the artist and discuss his ideas.
The information session will be followed by an all-ages art activity, where you will design your own footpath mural. Use the materials provided to work collaboratively, or own your own to create an artwork for your street.
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
About the artist
Tom Civil is an artist, muralist, community art facilitator and printmaker.
Tom has been making art in the streets of Melbourne for over 18 years, and has painted over 30 commissioned murals across town in the last ten years.
Tom's ground artworks reference through the language of mapping and symbology, our connection to nature in a heavily urbanised and concrete and asphalt covered world. The ground artworks also allow us to day-dream about how the places we live were in the past, and how they could be in the future. They also create fun interactive play moments in our daily lives.
Photo by: Nathan CCP
Get ready to swing, sip and celebrate at Manningham’s annual Seniors Morning Tea, held on the first Friday of Seniors Month!
This year, we’re bringing the glitz and glamour of the 1920s to life. Guests will enjoy a delightful morning tea, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to dance, mingle and reminisce.
Feel free to dress to impress! Put on your finest flapper dresses, fedoras and pearls, and step into the golden era of jazz, Charleston and connection. Whether you're tapping your toes or simply soaking in the atmosphere, this event promises fun, laughter and wonderful company.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Date: Friday 3 October
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Manningham Function Centre
Parking: Free parking is available in the Civic Centre car park. A free minibus will pick up guests around the car park and drop them off at the Manningham Function Centre entry doors.
The booking link will be available on this page from 9.00am on Monday 1 September.
Each person may book up to 2 tickets.
If your community group wishes to reserve a table of 10, please contact us from Monday 1 September.
We kindly ask that you wait until bookings open, as we’re unable to accept reservations before then.
Victoria Street Playground in Ruffey Lake Park is being refreshed!
Guided by the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan and the playspace community reference group, we’ve developed a preliminary concept design and would like your thoughts.
Join us at the playground for a conversation with the designers while your kids build their big ideas for the playground at our Lego table.
For more information about the project, go to Victoria Street Playspace Upgrade.
Fulview Reserve contains valuable indigenous trees and provides an attractive thoroughfare to Porter Street and Westerfolds Park and beyond.
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.
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
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.
Located on the Mullum Mullum Trail, Manna Gum playground offers many fun play opportunities in a nature-based setting.
Run through the dry creek bed, hop from rock to rock, and meet the giant platypus in the sand pit before trying the slides, swings, spinners, see-saw, monkey bar and the giant climbing web. It’s a great place for chasey with plenty of shade to rest when you are finished.
There is also a picnic shelter to have your lunch, and families can make a day of it by parking your car at another part of the Mullum Mullum Trail and walking or cycling to the playground.
We're upgrading Manna Gum playspace. For more information, visit YourSay Manningham.
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.
This is the perfect venue for private functions, birthdays and family gatherings. The timber floored hall is close to public transport and will also be suitable for anyone wishing to hold classes on a regular basis.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $69 per hour | $112 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $31 per hour | $35 per hour |
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can assist you to organise this.
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
The Ajani Centre is our largest venue. It's perfect for weddings, dinner dances, fundraising functions and family occasions. The centre is a popular venue for christenings, engagement parties and large celebrations.
Hosting an outside balcony and private paved area, supper room for buffets, stage, easy access for caterers, rectangular trestles and circular tables, and upholstered chairs.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Centre.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $123 per hour | $215 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $40 per hour | $53 per hour |
A flat rate charge of $1,141.00 is applied for 12 hours of use.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance, we can help organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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.
Do you share a home with your adult children? Whether your kids have moved back into your home, or you are sharing a space, this presentation will provide tips to maintain harmony in your household and control of your lifestyle. Followed by a morning tea and service provider stalls.
Bookings are essential for this free event.
Register online or call the Manningham Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230 to book your spot.
If you require assistance with transport, please contact Eastern Volunteers (EV) directly for transport bookings on 9870 7822.
Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park.
The Wandering Wombats of Templestowe Village have lost their colour!
Will you help us colour them in? We have seven wombat brothers and sisters awaiting your artistic expertise.
Please join artists Robert Michael Young, Lukas Kasper, and Keedan Rigney in the Templestowe Village Pop up Park for a wombat painting workshop.
There will also be opportunity during the workshop to help us paint our new community giant Jenga. This game will be installed as part of the pop-up park refurbishment, commencing shortly.
Drop in anytime to be part of the fun.
All welcome. Recommended for young people under 12 years.
We will provide painting smocks and materials, just turn up!
Learn more about the Templestowe Village Pop-Up Park.
This project has been funded by Manningham Council and the Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
Image: Artwork by Robert Michael Young
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.
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.
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