Meeting Date: 9 December 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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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.
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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
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.
How much does it cost?
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 | |
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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.
Have more questions?
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.
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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.
How much does it cost?
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 | |
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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.
Have more questions?
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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Websters Reserve is a very small reserve located in a low density residential area. The Reserve is located within 250 metres of Yarra Valley Parklands (Candlebark Park) to the west and 900 metres of Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park (Tikalara Park) to the west.
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This long and narrow strip of unreserved Crown Land follows Andersons Creek south from Warrandyte State Park.
The land is maintained by Andersons Creek Catchment Area (ACCA), Landcare group, Melbourne Water and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Part of Fourth Hill Biosite 11 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012, this Reserve contains high quality vegetation and provides a significant wildlife corridor from the Yarra River to 100 Acres Reserve.
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Powerful Owl Park is a new sporting and recreation facility in Manningham's Open Space Network. The Reserve contains three soccer fields, a sports pavilion, spectator area, small nature play area, toilets, BBQ and a short walking path around the site.
Powerful Owl Park has an outlook towards the Yarra River and borders Parks Victoria land to the north. It has a large prominent gumtree near the entrance, leading to onsite carparking and a sports pavilion with public amenity.
The Reserve is situated along Templestowe Road close to Birrarrung Park, the local bus network and nearby housing.
Places and spaces
- natural and synthetic pitches
- pavilion with seated grandstand
- toilets (including accessible public toilet on lower level)
- barbecue/seated area
- nature play area
- drinking fountain
- off street carpark.
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Meeting Date: 22 July 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Meeting Date: 26 August 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Meeting Date: 23 September 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Meeting Date: 28 October 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Meeting Date: 25 November 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Meeting Date: 30 June 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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MC Square Civic Plaza offers a range of flexible rooms that are well equipped and ideal for meetings.
Warrandyte Room
Up to 10 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 1, the Warrandyte room can seat up to 10 people. It adjoins the Donvale room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
Donvale Room
14 guests in theatre style
Located on level 1, the Donvale room adjoins the Warrandyte room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
Studio 4
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 4 can open into Studio 5 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
Studio 5
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 5 can open into Studio 4 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
Studio 6 (dance)
50 guests
Located on level 2.
This is a built for purpose dance studio with parquetry flooring, ballet bar and ceiling to floor mirrors.
How much does it cost?
(Prices as at 1st July 2024)
Community | Commercial | |
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Warrandyte room | $24 per hour | $29 per hour |
Donvale room | $24 per hour | $29 per hour |
Donvale and Warrandyte rooms | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
Studio 4 | $25 per hour | $31 per hour |
Studio 5 | $18 per hour | $24 per hour |
Studio 4 and Studio 5 | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
Studio 6 (dance) | $31 per hour | $56 per hour |
Council can provide public liability insurance at $26.
How much for room hire?
Jump to the pricing table for each room with split pricing for community or commercial hire.
Have more questions?
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Morang Reserve is a large 0.7 hectare undulating informal open space.
Morang Reserve is part of the informal linear connection of parks from Pleasant Reserve to Birrarung Park via Sheahans Reserve, Morang Reserve, the Kimberley Way footpath and Kimberley Reserve.
The Sheahans Reserve Development Plan 2011 sets out the future development of Morang, Sheahans and Pleasant Reserves. Improvements to Morang Reserve include planting of street trees, reserve trees and a path upgrade.
Public transport
Bus Route 280 - Manningham Loop stops outside the Reserve on Sheahans Road and Morang Avenue.
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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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An attractive multi-purpose venue located in the heart of Wonga Park. It is close to a BBQ area and play equipment, and can cater for all social functions and regular community recreation classes.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take a virtual tour of the Wonga Park Hall.
How much does it cost?
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, 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 help to organise this for you.
Have more questions?
Take our virtual tour of the Wonga Park Hall, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Have questions?
Road improvements, targeted education and speed zone reviews are key priorities in Manningham’s draft Road Safety Strategy 2025-2035.
Manningham Council is seeking feedback on the draft strategy, which includes clear objectives and a detailed action plan for implementation. It aims to enhance road safety - reducing traffic-related accidents, injuries and fatalities.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said it will serve as a roadmap for proactive projects and programs over the next decade.
“We’re committed to improving our transport system as we strive for ‘vision zero’ – where nobody is seriously injured or killed on our roads,”
“To plan for safer roads, we needed to first understand the local issues and experiences of road users in Manningham,” said Cr Diamante.
“We received more than 200 responses to last year’s community survey, which told us what matters most to our community.
“Now we want to ensure the proposed strategy and action plan accurately reflects community priorities,” she said.
The proposed actions include:
- conducting road safety audits in high-risk areas
- upgrading infrastructure
- speed limit reviews
- continual road user education
- updating of the Manningham Walking and Cycling Strategy.
The draft strategy was developed using local road safety data, input from road safety partners and aligns with State and Federal strategies.
Community to have their say
Have your say on the draft Road Safety Strategy 2025-2035 by completing the survey via Your Say Manningham, until 21 February 2025.
Feedback from community and Councillor consultations will inform the final version of the Road Safety Strategy. It will be presented for Council endorsement in early 2025.
For more information, go to Your Say Manningham – subscribe to the project to receive email updates.
The Centre is purpose built to accommodate a wide variety of functions such as conferences, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, trade shows and community events.
The main function room can seat up to 400 people for a dinner dance. It can be separated into smaller rooms for the more intimate occasion, or can seat 450 people theatre style.
The Function Centre has a selection of caterers with varying cuisines and menus to choose from, and offers a variety of hire packages.
Equipped with state of the art technology to manage the most professional presentation, the Function Centre can readily host conferences and executive seminars.
Manningham Function Centre opened its doors in August 2001.
How to book
To request a booking, visit the Manningham Function Centre website.
The 5.7 hectare Ted Ajani Reserve provides sporting, recreational and meeting facilities for Bulleen and Lower Templestowe residents and the wider community. The reserve offers facilities for tennis, cricket, football, scouts, community groups, two community halls, and a children’s playspace, and as such is very densely developed.
Ted Ajani Reserve also plays an important role in the network of pedestrian links and safe crossing points over major roads, with links to the south via David Road to the Manningham Road pedestrian overpass, and an off-street link to the Thompsons Road pedestrian crossing. It is important to ensure that the link between David Road and Manningham Road is retained into the future.
Places and spaces
- Playground
- Exercise equipment
- Toilets
- BBQ
- Carpark
- Drink fountain
- Shelter
- Basketball and netball courts
Clubs and Groups
- Bulleen Tennis Club
- Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club
- Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club
- Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club
- 1st Lower Templestowe Scout Group
- Ajani Centre
- Onemda
- Living and Learning @ Ajani
- Ajani Community Hall (for hire)
Ted Ajani playspace
Located on Hazel Drive, the playground is accessible to the surrounding local residents. Play opportunities include a combination unit with a track glide and slide plus swings and a see-saw. Check out the exciting balancing and rotating play equipment suited to older children.
Suitable age group: 1-14 years
Exercise equipment
The outdoor exercise equipment was installed in partnership between Council and the Victorian Government to encourage residents to get active in their local parks in Manningham. The equipment is easy to use and has been designed for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Some of it has been designed by physiotherapists to improve the health and well being of older adults to prevent falls and maintain independent living, by improving their balance, hand eye coordination and movement in the joints such as shoulders, wrist and fingers. The equipment is available everyday for community use.
Car parking
Main carpark entry via Thompsons Road.
Bring your dog
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of playground, BBQ area or where a sporting event is in progress.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Children can have fun on the swings, spinner and combination unit. Enjoy the views or roll down the steep hill. St. Denys Reserve is close to Wonga Park shopping strip with an informal pedestrian link between St. Denys Crescent and Yarra Road, via the adjacent church property.
Suitable age group: 3-8 years
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.