Wetherby Reserve is a small but attractive reserve located on Wetherby Road immediately opposite the Renshaw Street local shopping centre. A part of Wetherby Road and the indented bus stop have been constructed within the Reserve. It consists of an informal grassed area, with mature trees and garden beds.
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.
Andersons Creek North Reserve is located on the corner of Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road and Harris Gully Road around the Country Fire Authority (CFA) building. A pedestrian path links Goldfields Shopping Centre and Warrandyte Reserve, and east to Gold Memorial Drive and Warrandyte State Park beyond.
The dominant features of the Reserve are Andersons Creek and its native vegetation values (Fourth Hill Biosite11 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.
Launders Reserve is a small area between the Wonga Park shopping centre carpark and Yarra Street that functions as an urban plaza. It has a pedestrian path, seat, picnic setting and a horse hitching post beneath three large pines, and remnant vegetation which forms a buffer to the adjacent Freyne Street Biosite 7.
We're upgrading Launders Reserve.
What's included in the upgrade?
The upgrade will include:
The existing hitching post and pine trees will be retained.
When will it be done?
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid 2024 and will take up to a month to complete, depending on weather conditions. Construction will generally occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays.
Works starting
Works will begin from the 5 August. This includes the footpath and furniture upgrade.
More information
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.
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Topics include:
All materials will be provided.
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Over four sessions, participants will be introduced to:
All materials will be provided.
Doncaster Hill is a sustainable, high density, mixed-use village that provides for high quality urban living.
Located in the heart of Doncaster, Victoria, approximately 12kms from Melbourne's Central Business District.
An activity centre for our community.
We’re continuing to update Doncaster Hill to improve the way our community lives, works and enjoys this neighbourhood.
These works form a part of our infrastructure planning for this area and the long standing Doncaster Hill Strategy.
The concept design for Hepburn Reserve has been developed in response to community feedback and will include outdoor seating, a BBQ area, a drinking fountain, public art, large open lawn areas, a playspace, nature play, canopy tree planting, bike hoops and more.
This small local open space was upgraded in November 2019 to December 2020
New U-turn lane on Tram Road
Pedestrian signals at the Applewood Retirement Village
Extension to Hepburn Road
Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection traffic lights
With populations on the rise in Melbourne, Doncaster Hill is one of our solutions to meet the challenge of future housing needs. This modern urban village allows those of us who enjoy to live in the suburbs to continue to do so, whilst providing apartment-style living for others.
The Doncaster Hill Strategy helps guide us on the land use and development in this centre.
Many bus routes that are provided by Public Transport Victoria (PTV) travel through Doncaster Hill.
View the routes and timetables of the following bus services:
SmartBus
Local services
In addition to bus services, we are strongly advocating for alternate public transport options with the State Government:
Find out why we are reviewing our strategic vision
Use this toolkit to assist your developments in Doncaster Hill
Victoria is undergoing transformative change, with the State Government’s release of a number of important planning reforms.
These changes will affect the way that Manningham grows and will have impacts on the character and liveability of our neighbourhoods.
We will continue to advocate to the State Government on the implications of these reforms. We’re urging the State Government to continue to consult with us as we work closely with our communities to ensure these reforms align with their needs.
The State Government released its new statewide strategy, Plan for Victoria, on 28 February 2025.
The Plan for Victoria focuses on directing housing to activity centres close to stations and public transport. With updated planning controls, activity centres and priority precincts have been identified as the key places for the delivery of more homes.
The identified priority precincts are based around the Suburban Rail Loop precincts, including Box Hill and Burwood. The targeted activity centres are focused around the 60 identified activity centres that have both fixed rail and tram infrastructure.
It’s proposed that new planning controls will provide for taller buildings in the core of these centres and lower rise apartments within walking distance of the centre. None of these precincts or activity centres fall within Manningham.
On 24 February 2025, the Minister released the final housing targets for each local government area within Victoria, for delivery over the next 30 years.
Following Council advocacy, Manningham’ s housing target has been reduced to 28,500 dwellings, from the original target of 39,000 dwellings.
This revised target will have implications on Manningham’s future residential growth strategy and the identification of areas for increased densities.
We’re currently preparing a draft Residential Strategy that will respond to this target.
The next stage of consultation on the draft strategy will focus on identifying how housing growth and diversity of housing types will be managed in the urban parts of the municipality.
On 25 February 2025, the Victorian Government announced a new Townhouse and Low-rise code to come into effect in all planning schemes.
These changes represent a significant departure to the standards for multi-unit development under ResCode, which have been in place for many years. In addition, where a development proposal is deemed to meet the Code, residents will still be able to lodge an objection to council, however, will be unable to appeal the matter in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
On 27 February 2025, the Victorian Government announced the final 25 ‘train and tram zone’ locations to the Activity Centres Program.
This program is part of the Victorian Government Housing Statement reforms to provide capacity for 300,000 additional homes to 2051.
No additional activity centres within Manningham have been identified as part of this announcement.
We’re currently preparing detailed draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines to manage built form outcomes for residential development within our neighbourhood activity centres.
We expect that the implications of these reforms will become clearer in the coming months.
The changes will have direct impacts on a number of strategic projects being progressed by Council.
We’ll continue to keep you updated on any further changes announced by the State Government.
The term ‘heart attack’ is frequently used in the media, but do you actually know what it means, how it might affect you and what you can do to avoid it?
Heart disease is by far the most common cause of death in Australian adults.
This 2-hour session will explain in simple terms exactly what ‘heart disease’ and ‘heart attack’ mean and how and why they occur. You'll also learn what the main risk factors are and how best to minimize your risk.
There is parking available onsite and regular public transport by bus adjacent at The Pines Shopping Centre.
Re:SPECT: a Space to Pause, Express, Connect and Thrive.
A 6 week creative art therapy group for women recovering from family violence.
The Women’s Re:SPECT program utilises the visual arts, journaling and mindfulness for self-expression to explore themes relating to emotions, values and identity.
Bookings are required.
Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.
In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".
Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:
Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.
Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!
A colourful playground, providing play opportunities for a variety of age groups. A double swing, fireman's pole and whirley-gig will keep the older kids entertained, while the younger ones tackle the naughts and crosses and play shops at the shop window. There is also a picnic table. ...
A colourful playground, providing play opportunities for a variety of age groups.
A double swing, fireman's pole and whirley-gig will keep the older kids entertained, while the younger ones tackle the naughts and crosses and play shops at the shop window. There is also a picnic table.
Suitable age group: 1 to 7 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.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
navigating the My Aged Care system
finding local clubs and community groups
or finding events for older people
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
As part of Craft Contemporary 2023 we are presenting:
Soil Clay, by Vivian Qiu
The Soil Clay Project is an ongoing exploration of the artist’s jewellery designs through her experience living and studying in China, Australia and Sweden.
Vivian uses her observational insights and collection of natural materials and common objects to mould into wearable artworks. She incorporates soil, fallen leaves and flowers, grass and rice to act as a binding agent for her work.
She establishes a connection between the wearer to place, time, and culture through materials and the ancient symbolism of oracle bone script.
Artworks from Vivian’s residency in Sweden will be on display.
@vivian_qiu_studio
Check out our other exhibit Are you Procrastinating? by Carol Yang or explore the full Craft Contemporary program guide.
This exhibition is part of Craft Contemporary 2023, an annual festival delivered by Craft Victoria – the largest celebration of craft and design in Victoria. The festival brings together practitioners, educators, industry, and craft lovers to explore material practice as it is today. See, touch, experience and be inspired by 150+ art experiences, including exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, workshops and open studios.
Manningham residents are invited to a free two-hour workshop on equality, inclusion and respect presented by Intertwine.
Whether you're supporting young people who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, racialised or any combination of the above, we would love to see you.
Suitable for parents or guardians, educators, school wellbeing staff, service providers and interested community members.
The workshop will feature interactive activities, colourful slides and lots of time for Q and A.
ShopSmart will help you to understand how to read food labels, and what to look for when choosing healthy options for yourself and your family. You will also receive a handy wallet card for quick reference when shopping.
ShopSmart covers:
healthy eating, as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines
how to make decisions about the product, from the list of ingredients
how to make sense of the numbers in the nutrition information panel
how to choose foods suitable for you, based on a product’s nutrition information panel
what the glycemic index (GI) is and how to use it.
By the end of this program, you will feel confident reading product information and nutrition panels. So next time you visit a supermarket you will be able to make the best decisions for your health and wellbeing.
Please note: This program requires a minimum of 6 participants otherwise it may be cancelled at short notice. You must be registered with the NDSS (National Diabetes Services Scheme) to attend. This program is only suitable for adults aged 18 years and older.
Did you know that Australian households send approximately 250kg of food to landfill every year, and that food waste is one of the top three producers of carbon emissions in the world?
It makes sense to change our food waste habits if we want to reduce our overall carbon footprint. The good news is that a little bit of creativity with your ‘scraps’ can have a huge impact.
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn why and how to flip your relationship with food waste for good, by adopting ‘scraptastic’ approaches in the kitchen.
This free face-to-face presentation will help you learn how to make the absolute most of your weekly shop to not only reduce your food waste output, but also reduce your shopping bill too. The presentation includes an in-depth exploration of scraptasatic cooking options and ideas; a presentation table/display of various scraptastic creations; and examples of useful books and resources to help you get the most out of your scraps.
This session includes tasting samples, so please specify any allergies at the time of registration.
Registration is required and spots are limited.
This group is for teenage girls, non-binary and gender diverse people to connect with others and develop confidence communicating their feelings and needs.
Participants will be supported to explore:
This group is facilitated by skilled counsellors with the use of creative methods within an inclusive, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
Participants are required to participate in all 4 sessions. The maximum number of participants is 8.
Please note: this group is not suitable for those who are experiencing mental health issues that require more specialised professional support.
Young children will love to test their climbing and balancing skills on the crocodile, stepping stones, swings and slide at Gertrude Reserve playground opposite the Gertrude Street shops. ...
Young children will love to test their climbing and balancing skills on the crocodile, stepping stones, swings and slide at Gertrude Reserve playground opposite the Gertrude Street shops.
The large trees provide shade over the picnic table and the paved path network make it easy for parents and grand parents to push a pram.
Suitable age group: 1 to 6 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.
