We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably. ...
We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to better meet the needs and expectations of our growing community.
Our capital works program brings this commitment to life by managing the maintenance and improvement of council assets, facilities and community spaces through a number of key projects.
Kim Reserve is a small reserve located in an industrial precinct which acts as a green space for those working in the area, as well as a gateway entrance to the Parks Victoria managed Yarra Valley Parklands beyond. It contains a path and bench seat. ...
Kim Reserve is a small reserve located in an industrial precinct which acts as a green space for those working in the area, as well as a gateway entrance to the Parks Victoria managed Yarra Valley Parklands beyond. It contains a path and bench seat.
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.
Manningham residents have achieved impressive environmental gains since introducing our Food Organics Garden Waste (FOGO) service, cutting the waste sent to landfill by half and more than doubling our organic waste.
In the first year of FOGO, more than 24,600 tonnes of food and organic waste has been composted – that’s equivalent to the weight of 10 Mullum Mullum Stadiums.
This significant reduction in landfill is helping reduce climate emissions, contributing to a healthier environment and resilient community.
It will also minimise the impact of the rising landfill levy, which is set to increase by an estimated 30 per cent in July 2025.
Manningham’s accomplishments can be attributed to the community’s commitment to working together toward environmental sustainability.
Residents are being encouraged to stay FOGO focused and continue their efforts to protect the environment for future generations.
This involves placing the correct items in FOGO bins and only using the certified lime green compostable liners.
Eligible items for FOGO bins include food waste, grass clippings, prunings, weeds, leaves and other garden waste. Each Manningham household can collect a free roll of 150 compostable liners (approximately one year’s supply) at the Manningham Civic Centre or Council Depot.
For more information, visit manningham.vic.gov.au/FOGO
Smedley Reserve provides pedestrian access between Smedley Road and Curry Road with a sealed but steep path. The reserve contains indigenous vegetation and is within the Oban Road Biosite 21 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.
Brackenbury Reserve is a small reserve whose function is mainly as drainage but it also contains buffer habitat linking Fourth Hill and Pound Bend Biosites which are considered to have high value in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.
It is accessible from an informal pedestrian track where Brackenbury Street has been closed to through traffic.
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.
Native Bees and butterflies are great pollinators and beautiful additions to any garden. ...
Native Bees and butterflies are great pollinators and beautiful additions to any garden. There are many things you can do to attract them to your garden.
This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of native bees and butterflies. It will cover the role of insects in nature as pollinators and discuss practical ways you can attract them to your garden. You’ll be helping the environment while enjoying the splash of colour, movement and beauty native bees and butterflies bring to a garden.
Presenter: Charlotte Harrison from Sustainable Gardening Australia.
Supper is at 6.45pm, the seminar begins at 7.00pm sharp.
Registration is essential.
This is the third session of a four-part series on Gardening for Biodiversity. The following and final session will cover how to attract small birds into your garden. The series of workshops is run by Sustainable Gardening Australia and provides tips and tricks to garden for wildlife and support biodiversity in your local area.
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies.
She will take you through everything you need to know to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to wash them, where to buy them and what to look for.
She will cover washing tips, dispel myths, show the different styles of modern cloth and most importantly an opportunity to ask questions to get you confident with cloth.
Find out how to access information and services in your languages other than English. ...
Interpreter services are available in multiple languages.
Call our Interpreter service on 9840 9355.
We value our multicultural community and want to make sure you can communicate with us in the way that you prefer. Over 40 per cent of Manningham residents speak a language other than English at home.
Communicate with us through the Translating and Interpreting Service if you do not speak or understand English.
The interpreter service will contact the relevant council area and act as a direct translator between the caller and Council.
All interpreters are accredited with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) to ensure the highest standards of customer service available to non-English speaking customers.
We use Google Translate to give you the option to read Council information in your language.
To use Google Translate:
Find the translate menu at the bottom of the page.
We've provided extra resources in these languages other than English.
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You're invited to share your feedback our draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029.
We received more than 1,800 responses during the initial consultation in June. Feedback highlighted several key themes, including more education, stronger enforcement, improved amenities and concerns around nuisance behaviour and roaming pets.
In response, the draft DAMP outlines a range of actions that will be delivered over the next 4 years, such as:
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante encourages all residents to review and provide their feedback on the proposed plan to help ensure it reflects community needs and priorities.
“Animal management doesn’t only affect people with pets. It also plays a key role in creating a safe and healthy community,” Cr Diamante said.
“This plan will address important topics like responsible pet ownership, community safety and animal welfare and we want to make sure it works for everyone,” she said.
We will consider the final plan for endorsement in November 2025.
Share your feedback on the draft DAMP by completing the short survey by 5:00pm on Thursday 16 October at Your Say Manningham - Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
If you would like this information in a different format, please contact manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
Join us for a hands-on emergency management workshop designed specifically for local sport clubs.
This interactive session will be hosted at a club venue to provide real-world context where we’ll identify and discuss emergency preparedness.
What to expect:
This session is a great opportunity to strengthen your club’s emergency planning, share insights with other clubs and their volunteers, and collaborate with Council on future emergency management initiatives.
This session will be delivered in partnership with Manningham Council and Resilient Services.
This session is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 was a webinar titled Emergency Preparedness for Sport Clubs. While attendance at Part 1 is not required to participate in Part 2, it is recommended for context and continuity.
Manningham DISC is a stadium located in a large area of open space which provides a range of sporting and recreational opportunities to the residents of Donvale and the wider community. The main facility is the indoor stadium which is managed by Aligned Leisure. ...
Manningham DISC is a stadium located in a large area of open space which provides a range of sporting and recreational opportunities to the residents of Donvale and the wider community. The main facility is the indoor stadium which is managed by Aligned Leisure.
Visit Manningham DISC on the Active Manningham website to learn more about their available activities and programs.
Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment. ...
Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment.
This webinar will include:
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of installing solar power and solar batteries at your home.
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.
Bookings are essential.
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.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events by subscribing to our Environment Newsletter.
Enjoy a breakfast with the birds morning walk with Josh Revell from Wildlife Experiences. ...
Enjoy a breakfast with the birds morning walk with Josh Revell from Wildlife Experiences.
John will be undertaking a bird survey and will guide you to identify birds found in the Warrandyte area.
The walk will be a 2km moderate walk. BYO binoculars.
Community members are invited to share their feedback on Manningham Council’s draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029.
Manningham Council received more than 1,800 responses during the initial consultation in June. Feedback highlighted several key themes, including more education, stronger enforcement, improved amenities and concerns around nuisance behaviour and roaming pets.
In response, the draft DAMP outlines a range of actions that will be delivered over the next 4 years, such as:
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante encouraged all residents to review and provide their feedback on the proposed plan to help ensure it reflects community needs and priorities.
“Animal management doesn’t only affect people with pets. It also plays a key role in creating a safe and healthy community,” Cr Diamante said.
“This plan will address important topics like responsible pet ownership, community safety and animal welfare and we want to make sure it works for everyone,” she said.
Manningham Council will consider the final plan for endorsement in November 2025.
Share your feedback on the draft DAMP by completing the short survey by 5:00pm on Thursday 16 October at Your Say Manningham - Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
If you would like this information in a different format, please contact manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
Ringwood Warrandyte Reserve contains a natural drainage line, an underground Council drain and a steep hillside at the rear.
It joins directly to Andersons Creek at the eastern end and supports remnant vegetation at its western end as a buffer to Andersons Creek/Colman Park Biosite 27 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.
We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50 per cent of it in the trash?
This documentary film looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe.
Just Eat It brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organisations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. With its mix of humour and eye-opening moments, it encourages viewers of all ages to rethink their food habits and make more sustainable choices.
Bring your own drink and receive a free bag of popcorn!
Registration is required.
Hear from renowned psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg as he shares practical advice and strategies to help support young people in a rapidly changing world....
UPDATED: Registrations for this event are now full
Hear from renowned psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg as he shares practical advice and strategies to help support young people in a rapidly changing world.
The seminar is designed for parents, carers and professionals, and explores the new, complex pressures facing young people today – social, emotional and digital.
Young people are navigating increased academic pressure, social media influences, anxiety about the future, and a sense of disconnection or overwhelm. Many struggle with self-esteem, managing friendships, and balancing online and offline life.
Dr Carr-Gregg will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges young people face, as well as clear, actionable tools to help them manage stress, build confidence, and thrive.
Dr Carr-Gregg is a psychologist, author and broadcaster, renowned for his expertise in parenting, children, adolescents and mental health. He has written 18 books including Surviving Adolescents, When to Really Worry and Beyond Cyberbullying.
This is a free seminar, registration required as seats are limited.
We support and encourage the community to prepare for emergencies.
In a life threatening emergency, call 000.
For current emergency information and warnings, and to download the app, visit VicEmergency.
We have included a range of emergency planning tools to help you get started or refresh your plans.
Below are some resources and services to help you prepare for bushfires - especially if you live in a bushfire prone area - and links to keep you updated during an emergency.
Below are some resources to help you prepare for floods and storms - especially if you live in a flood prone area - and also links to report flooded drains or get updates during an emergency.
Below are some resources to help you prevent building fires.
View discussions from the community relating to preparing for an emergency including frequently raised questions.
Shared community statements are not endorsed actions to take in an emergency but serve to help you evaluate your current plan. See what your community had to say.
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies.
During this online workshop, Elana will take you through everything you need to know to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to wash them, where to buy them and what to look for.
She will cover washing tips, dispel myths, show the different styles of modern cloth and most importantly an opportunity to ask questions to get you confident with cloth.
To sign up for a workshop, use the registration button below for your preferred date.
Online workshop - Monday 27 March
Online workshop - Monday 15 May
Online workshop - Monday 5 June
Online workshop - Wednesday 26 July
