Join the Friends of Warrandyte State Park (FOWSP) for a planting day at Pound Bend.
Meet at the Friends of Warrandyte State Nursery at 9.00am for 9.15am start.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring your own morning tea.
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Join us for this free guided Wattle Identification Walk to see all fifteen local indigenous wattles.
Most will be in flower or bud.
- Distance: 3km
- Time: 2.5 hours
- Rating: Moderate
Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle and a snack.
Meeting point in Warrandyte advised on registration.
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden. ...
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Zerbes Reserve is an important community recreation reserve with football and cricket clubs, scout and guide activities, and great opportunities for walking, exercising, playground, social gatherings, connecting with nature and simply relaxing. ...
Zerbes Reserve is an important community recreation reserve with football and cricket clubs, scout and guide activities, and great opportunities for walking, exercising, playground, social gatherings, connecting with nature and simply relaxing.
The opportunities offered at the Reserve cater for all age groups.
Places and spaces
- Avenue of Honour (Saxonwood Drive) and Lone Pine tree memorial
- Guide hall
- Scout hall
- Playground with nature play area (Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years)
- Sportsground for football and cricket
- Barbecue and picnic tables
- Toilets
- Walking and cycling paths including a circuit path around the sportsground
- Areas of open space with significant indigenous vegetation
- Off street carparking
Pedestrian links
- Hertford Road
- Taunton Street
- Nedlands Court
- Saxonwood Drive
- Blackburn Road
Sports clubs and community groups
- Beverley Hills Junior Football Club
- Doncaster East Football Club
- East Doncaster Cricket Club
- East Doncaster Girl Guides
- Manningham District Scouts
- 3rd Doncaster East Scout Group
Facilities for hire
Zerbes Reserve offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for booking and fee information.
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.
… and Sustainability Inspired Living Series Spring Outdoors Waste and Recycling Whats On … Permaculture and waterwise …
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Hannah Maloney and Adam Grubb will discuss permaculture and waterwise gardens at the Manningham Function Centre.
Hannah Moloney
Hannah Moloney is best known for her work in permaculture and as a presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia. Her first book The Good Life: How To Grow A Better World explores ways to counter the climate emergency individually and collectively. Hannah will discuss founding Good Life Permaculture in Tasmania, Home Harvest an annual edible garden tour and why she is known as the 'compost queen'.
Adam Grubb
Adam Grubb runs Very Edible Gardens, who have been designing and creating edible home and community gardens in Melbourne for the last 15 years. He's also co-authored several books, including The Art of Frugal Hedonism and The Weed Forager's Handbook. He got into edible gardening (and co-founded the Permablitz movement of volunteer backyard makeovers) in the mid 2000's in the heart of the millenium drought. Adam will take some lessons learnt then and since to share ways that we can create lush and productive oases with a minimum of water use including wicking beds, passive water capture with micro earthworks, tanks, greywater and more.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
… from Awareaway to create fish from re-purposed plastic waste. The fish will then be displayed as part of the 'School … and creative design by re-purposing and up-cycling plastic waste. Manningham Art Studios Environment and Sustainability …
In this workshop, primary school-aged children are invited to join the staff from Awareaway to create fish from re-purposed plastic waste. The fish will then be displayed as part of the 'School of Plastic Fish' exhibition at the Box Hill Community Art Centre.
Participation in the workshops is free but places are limited.
The exhibition runs from 23 May until 29 May 2022 at the Box Hill Community Art Centre.
'School of Plastic Fish' is an exhibition responding to the alarming study that predicts by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans.
The fish depict an eerie yet beautiful ocean-scape where they are displayed, reminding us of a possible future and encouraging us to embrace positive behaviour change to reimagine a better and more sustainable future.
Awareaway is a social and environmental enterprise, co-founded by Sophie Dahm and Alex Child, dedicated to sustainable and creative design by re-purposing and up-cycling plastic waste.
Come along and help celebrate National Wattle Day in 2024 by registering for a community planting session....
Come along and help celebrate National Wattle Day in 2024 by registering for a community planting session hosted by our Parks and Environment team.
Meet at Stiggant Reserve where you will be guided by the team to plant local native plants to improve the habitat along the Birrarung (Yarra River) corridor.
The local community is invited to a guided walk to learn about the billabong's extraordinary significance and to help in a working bee to collect old tree guards. ...
The local community is invited to a guided walk to learn about the billabong's extraordinary significance and to help in a working bee to collect old tree guards.
Refreshments will follow.
This event is part of the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest.
This event has been funded by the Victorian Government through the North East Community Fund.
Had enough of rising energy bills? It's time to take control! Join us to learn how to create a smart, affordable and comfortable home. ...
Have you had enough of rising energy bills? Do you feel like your bills are swallowing up your earnings?
It's time to take control! This webinar, ‘Reduce Your Energy Bills!’ is your ticket to a smart, more affordable and comfortable home. Learn how to create an efficient haven that nurtures your family, benefits your wallet and cares after the planet.
Connect with the best! Learn how to find the right energy plan and how to choose between the fog of so many offers. It may be confusing to navigate but we can help you knock down those overpriced bills!
See the power and direct the current! Learn about simple energy monitors that show you real-time energy usage. We'll show you how these clever tools reveal appliance costs and makes it easy to manage them.
Get practical - get rewarded! We highlight the best energy efficiency methods tailored for Australian homes. From insulation, draught proofing, windows and appliance upgrades, we'll show you where to start, what elements deserve attention now and how to optimize your appliances for results.
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your home and embark on a journey towards a more energy-efficient future.
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field and 20 years living ‘Off-Grid’. 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.
… Rachel Westcott, South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management Inc You will have the opportunity to ask questions …
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, the panel will discuss pets and bushfires. Get practical, best practice information about preparing, managing and caring for your pets before, during and after a fire.
Presenters include:
- Mel Taylor, Macquarie University
- Steve Glassey, University of Portsmouth
- Rachel Westcott, South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management Inc
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
Rieschiecks Reserve provides a range of community, recreation, heritage and sporting facilities including Schramms Cottage, Scout Hall, athletics track, football and cricket oval and Heimat Centre. ...
Rieschiecks Reserve provides a range of community, recreation, heritage and sporting facilities including Schramms Cottage, Scout Hall, athletics track, football and cricket oval and Heimat Centre.
Places and spaces
- Athletics track
- Doncaster Athletics Club
- Victorian Masters Athletics Club
- Doncaster Little Athletics Centre
- Schramms Cottage Museum
- Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society
- Heimat Centre
- 1st Doncaster East Scout Group
- Playground
- Sporting oval, practice nets and pavilion (football/ cricket)
- Manningham Cricket Club
- Public toilets
- Off street carparking
- Accessible carparking
Tom Kelly Athletics Track
Tom Kelly Athletics Track is the only athletics facility in Manningham. As well as serving local residents through the junior and senior club structure, it also services schools within and outside of Manningham.
Tom Kelly Athletics Track Usage Plan
As part of our ongoing commitment to making sporting facilities more accessible we have reviewed the way in which the community use the Tom Kelly Athletics Track. We spoke to many users of the Athletics Track through our onsite consultation sessions and online survey.
After hearing your ideas, we developed the Tom Kelly Athletics Track Usage Plan.
The Plan was endorsed at the 31 October Council Meeting and implementation of the Plan is now underway.
Bookings
There is no public access to Tom Kelly Athletics Precinct, including toilets, during club/casual allocations.
To discuss bookings and fees, contact us.
Bring your dog
Off lead except 15 metres from a playground, barbeque or organised sporting event. Dogs are prohibited on the Tom Kelly Athletics Track facility.
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.
Domeney Reserve provides a range of community facilities including sporting oval, netball / basketball court, Domeney Recreation Centre which includes a community centre and sports pavilion, playground, barbecues and picnic shelters. ...
Domeney Reserve provides a range of community facilities including sporting oval, netball / basketball court, Domeney Recreation Centre which includes a community centre and sports pavilion, playground, barbecues and picnic shelters.
It plays an important role in the provision of informal recreation and cultural opportunities within its district catchment, including the annual event, Carols by Candlelight. The playground is next door to St Anne’s Primary School and accessibility for Park Orchard residents in general will be improved once the long term bicycle network is implemented.
Playground
Domeney Reserve playground provides a range of equipment suitable for children aged 2 to 8 years. Play opportunities include two slides, swing set, track glide, crawl tunnel, shop front and some climbing challenges. Invite some friends along and stay for barbecue under the picnic shelter in the playground. There is also a drink fountain.
Places and spaces
- Sportsground (football and cricket) with undercover spectator area
- Playground
- Netball and basketball court (full size)
- Two picnic shelters - each with two picnic tables and two barbecues
- Toilets
- Off street carpark including two disabled carparks
- Cricket training nets
- Bike racks outside community centre
Clubs
- Park Orchards Senior Football Club
- Park Orchards Cricket Club
- Park Orchards/ North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club
- Park Orchards Community House Learning Centre
Carpark
Access is from Knees Road. Domeney Reserve provides off street carparking and is the arrival point for the 100 Acres Reserve (next door). The walking path from Domeney Reserve links to 100 Acres Reserve at the back of the sportsground (next to the netball court).
Bring your dog
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of a playground, BBQ area or where a sporting event is in progress.
Bushfire Neighbourhood Safer Place
Manningham Council has designated the Domeney Pavilion Verandah as a Neighbourhood Safer Place - Place of last resort during a bushfire.
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Facilities for hire
Domeney Reserve offers football ground and cricket pitch hire options.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
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.
Donvale Reserve is 11 hectares in size, with the majority of the Reserve providing a range of sporting facilities, including soccer, tennis, football, cricket, netball and basketball. ...
Donvale Reserve is 11 hectares in size, with the majority of the Reserve providing a range of sporting facilities, including soccer, tennis, football, cricket, netball and basketball. Off Noonan Way is the Donvale Reserve playspace as well as the Montessori Early Education Centre.
The Reserve has pedestrian access from five streets, including Mitcham Road which has a bus route, and vehicular access from Mitcham and Martha Streets.
Places and spaces
- large combination unit tube slider and junior slide, climbing nets and monkey bars
- triple swing including basket seat
- single rocker, three seat rocker and spinner
- nature play area with timber steppers and log climbers
- picnic table and bench seats
- fitness hub
- two full sized community basketball and netball courts
- tennis courts
- four sportsgrounds for football, soccer and cricket
- public toilets
- off street parking
- cricket nets.
Donvale Reserve playspace
The Donvale Reserve playspace is located south of Noonan Way, amongst sports ovals and full-sized basketball and netball courts.
Clubs and organisations
- Donvale Football Club
- Donvale Magpies Junior Football Club
- Donvale Cricket Club
- Donvale Tennis Club
- St. David's Cricket Club
- Montessori Early education Centre
Public Transport
There are a number of bus routes which travel along Mitcham Rd and Springvale Rd, Donvale including bus route numbers:
- 907
- 270
- 309
Facilities for hire
Donvale Reserve offers football, soccer and and cricket ground hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
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.
Wonga Park Reserve is the hub of the local community and comprises 7.7 hectares of open space. The reserve caters to sporting competition and recreation activities including cricket, netball, tennis, walking and jogging, BMX, playground, barbecues, picnics and connecting with nature. ...
West Oval upgrade
The West Oval will be closed from October 2025 to April 2026 while we complete a reconstruction.
We encourage you to explore and enjoy other parts of Wonga Park Reserve while construction is underway.
Wonga Park Reserve is the hub of the local community and comprises 7.7 hectares of open space. The reserve caters to sporting competition and recreation activities including cricket, netball, tennis, walking and jogging, BMX, playground, barbecues, picnics and connecting with nature.
Places and spaces
- Soccer field
- Cricket pitch
- Bushland areas
- Wonga Park Community Centre
- Community hall
- Car parking
- Public toilets
- Two outdoor netball courts
- Tennis courts and club house
- BMX track
- Three playgrounds
- Two barbecues
Enter from either the community centre on Old Yarra Road or Launders Ave, Wonga Park.
Playground
There are three playgrounds at Wonga Park Reserve.
The playground between the tennis courts and community hall caters for children aged one to seven years, with a junior play unit.
The playground overlooking the main sportsground and next to the barbecues is more challenging with fun climbing, swinging and balancing opportunities.
The Gooligulch playground is based on the Graeme Base book My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch. This playground allows children to ride kangaroos, befriend wombats, emus and other characters under the watchful eye of Grandma.
BMX track
This popular facility provides a place for young people to come together and improve their BMX skills on a dirt bike track. Three jump circuits of varying skill levels are provided and jumps should not be modified to exceed 1.5 metres.
- Beginners between 0.3 - 0.7 metres
- Intermediate between 0.5 - 1.0 metres
- Advanced between 1.0 - 1.5 metres
Sports clubs & community groups
- Burch Memorial Pre-school
- Wonga Park Community Cottage
- Wonga Park Cricket Club
- Wonga Park Netball Club
- Wonga Park Playgroup
- Wonga Park Tennis Club
- Wonga Park Wizards Junior Football Club (soccer)
Bring your dog
This is an off lead reserve where dogs may be unrestrained provided that the dog is under effective control and not within 15 metres of the playground, barbecue or a sporting event.
Facilities for hire
Wonga Park Reserve offers soccer and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
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.
This presentation empowers parents and carers with understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to respond in impactful ways when anxiety shows up. ...
Anxiety among children and adolescents is at an all-time high in the wake of the pandemic. Join Dr Jodi Richardson as she presents strategies that can help you and your kids.
This presentation empowers parents and carers with understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to respond in impactful ways when anxiety shows up.
Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's leading lights in managing anxiety and amplifying wellbeing. As seen on the Morning Show, Channel Ten and the ABC.
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre....
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.
Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.
Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Join Andersons Creek Landcare Group for an afternoon of planting. ...
After months of weed removal, Andersons Creek Landcare Group is excited to be planting!
We have 1,000’s of grasses waiting to go in the ground. All we need is the person power.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of planting. You will be part of this great habitat restoration project.
Learn how to make seed bombs with all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life! ...
Learn how to make seed bombs with all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life!
Kids will get an introduction to germination, learn the benefits of flowers, and see a demonstration on how to make seed-paper.
Each child will go home with their own seed bombs to add colour and life to their garden or verge.
Suitable for: ages 5 - 12
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden. ...
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you might be able to get help with your rates payments if you're eligible. ...
Who can apply?
If you are experiencing financial difficulties or anticipate that you won't be able to pay your rates by the due date, you might be able to receive rates payment assistance.
Apply for a payment plan with us
You can apply to enter into a payment plan if you’re experiencing difficulties preventing you from paying your rates by the due date. This will allow you to pay on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
How to apply
To apply online, select 'Apply now'.
Apply for financial hardship relief
You can enter into a payment plan or defer payments if you’re experiencing genuine financial difficulties. You can apply if the property is:
- your main place of residence
- your own business that you operate from the property.
If we approve your application, if you have entered into a payment plan we will place a hold on interest.
We assess applications for financial hardship in line with our rate debtor management policy.
How to apply
To apply online, select 'Apply now'.
Apply to have the interest on your rates waived
If you do not pay your rates by the due date, you may be charged interest.
We can only waive the interest if we have made an error or under exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances include:
- Compassionate grounds – ratepayers may have interest waived where they have demonstrated compassionate grounds for a payment being late. Acceptable compassionate grounds would generally relate to a family illness or death.
- Financial hardship – ratepayers may have interest or part interest waived where they have demonstrated that the payment of such interest would cause severe financial hardship.