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Find out what you need to do or know as a pet and animal owner in Manningham. ...
Find your missing pet
View our lost pets database via the Manningham Pound or report a missing pet
Report a barking dog
Find out what to do if a barking dog is being disruptive to the community.
Protecting native animals and insects
We celebrate all forms of life big and small in our community, learn about the most common creatures and our guidance around them.
Find suitable parks, reserves and trails
Check out all parks suitable for dogs to run free or dogs to remain on their lead.
Find out about Victoria's container deposit scheme or register to become a donation partner. ...
Victoria’s first Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is now operating.
The Scheme will help to reduce litter in local streets and parks.
Visit the CDS website to find out more.
Find a refund point
You can now return eligible beverage containers for a refund. Reverse vending machines and over the counter and depot refund points are operating in Manningham.
Browse the list of sites below or view sites on a map.
Reverse vending machines are automated, purpose-built and can capture up to 10,000 eligible containers each day. They can be used from 7.00am to 8.00pm daily and include sound proofing and external lighting.
Mullum Mullum Reserve
1 - 41 Springvale Road, Donvale, VIC 3111. Located in the Donvale Bowls Club carpark.
Pettys Reserve
61 - 77 Reynolds Road, Templestowe, VIC 3106.
Rieschiecks Reserve
125 - 149 George Street, Doncaster East, VIC 3109. Located in the Tom Kelly carpark.
Ted Ajani Reserve
284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower, VIC 3107.
Templestowe Reserve
94 - 140 Porter Street, Templestowe, VIC 3106.
Over the counter refund points are located within local businesses and organisations, once you hand over your containers, they will count them and provide a refund.
Jiamei Asian Food Lower Templestowe
3 Macedon Road, Templestowe Lower, VIC 3107
Park Orchards Milk Bar
588 Park Road, Park Orchards, VIC 3114
Depots are able to sort and count large loads of eligible beverage containers and you can either walk-through or drive-through to get your containers counted.
The Grange Mini Mart Templestowe
2 The Grange, Templestowe, VIC 3106
Wonga Park Cellars and General Store and Fuel Station
323 Yarra Road, Wonga Park, VIC 3115
Spring can be a challenging time of year for native wildlife as they adapt to the changing environment and enter the breeding season.
Manningham is home to a diverse array of native wildlife, now emerging from their winter hideouts.
To help protect its suburban native fauna, Manningham Council has installed eight new canopy bridges as part of upgrade works along Jumping Creek Road, Wonga Park and Brysons Road, Warrandyte South. They will provide safer arboreal pathways for native wildlife to move around local habitats.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, said that many local native animals were more active around roads during the breeding season, increasing risk of injury.
“These canopy bridges encourage our native fauna to make safer road crossings, by connecting suitable habitat on both sides of roads,” she said.
“On the first night, wildlife cameras captured a Brush-tailed Phascogale using one of the new canopy bridges. This was a great outcome, demonstrating that they will provide successful pathways and protect our native fauna, now and into the future.
“We also ask people to slow down on our roads, especially at dawn and dusk when our wildlife is most active,” Cr Diamante added.
This initiative supports Manningham Council’s commitment to preserving and strengthening local biodiversity and bushland as stated in its Climate Emergency Response Plan.
Since the first reverse vending machine began operating in November, the local community has recycled over 832,161 containers from 15,368 transactions generating over $83,000 in refunds back to our community.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, is sure this will increase with an additional two reverse vending machines now operating at Ted Ajani Centre and Pettys Reserve.
“This is a fantastic achievement for our community and environment,” Cr Lange said.
“In November alone, the Rieschiecks Reserve reverse vending machine captured 41,221 containers increasing to a staggering 274,049 containers in December, demonstrating our community are enthusiastic recyclers!
“We now have a total of five reverse vending machines operating across Manningham, operating at Mullum Mullum Reserve, Pettys Reserve, Ted Ajani Reserve, Templestowe Reserve and Rieschiecks Reserve, with one more still to come from Visy.
“Reverse vending machines will be the most convenient way to recycle and donate funds to our local organisations,” Cr Lange said.
This increase in refund locations will help to reduce litter and improve Manningham’s streets and open spaces. The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is also supporting community efforts towards achieving net zero community emissions by 2035 from Council’s Climate Emergency Response Plan.
Find out more about CDS Vic.
Find your nearest refund locations in Manningham.
Residents will continue holding the key to carsharing in Manningham, as more people seek the alternative transport option.
Following a successful 18-month trial in Doncaster Hill and Tullamore Estate, Manningham Council and GoGet agreed to extend their carsharing trial to July 2025.
Carsharing offers individuals the opportunity to access vehicles on demand for short periods of time – with fuel, insurance, registration and maintenance all covered.
Manningham Mayor Cr Carli Lange said she is pleased to see residents benefiting from using car share, while also contributing to improved community outcomes.
“Carsharing can deliver significant health, economic, environmental and community benefits,” Cr Lange said.
“It’s one of the ways we’re working to improve our transport network and provide more sustainable, cost-effective options for our community.
With people driving less and owning fewer cars, we’ll continue to see reduced traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions and on-street parking demand,” she said.
Since the trial launched in November 2022:
- GoGet membership increased by 30% in Manningham to almost 600 members.
- 200+ metres of street parking freed-up
- 118.25 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided in 2023
- 458,000km of private vehicle travel prevented
The most important factors for Manningham residents choosing to join GoGet is to access the wide range of vehicle types. They are also relying on the service to make trips that are inconvenient by other transport modes.
In response to GoGet’s Annual Personal Survey 2023, a Manningham resident said: “Car share availability was excellent for afterhours activities which would have been more difficult through hire car services.”
This initiative has been identified and guided by Council’s Liveable City Strategy 2040, Transport Action Plan 2021 and Doncaster Hill Modeshift Plan 2014.
The extended trial does not preclude other car share companies from operating within Manningham, including peer-to-peer services.
For more information on the GoGet carsharing trial and to view vehicle locations, visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/goget-carshare-trial.
Manningham Council is offering community members the exciting opportunity to pitch their Budget ideas to Councillors.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the new stage of consultation was inspired by an unprecedented response to Council’s initial Budget survey which was open over summer.
“It was fantastic to hear from more than 650 community members about how they would like the Council Budget spent across the next financial year,” Cr Lange said.
The results are in, with locals reporting the following top six priorities for Council spending (in order):
- Sport (courts, ovals, fields and pavilions)
- Parks, reserves and other open spaces
- Roads and traffic and parking management
- Maintenance and cleaning of public spaces
- Footpaths, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
- Recycling and waste management
“We’re really keen to hear more about why you’re so passionate about these topics and your ideas for projects and services you would like to see delivered, in these areas, now and in the future.
“If you would like to pitch, please complete an expression of interest form on our Your Say Manningham website before Monday 4 March,” Cr Lange added.
Shortlisted in-person submitters will have three minutes each to present to Councillors at a meeting at the Manningham Function Centre on the evening of Monday 18 March.
Council will shortlist a maximum of six pitches from each of the six priority areas above to be presented and are looking for:
- A range of ideas on diverse topics
- Pitches from individuals and organisations
- Ideas from across Manningham suburbs
- Ideas which will benefit our community
Pitching in person is optional and Councillors will still consider submissions from people who choose not to present or aren’t shortlisted.
“Applications are also open for our Community Grants Program so it may be worth considering whether your community group’s project is more suitable for funding through a community development, arts or festivals and events grant,” Cr Lange said.
The final 2024-25 Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan will be considered for endorsement by Council at its meeting on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
To express your interest in pitching or to learn more, visit Your Say Manningham.
Learn all about Manningham’s unique local wildlife and environment and our plans to protect it. ...
Manningham has one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne covering approximately 17 per cent of the municipality and including more than 300 parks.
This includes recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas and neighbourhood parks.
Our unique natural environment provides a sanctuary to 56 threatened animal species and is home to 22 per cent of Victoria’s known plants, including 11 species of state significance and four species of national significance.
A large section of the eastern half of Manningham is designated as a ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of our natural and rural environment.
Responding to climate change
As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.
Protecting our environment
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is a shared responsibility and together with the support of our partners and community, we are actively working to preserve and enhance our city’s natural resources to ensure they will survive and thrive for generations to come.
Citizen Science
Learn about what Manningham are doing in your local green spaces to gain a better understanding of the world around us.
The Green Wedge
A large section of the eastern half of Manningham is designated as a ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of our natural and rural environment. Learn about the area and what we're doing to protect it.
Tree management
We plant new trees within Manningham as part of our tree planting program. We also maintain trees in residential areas, parks, and reserves. Find out about our Tree Management Plan and how to request an additional street tree for planting.
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The Manningham community has welcomed a new Mayor - Warrandyte resident, school teacher and mother of three, Councillor Carli Lange.
The Yarra Ward Councillor was unanimously elected to the position by her peers at last night’s Annual Meeting (2 November 2023).
Cr Lange is a passionate advocate for the local community with her fellow councillors praising her for her energy, impartiality, empathy and work ethic.
Cr Lange will be supported in her new role by Deputy Mayor, Cr Laura Mayne who was also elected unanimously last night. Cr L Mayne congratulated Cr Lange and said the new Mayor was truly deserving of the role as a compassionate, community-oriented leader, deeply connected to her community.
“Manningham is so lucky to have someone leading them with a heart as big as Cr Lange,” Cr Mayne said.
This sentiment was echoed by outgoing Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante.
“I know you will be a wonderful Mayor. You have a really strong spine and warm heart and that’s what we need in a Mayor. “I’m sure your school students will be extremely proud and what an amazing example of a leader you are for them.”
Manningham Council CEO, Andrew Day congratulated Cr Lange on behalf of the organisation.
“We will wrap our arms around you and have no doubt you will be up to the challenge,” Mr Day said.
“You are approachable and easy to work with. You have a really strong sense of getting the job done and we will do everything we possibly can to make this one of the greatest years of your life!”
Cr Lange said she was blown away by the support of family, friends and community, and committed to her fellow Councillors priorities of governing with diligence, transparency, inclusivity and efficiency.
Cr Lange added that she would serve with open-mindedness and empathy while upholding the organisation’s values and achieving the growing community’s priorities through the Council Plan.
“We are lucky to live in this city, where we value sustainable, healthy living, a sense of belonging and respect for one another,” Cr Lange said.
“Let’s enjoy this year together; let’s bring out the best in each other and let’s work with all levels of government to bring about the best outcomes for our community.
“Let’s provide a solid foundation, ensure efficiency and stability. Let me work with you as your Mayor for we are Manningham!”
The Councillors and Mr Day thanked outgoing Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante for her valued contribution and leadership over the past year.
Cr Diamante lead with poise and passion. Among her many achievements during the Mayoral term, Cr Diamante worked tirelessly to raise awareness and advocate for people living with dementia, her dedication resulting in Manningham’s first dementia-friendly cafe.
Cr Diamante’s term also saw the roll out of the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) and community bus services.
Cr Diamante said it had been an honour to serve as Mayor in the city where she grew up and that she had enjoyed building relationships with community members from all walks of life.
Cr Diamante said she particularly enjoyed one-on-one meetings with residents and welcoming 1400 new citizens to Manningham.
“We’ve done a lot of work this year Councillors and we’ve achieved all of this together.”
Community members have a new, dedicated online space to keep up-to-date and get involved in Manningham’s climate change response.
Council declared a climate emergency in 2020 and endorsed the Manningham Climate Emergency Action Plan last December.
Since that time, we have taken steps towards achieving net zero emissions for the organisation’s operations by 2028 and for the community by 2035 including:
- Car share services provided by GoGet are now operating across Doncaster Hill.
- Feasibility studies for public Electric Vehicle charging in popular destinations across the city.
- Several sites fitted with solar panels and some with batteries to run off renewable energy including: Aquarena, Civic Centre, MC Square, Pines Learning, Ajani Centre, Petty’s Reserve Pavilion, Lower Templestowe Community Centre, Heimat House, Domeney Community Hall and Burch Memorial Kinder.
- Subsidies provided to several local households for installation of solar, battery and other building energy saving measures, with further rounds of subsidies available for all residents.
- Conversion of over 1,080 main road streetlights to LED lights.
- Introduction of FOGO to households with a 98.62 per cent increase in residents using their green lid bin.
- $160k plus invested in grants to landowners for the preservation of biodiversity and native bushland, with $65k available in this year’s Local Environment Assistance Fund.
- A wide range of regular community workshops, events and activities including solar and electric vehicle training, nature walks, animal encounters, community gardening and tree planting days.
The new webpage will house the Plan, which has been renamed the Climate Emergency Response Plan, as a result of feedback received during eight months of consultation.
Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante said Council was committed to transparency and accountability when it came to actions addressing climate change.
“During eight months of consultation you told us, while there was strong support for the Plan, it needed to be taken further.
“We listened and have developed a dedicated online space, to house the strategic Climate Emergency Response Plan and our upcoming Implementation Plan, that will outline our yearly actions.
“Soon we’ll begin working in partnership with our community on that Implementation Plan towards achieving net zero by 2035.”
Cr Diamante said climate change affects everyone and it will take a community effort to respond to the climate emergency locally.
“We can all be part of the response. We want to make it as easy as possible for our community to follow our progress and get involved.
“It is critical we are prepared to tackle climate risks including extreme weather, heatwaves, bushfires, storms, and flooding,” Cr Diamante added.
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More information on the CERP.
Manningham Council is creating principles to guide good design for neighbourhood activity centres and is inviting the community to contribute.
With the population expected to increase to more than 140,000 people in the next 12 years, activity centres will play an integral role in accommodating urban growth and development in Manningham.
Consultation is now open for the Activity Centre ‘Design Concepts’ which include objectives under six key themes:
- Building height
- Residential interfaces
- Architectural presentation
- Public realm
- Sustainability
- Access and car parking.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange said, “We want to hear from the community on how we can best accommodate growth and development, while ensuring that our activity centres and surrounding neighbourhoods maintain their liveability”.
“If you’re a resident, chances are you regularly visit at least one of our vibrant activity centres across the municipality,” Cr Lange said.
“We want to ensure that they continue to provide desirable destinations for people to live, shop, work and play – offering a range of retail, office and business opportunities, housing, community and education facilities,” Cr Lange added.
Community feedback will help inform development of the Activity Centre Design Guidelines (Guidelines).
The Guidelines will aim to ensure future development meets the community’s emerging needs and achieves vibrant centres that make a positive contribution to Manningham’s character and neighbourhoods. They will also consider economic, social and environmental outcomes.
When adopted, the Guidelines will be implemented through an amendment to the Manningham Planning Scheme. They will then be used to assess planning permit applications in activity centres.
They will apply across nine neighbourhood activity centres in Manningham, including:
- Bulleen Plaza
- Donburn
- Doncaster East Village (Devon Plaza)
- Jackson Court
- Macedon Square / Plaza
- Park Orchards
- Templestowe Village
- Tunstall Square
- Warrandyte Goldfields
The draft Guidelines will be exhibited for community consultation in 2025.
For more information and to complete the short survey, visit Your Say Manningham
Survey closes on Sunday 16 June.
Survey participants will have the opportunity to enter the draw to win a $100 Westfield gift voucher.
Attend a focus group session
Council is also running two focus group sessions in May to discuss how to best manage growth across our activity centres.
At these sessions, we will also discuss the future of housing across Manningham, as part of our Residential Discussion Paper consultation, and the Victorian Government’s new plan for Victoria.
Manningham Council’s Community Grant Program is now open for local not-for-profit organisations or community groups to apply.
The annual grant program supports local groups and not-for-profit organisations offering grants between $3,001 and $20,000 across three funding streams: Community Development, Arts, and Festival and Events.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange strongly encourages community groups and not-for-profit organisations to get involved this year.
“We’ve seen some excellent community outcomes from the grant program, and I hope to see more groups and organisations participating in 2024.
These grants strengthen our community and bring us together by furthering opportunities to connect.” Cr Lange said.
Grants can be used to improve or expand existing programs, or launch new initiatives.
Former grant recipient and President of the Doncaster Junior Football Club, Corey Bakes said the community grant program allowed their club to run a ‘Footy for Fun’ multicultural inclusion program for children from diverse backgrounds.
“With the help of a community grant, we were able to reach over 70 children from over 30 different countries.” Mr Bakes said.
The Community Grant Program is aligned with Council’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy to build a healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive community. The three funding streams are designed to support Manningham’s diverse community, bring people together and strengthen relationships.
“Grants also create opportunities for our community to take part in arts, culture, festivals and events. They attract visitors, and support for our local business, benefiting our community as a whole”. Cr Lange said.
Additionally, Council offer Small Grants of up to $3,000 for community strengthening and up to $1,500 for equipment purchases, with applications open all year and assessed quarterly.
Related events
Grant information session - Tuesday 6 February 2024 | 10.00 to 11.00am |Manningham Function Centre, Doncaster.
Grant information session - Monday 19 February 2024 | 6.00 to 7.00pm | Online.
Grant writing workshop – fully booked.
Prospective applicants can subscribe to the grants mailing list or contact the Grants team to receive the workshop recording. Available from Tuesday 13 February 2024.
Bookings for the above sessions are essential to participate.
Grant applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 12 March 2024.
For further information, including grant guidelines and how to apply visit, manningham.vic.gov.au/community-grant-program or call the Grants team on 9840 9333.
Community is set to benefit from improved safety, connectivity and infrastructure on Templestowe Route, with upgrade works commencing later this year.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange thanked those who contributed to the consultation in November last year.
“We heard from over 150 people through our survey and public session. This valuable feedback has helped us understand the everyday experiences of residents and commuters.
“I’m confident that the introduction of two new roundabouts, reduced speed limits and a new signalised pedestrian crossing can reduce congestion and improve safety around the busy Templestowe Village area.”
The upgrade will include:
- Two new roundabouts at:
- Atkinson Street and Anderson Street intersection
- Milne Street and James Street intersection
- Speed limit of 40km/hour between the two new roundabouts (through Templestowe Village)
- Speed limit of 50 km/hour from Union Street to Milne Street and Atkinson Street to Porter Street
- A pedestrian crossing with traffic lights at the Wood Street and Anderson Street intersection
- Road resurfacing along the route
- Footpaths, kerb and channel along the route
- Underground drainage along the route
Common questions raised during the consultation included:
Won’t more roundabouts prevent traffic flow, causing more congestion at Templestowe Village? Could we use speed humps instead?
Speed humps would slow traffic, but not reduce traffic congestion. Roundabouts act to reduce congestion by preventing the lane blockages that occur when drivers turning right stop to give way to oncoming traffic.
What if these changes encourage drivers to divert along Atkinson and Milne streets?
Due to the number of intersections drivers would need to cross on the Atkinson-Milne route, this route would not save drivers time and is unlikely to become the preferred option.
Can the speed limit reductions be flexible during busy/quieter hours?
We are looking into speed reduction with VicRoads, we will explore options to have flexible speed limits.
How did you choose the location for the signalled pedestrian crossing – did you explore other locations such as near the 7/11?
The location of the new signalled crossing was chosen based on its proximity to the shops and the capacity for the area to accommodate traffic lights.
“The project’s main works will be delivered in four stages, with the first beginning around mid-year. We will provide more information closer to that time,” Cr Lange added.
This project is funded by Manningham Council’s Capital Works Program, with a $5 million investment from the Australian Federal Government.
For more information, go to Your Say Manningham.
Manningham Council is inviting the community to have their say on its Manningham Residential Discussion Paper, with insights to help shape the future of housing in Manningham.
Over the next 12 years, Manningham’s population is expected to increase by around 18,000 people, to more than 144,000 people. This means around 8,000 new homes will be required across Manningham.
Council is reviewing the Manningham Residential Strategy 2012 to help plan for and manage future housing growth and change – so that it best meets the ongoing needs of the community. The Residential Strategy will consider the type of homes required for the future, where new homes should be built and how to provide greater housing choice.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange said, “Manningham is renowned for its balance of city and country, admired for its unique range of urban and leafy suburbs, rural lifestyle areas and vibrant activity centres”.
“Our current Residential Strategy has been successful in guiding how we have managed growth across Manningham – directing higher density development into the right locations,” Cr Lange said.
“When planning for future housing, it’s important that we support the emerging needs of our growing community, while also respecting the valued neighbourhood attributes of Manningham.
“We also need to carefully plan and manage the future of housing to provide for a range of incomes, lifestyles and life stages,” Cr Lange said.
The first stage in developing the new Residential Strategy is the preparation of the Manningham Residential Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper considers a range of housing matters, including the existing and future housing needs of the Manningham community.
Community feedback on the Discussion Paper will help Council better understand community views, priorities, needs and expectations relating to housing. It will help inform the preparation of the draft Manningham Residential Strategy, which Council plans to exhibit for community consultation in 2025.
The short survey closes on 19 May 2024.
Survey participants will have the opportunity to enter the draw to win one of three $100 Westfield gift vouchers.
Attend a focus group session
Council is also running two focus group sessions in May, to discuss the future of housing in Manningham.
For more information and to complete the survey, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/residential-strategy.
Educators are excitedly welcoming families back to the new-look Tunstall Square Kindergarten in term two, following the completion of its much-anticipated upgrade and expansion.
Manningham’s Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the upgraded facility will better meet the needs of children, families and the teaching team at the kindergarten.
“Tunstall Square Kindergarten now offers upgraded, welcoming facilities that are enhanced by an amazing range of equipment and resources to support children’s learning,” Cr Lange said.
“Children will love the new multi-use softfall rubber, synthetic grass play zone, and water pump and creek water play area. It's all about learning through play.”
The kindergarten expansion includes:
- a second kindergarten room, offering an extra 52 enrolments
- upgraded accessible ramp and external entrance to provide universal access
- partial playspace upgrades and landscaping including a new multi-use softfall rubber undersurfacing synthetic grass play zone, water pump and creek water play area
- improved new entry into the neighbouring Maternal and Child Health Centre
- new pedestrian path link from Russell Crescent into St Clems Reserve and car park
- improvements to the Maternal and Child Health Centre (to be completed in April/May).
The design also incorporated sustainable features, such as energy efficient solar PV systems, energy efficient lighting and eco-friendly, sustainable materials.
This project was delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government and the kindergarten.
For more information, visit Your Say Manningham.
To help protect the welfare of cats and wildlife, Manningham Council will require pet owners to confine their cats within the boundaries of their properties from 1 April 2024.
Council endorsed the introduction of a pilot 24-hour cat confinement order at its meeting on Tuesday 12 December 2023.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Manningham’s Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) included endorsed initiatives to promote responsible pet ownership, one of which was the pilot cat confinement order.
The pilot cat confinement order will be implemented over two years, including an amnesty period between April and December 2024 and an evaluation period in December 2025.
“We will be focused on community awareness and education on the benefits of cat confinement prior to and during the amnesty period before moving towards compliance and enforcement.
“During the pilot it will be fine for cats to be outside so long as they’re confined to the boundary of their owner’s property,” Cr Lange said.
Manningham is home to 3250 registered pet cats and provides a sanctuary for 56 threatened animal species.
“We understand this is a big change for cats and their owners and will provide support and information to help with the transition, including educational information, videos and practical advice on preparing your pet and your property. We will continue to publish this information on our website between now and April.”
By confining cats to their properties, pet owners can:
- Protect the welfare of cats from other animals and cat cruelty caused by human behaviour.
- Reduce the risk of cats getting lost or being exposed to extreme weather.
- Reduce the risk of cats sustaining traumatic injuries from vehicles.
- Protect the health of cats from the transmission of disease from other cats including feline immunodeficiency virus (such as feline AIDS).
- Reduce the risk associated with the transmission of disease from cats and people.
- Protect wildlife from the predatory behaviour of cats.
Free desexing program
Animal Welfare Charity, Tails of the Forgotten Paw (TOFP), are offering a free desexing program to local cat owners experiencing financial hardship.
This program is subsidised through Animal Welfare Victoria.
The Manningham Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP)
The DAMP was informed by extensive community consultation and adopted by Council in May 2022.
All Victorian Councils are required to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
Running since 1996, and established by Planet Ark, National Recycling Week is about empowering the community to recycle with confidence.
To celebrate National Recycling Week, Manningham Council has a variety of community sessions and events on offer including:
- Pop-up stand at the Pines Shopping Centre all week where friendly staff can answer any questions and dispel any recycling myths.
- Waste question and answer online session on Wednesday 15 November (registrations essential).
Manningham Council Director City Services, Rachelle Quattrocchi said we know our residents are committed to recycling. However, we are still seeing approximately 7.5 per cent recyclables that end up in the average red lid garbage bin.
“This means valuable resources are ending up in landfill. During National Recycling Week there are lots of resources available to refresh your recycling skills,” she added.
Recycling reduces our environmental impact and supports the goals in our Manningham Climate Emergency Response Plan.
Manningham Council is taking significant steps to find new ways of funding the increasing costs of services and infrastructure locally.
At their meeting last week, Councillors voted to proceed with an expression of interest process for the potential development of the former Doncaster quarry, located at 620-628 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East.
This is the first site to be explored for development under Council’s Strategic Property Portfolio initiative and Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the project reflects Councils community-centric approach.
“We regularly hear from residents about the challenges they’re facing due to the increasing cost of living, and this is always at the front of our minds. This project is a measured way of ensuring we’re financially sustainable by exploring other revenue opportunities to ensure we are delivering the best for our community.
“Interested parties will also have the option of incorporating the larger Manningham Depot-Quarry precinct. This will expand our options to find the best use for the land, ensuring continued service delivery through a well-planned and beneficial development for our community.
“We’re optimistic that this opportunity will not only provide funding to benefit services and infrastructure, but also flow on to enhance economic growth and improve infrastructure, paving the way for a brighter future for our community,” Cr Lange added.
Expressions of interest are open until 11.00am on 1 May 2024.
You can read more about the initiative at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/former-quarry-precinct.
Council is replacing streetlights on its main roads with new energy efficient LED lights. These LED lights use 60 per cent less energy and will save ratepayers up to $2.9 million in energy and maintenance costs over 20 years.
Manningham Council Director City Services, Rachelle Quattrocchi said 1081 streetlights were being changed to energy efficient LEDs across our main roads.
“The circular economy is about different materials and items being repurposed and re-used instead of going to landfill and this is an important part of the LED light replacement project.”
“We are recycling 98 per cent of old materials at accredited facilities into glass wool insulation and industry products supporting our circular economy and the environment.”
Ms Quattrocchi said, “We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and achieving a low-energy future through the Manningham Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP).”
“The main roads LED light replacement project is a big step towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 for Council operations and net zero emissions by 2035 for the Manningham community.”
With the residential streetlights already upgraded, stage one includes installing LED lights into existing infrastructure along our main roads.
The replacement works are to be phased, with the first stage of the works commencing this week that are anticipated to be finished by September and the stage two works to take place in 2024.
“Energy efficient LED lights means we are moving towards a low-energy future where we can continue to work and play and live in Manningham without our actions costing the Earth,” said Ms Quattrocchi.
In great news for local biodiversity and wildlife habitat, Manningham Council has received a second round of funding to monitor and control the wild deer population.
Manningham Council’s deer monitoring and control project was launched in 2017 and has expanded over this time to support deer control on 45 properties across our green wedge.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, welcomed the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action grant funding, saying wild deer continued to pose a major environmental threat in Manningham by destroying native vegetation, ring barking native trees and eroding waterways through their grazing behaviours.
“The funding we have received from the state government to fund the program has resulted in the removal of 227 deer from Manningham, with a visible reduction in the damage to native trees, our waterways, and biodiversity.”
The funding means Council will continue to support fully funded deer control on eligible green wedge properties until June 2025 through its Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF) grant program.
“This is a great outcome for landowners, I’d encourage anyone who is interested in joining the program to visit our website,” Cr Lange said.
For more information about our land management grants visit: manningham.vic.gov.au/deer-control
To report deer sightings and damage contact environment@manningham.vic.gov.au
Mullum Mullum Stadium was abuzz this month when two big names in women’s sport joined community members, sporting clubs and Council to launch This Girl Can Week 2023.
The event’s keynote speaker, Dr Shona Bass is recognised as a trailblazer for women's sports. Shona represented Australia in the inaugural 1979 Trans-Tasman Cup, playing for the team now known as the Matildas.
Shona was joined by AFL Richmond Tigers player, Courtney Jones. Courtney shared her journey to elite sport, having dreamt of being an AFL player since she was five.
“These remarkable women have overcome challenges and broken barriers to excel in their respective fields, and they're here to inspire you to do the same,” Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said.
The launch celebrated women's strength, resilience, and achievements and was followed by a week of free and low-cost sport and physical activities across Manningham, from 9 to 15 October.
The events were hosted by local sporting clubs and groups to provide a safe, friendly environment for women and girls to get active.
Through the This Girl Can campaign, VicHealth inspires and empowers people with the invitation to join in and get active regardless of their age, size, background, gender identity or ability.
Those who took part were supported and encouraged through a focus on how getting active could make them feel, rather than on what others think.
Manningham Council has again thrown its support behind This Girl Can and the campaign’s important mission to encourage diversity in sport and physical activity.
Cr Diamante said the unique program is about helping participants overcome fears and feelings about judgement, not being fit enough or not belonging.
“It can be a real challenge for many women to know how to join in and get started. This program has so much to offer. It provides a great way for our community to connect with our local clubs, neighbourhood houses and organisations,” Cr Diamante said.
“This is a week where we invite women to overcome any barriers to participation. With a welcoming and fun range of inspiring opportunities that encourage diversity in sports and physical activity.”
This Girl Can also celebrates and encourages women to get involved in a variety of ways, with solo workouts or the camaraderie of groups and teams, this program has it covered. This year’s program features a range of activities including soccer, karate, basketball, yoga and Zumba.
More information about the 2023 This Girl Can Program: