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Our shopping centres
We have a range of local shopping experiences close to home that suit a variety of budgets and needs. From dog grooming to enjoying a tasty lunch, our friendly traders provide excellent service and are happy to help. Discover some of our great shopping locations today.
Our local markets
Local markets are held on a regular basis within our community offering a wide range of fresh produce, crafts, homewares and more.
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.
- Discover what mind stilling methods work for you.
- Experience mindfulness.
- Learn breathing techniques.
- Practice different types of meditation.
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.
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:
- what mind stilling methods work for you
- experience mindfulness
- learn breathing techniques
- practice different types of meditation.
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.
Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself? Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:
- the importance and different methods of self-care
- learn to recognise the signs of having a low tank and the effect on your parenting
- explore the values and aspects of thriving
- identify hopes and dreams as parents
- build your resources to thrive
Booking: For more information and booking visit Doncare's website or contact Andrea De Rauch at Doncare on 9856 1500 or email doncare@doncare.org.au
Getting There
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site including free 4-hour parking underneath the building. You can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
There is a legal process to enable the planning scheme to be amended. You can find the recent changes to our planning scheme below.
How the amendment process works
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Council meeting
Resolution to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare and exhibit an amendment
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Authorisation may or may not be granted by the Minister for Planning, or may granted subject to conditions.
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Public exhibition
Opportunity for the public, and other key stakeholders, to make a written submission in support of, or objection, to the proposed amendment
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Council meeting
Consideration of all written submissions. Council must then decide to either:
- change the amendment in the manner requested
- refer submissions to an independent Panel for review
- abandon all or part of the amendment
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Panel hearing
Consideration of the submissions by an independent Panel, appointed by the Minister for Planning
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Council Meeting
Consideration of the Panel's findings and recommendations. Council must then decide to either:
- adopt the amendment (with or without changes), or
- abandon all or part of the amendment
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Submission of final adopted amendment by Council to the Minister for Planning for approval
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Minister for Planning approves or refuses the amendment
Recently approved amendments
Select the amendment name to view more details:
Number | Amendment name | Date approved |
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C127mann | Chapelhill, Doncaster | 8 September 2022 |
C131mann | Doncaster Hill Major Activity Centre | 28 January 2021 |
C104 | Westfield Development Plan | 23 May 2019 |
C117mann | Manningham Rural Areas | 20 September 2019 |
C109 | Review of Flooding Controls | 10 October 2019 |
C122 | Miscellaneous changes to the scheme | 16 May 2019 |
C123 | Proposed Public Open Space Contribution Rates | 19 April 2018 |
To view all planning scheme amendments, you can:
- Download the list of all Manningham Planning Scheme amendments to find the number you need.
- Search for your amendment on the planning scheme amendment finder.
Manningham residents and visitors can enjoy public artwork at various sites across the municipality, with nearly 20 unique works having been commissioned or acquired by Council in recent decades. These include the iconic 'Gateway' sculptures Sentinel, helmet and River Peel that mark the major entrances to the city.
The city also features numerous works in private settings, including outside Westfield Shopping Centre, Doncaster, and at the celebrated Heide Sculpture Park.
Inge King, Sentinel, 2000, painted steel.
Sentinel was the first of three sculptures commissioned by Manningham Council to mark the major gateways to the city. It stands approximately 13 metres high and weighs 12 tonnes. Created by internationally renowned artist and long-term Manningham resident Inge King, Sentinel was conceived as an icon of the City of Manningham and the sculpture casts a watchful eye over the area. The multicoloured crown is the focal point of the work. Its curved shapes symbolise the two creeks of the municipality, the Mullum Mullum and the Koonung. They enclose the blue oval form representing the City of Manningham.
Simon Horsburgh, Manna Gum, 2004, recycled materials and steel.
Manna Gum is inspired by the local eucalypt blossoms and marks the start of the Bolin Bolin Cultural Landscape Trail. This trail passes through an area which was an important gathering place for the local Wurundjeri people due to its seasonal abundance of food. The Wurundjeri frequented the area when the billabongs were low, the eucalypts were flowering and they were able to collect nectar.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Michael Bellemo and Catriona Macleod, River Peel, 2000, plate steel and painted zinc coating.
River Peel draws on the local heritage and surrounding landscape, imitating the Yarra River as it bends and turns through the area. The sculpture also represents the peel of an apple to relate to the history of orcharding in the areas of Doncaster and Templestowe.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Deborah Halpern, Water Creature, 2006 (acquired 2012), ceramic, fibreglass and steel.
Spontaneous in form, Deborah Halpern's creatures are produced in a style that recalls visions of Gaudi, Picasso and French sculptor Niki de San Phalle, yet are distinctly 'Halpernesque' in their ability to delight and surprise. Water Creature stands prominently in the forecourt of Manningham City Square accompanied by another work by Deborah Halpern, Big Cat.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Deborah Halpern, Big Cat, 2006 (acquired 2012), ceramic, fibreglass and steel.
One of two mosaic sculptures by renowned Melbourne artist Deborah Halpern that bring a splash of colour and fun to the forecourt of Manningham City Square community hub, Doncaster.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Tanya Court and Cassandra Chilton, helmet, 2007, corten steel and painted coating.
helmet is inspired by the artist Sidney Nolan’s Kelly series of paintings, created at Heide, in which we see the figure of Ned Kelly riding through the landscape. During a walking tour of ‘Kelly country’ Nolan realised “that the bush and the Kelly helmet belonged together” and helmet is a wonderful interpretation of Nolan’s paintings through a new medium and artistic vision.
Nik Papas, Triptych, 2000, painted reinforced concrete.
Triptych takes the shape of a game or wooden toy or puzzle with pieces that look two dimensional and are brightly coloured. The work is a nostalgic reminder of how toys and games have changed over the last century.
Photo: Christopher Sanders.
Warren Langley, Immerse, 2008, ceramic tiles and LED lighting.
The Doncaster Road pedestrian underpass is situated between Doncaster Primary School and Manningham City Square. Artist Warren Langley created the art piece on the walls and ceiling. The design features a striking montage of colour and light and helps to brighten the underground thoroughfare to encourage greater use.
Warren Langley, Running/Walking, 2007, copper, glass and steel.
Running/Walking can be viewed during the day or night. The concertina-shaped walls have been fabricated to form a series of copper and glass components. By night, the LED lighting brings the artwork to life. The human figures are representations of actual members of the community that transcend ethnicity and evoke the sense of a progressive, forward moving populace.
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We regret to inform you that tonight's Carols by Candlelight at Ruffey Lake Park has been cancelled due to forecasted high-risk weather conditions....
Carols by Candlelight cancelled
UPDATE: With community safety as our top priority, we regret to inform you that tonight's Carols by Candlelight at Ruffey Lake Park has been cancelled due to forecasted high-risk weather conditions.
Unpredictable winds reaching up to 90kms per hour and the possibility of thunderstorms present a significant risk to our wonderful Carols community. This tough decision has been made in consultation with Victoria Police and the State Emergency Service (SES).
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and hope to see you all again next year! Please be aware that, regrettably, we are unable to reschedule this event to a later date.
It's nearly showtime!
We can’t wait to see you this Friday at our biggest annual event! Featuring local and national performers, fun activities and some of Melbourne's best food trucks, this event is entertaining for the whole family.
Grab a picnic rug and head down to Ruffey Lake Park to celebrate the festive season with us.
Download your songbook now!
Wet weather notice
We're closely monitoring the weather and at this stage Carols will proceed as planned! In the event of cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions, a notice will be posted on our website and social media channels.
Registered attendees will receive an email notification.
We recommend that you come prepared in the event of wet weather, eg. bring ponchos and waterproof picnic rugs. Where possible please refrain from using umbrellas as they will block the view for other patrons.
Event schedule
⏰ 6.00pm - Pre-show entertainment
Enjoy free activities and entertainment for the kids, including face painting, bauble decorating, Santa photos, give-aways, raffles and more. Get the kids up dancing to Team Dream, one of Australia’s premier children’s acts and the Melbournaires Harmony Chorus.
⏰ 7.30pm - Main concert
Hosted by Lucy Holmes from 89.9 The Light and Richard Thomas, we have a stellar line-up featuring Tahlia Eve (Australian Idol), Sean Millis (The Voice Australia), and a mix of fabulous local talent.
Performers will be accompanied by The All-Star Carols band and the Manningham Concert Band.
⏰ 9.30pm - Fireworks finale
The evening will finish with a spectacular fireworks finale. This display will run for approximately eight minutes. If you live in nearby streets, please secure your family pets in a safe, comfortable location or bring them into your house during the display.
On the day...
Please remember this is a smoke-free, family friendly event.
You can visit the information tent for a free child’s wristband to write your contact details on and secure around your child’s wrist in case you and your child get separated.
First aid will be located next to the information tent.
To help minimise waste this festive season bring your own re-usable drink bottles to fill up at the free water station, and take rubbish with you.
This event will have a large screen, wheelchair access and Auslan interpreters.
What to bring
Please bring a torch, comfortable shoes, a picnic rug, a reusable water bottle, warm clothes and plenty of festive cheer!
Do not bring tents, marquees, glassware, fireworks or pyrotechnics of any type, and leave your pets at home, as the fireworks can cause distress to animals.
Seating
The lawn area is set on a natural amphitheatre with great viewing on picnic rugs. Fold up chairs can be used however there is a designated “picnic rugs only” zone close to the stage. Please make sure prams and chairs are positioned behind this area.
Food and drinks
Bring a picnic with you and dine on the grass or purchase dinner from one of the food stalls and trucks offering meals, coffee and snacks. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available.
Parking
Parking is limited. If you can, please walk, cycle, or be dropped off at the event. There is a dedicated drop off zone on George Street near The Boulevarde (park side for east bound traffic only).
Free event parking is available on King Street, with a short walk to the event area.
Accessible parking will be available via The Boulevarde, off George Street – please show your accessible parking permit to park there. See map below.
This event will have wheelchair access and Auslan interpreters.
Road closures
Parking restrictions will be in place on the streets surrounding Ruffey Lake Park to minimise disruption for local residents.
Road closures will affect the below streets from 4.00pm to 11.00pm on Friday 8 December.
- Anarth Street
- Astran Place
- Bloom Street
- Botanic Drive
- Cantala Drive (including Pagoda Court and Leyte Close)
- Church Road
- Clancys Lane
- Earl Street
- McCallum Road
- Miller Place
- Roseland Grove
- The Boulevarde
Thank you to our sponsors
For more information, please contact the Events team on 9840 9333 or at events@manningham.vic.gov.au
This is a smoke-free family event.
Parking is limited so plan ahead.
We will update this webpage with event parking, drop off points and road closures.