MANNINGHAM The community that matters
BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER Tips to get ready for fire season | PAGE 8 NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK Get re-using and recycling | PAGE 10
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ISSUE 9 NOVEMBER 2018
CONTENTS
Message from OUR MAYOR
FEATURES 8
Prepare for summer
Get ready for fire season
What a great time of year! With the weather warming up there are a lot of great things happening in Manningham. We recently raised funds for local Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades at our Mayoral Fireball — let’s continue to help our volunteers keep our community safe by clearing our properties. As we head into the start of the fire season, now is the ideal time to prepare your property and check your fire plan.
10 Recycling Week
Get re-using
REGULARS 2
Mayor’s message
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Your say
4 Arts 5 Community 10 Environment 11
In brief
12 Calendar of events 15 Language services
With sunnier weather on the horizon our local swimming pool Aquarena starts to become a hive of activity. This year there are some great new swimming programs to brush up your swimming skills, page 7 has more details. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, try out the newly completed Mullum Mullum Trail. Soccer is also a favourite in Manningham and we are looking forward to seeing the upgrade of our soccer facilities at Pettys Reserve. The State Government grant we received in September will help us build new all-weather soccer fields for local clubs. National Recycling Week is in November, and close to our hearts — recycling helps keep Manningham beautiful and our community has already been doing some great work in reducing the waste we send to landfill.
We are running a number of events during the week to show what you can recycle and where your recyclables go. Find out more on page 10. Sunday 11 November marks 100 years since the First World War ended, and we remember those who have fallen on Remembrance Day. There are lots of opportunities to honour their spirits at local memorial events. You can find details on page 5. Finally, don’t forget to save the date for Manningham Carols during the festive season. Get ready to join us at the beautiful Ruffey Lake Park for some family-friendly fun. Details are on page 6.
Cr Andrew Conlon Mayor
15 Your Council 16 Council meetings 16 Council contacts
Thanks for your input Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on our draft Parking Management Policy.
More than 250 people gave us their thoughts on parking including time limits, the process for introducing new restrictions, road safety and park-and-ride initiatives.
COVER IMAGE: ‘Busy bee’ submitted by Patrick in the 2018 Community Calendar Photo Competition.
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Our aim is to improve parking management on your street, around schools and reserves, near public transport, and at your local shops. Take a look at the latest news on our updated policy online. yoursaymanningham.com.au/parking
Help end family violence
Family violence can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, sexuality, economic status, cultural or faith backgrounds and abilities. Approximately 1 in 4 women in Australia have experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner or ex partner. Abuse can come in many forms — physical violence, as well as emotional, financial, spiritual, verbal and psychological abuse. We are participating in the global awareness-raising campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to help end violence against women.
Our next parenting seminar on Thursday 15 November will highlight how learning life skills, self-esteem and resilience are all promoted through encouraging and allowing children to play. manningham.vic.gov.au/theimportance-of-childhood-andplay
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Find out more information about 16 Days of Activism events and how you can get involved. If you are experiencing family violence and are in immediate danger please call 000. For support and advice, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). manningham.vic.gov.au/ manningham-says-no-tofamily-violence
Families in the Eastern Region shouldn’t be forced to move away to access safe, secure and affordable housing. There’s still time to make a difference: visit zonein.net.au to learn more or sign up for campaign updates. #zonein
Keep Manningham beautiful and learn about the 5 golden rules of recycling. #NationalRecyclingWeek recyclingweek. planetark.org Get on out and enjoy Manningham’s markets for fresh produce, crafts, homewares and more. manningham.vic.gov.au/ markets Get involved in 16 Days of Activism Against GenderBased Violence #16Days On 11 November at 11.00am we pause to remember #RemembranceDay
YOUR SAY
The campaign begins on White Ribbon Day on 25 November and concludes on 10 December, which is Human Rights Day, emphasising the fact that violence, in any form, is a violation of human rights.
To reduce gender-based violence, we as a community must address the underlying cause of violence against women — gender inequality.
Save the date for Manningham Carols by Candlelight – join us for a night of Christmas fun on Friday 14 December at Ruffey Lake Park. manningham.vic.gov.au/carols
zonein.net.au
instagram/CityofManningham
twitter/manninghamcc
facebook/manninghamcouncil
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Art in the car park ARTS
A community art project has breathed new life into the car park at Tunstall Square shopping centre in Doncaster East. We worked with the Tunstall Square Traders Association and local artists to turn 14 car parking spaces into an artist’s canvas, helping to make it a fun and vibrant place to shop. During September, volunteers from Scouts, schools and community groups joined forces with local artist Kimberley Hughes to design and paint art on the parking spaces.
The artworks were painted directly onto the asphalt of Tunstall Square’s car park — an innovative approach as public community art is usually done as wall murals.
Indigenous artist Dale Wandin and the design inspired by his son’s illness.
It’s thought that pollens and a particular combination of thunderstorm and wind currents can make some people sick very suddenly. The Victorian Government recently launched its 2018 public health campaign to ensure we are all as prepared as we can be for another epidemic thunderstorm asthma event.
You may be at risk of thunderstorm asthma if you: The colourful creation from Saint Gregory the Great Primary School.
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September to December each year is grass pollen season in south-eastern Australia, bringing hay fever and the possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma events.
Keep up to date and check the epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast at emergency.vic.gov.au/ prepare/#thunderstormasthmaForecast
Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said “There’s a wealth of creative talent in our region and this art project is yet another way to showcase these skills while improving the visual landscape of the shopping centre.” Thank you to the 14 local groups, including Rotaract Australia, Donvale Primary School, St Gregory the Great Primary School, and Our Lady of the Pines Primary School for helping to create the artwork.
Stay safe during thunderstorm asthma season
• have asthma (or have had it in the past) • have hay fever during spring. Find out more: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/ thunderstormasthma
We will remember them For the past century, each year on 11 November Australians have observed 1 minute of silence at 11.00am in memory of those who have died or suffered in wars and armed conflicts.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES
WHY POPPIES?
• 10.00am march · 10.50am service Doncaster RSL, corner Doncaster and Leeds Street, Doncaster 9842 9308
During World War I, poppies were among the first plants to blossom on the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium. Ever since, red poppies have been a symbol of commemoration for soldiers who fell in war.
Serious business: get ready to celebrate We’re almost ready to ‘celebrate’ the Manningham Business Excellence Awards. Join us at the gala dinner event on Friday 16 November and celebrate the wonderful businesses of Manningham, particularly those nominated for awards — and the ultimate winners. The Manningham Business Excellence Awards is a platform for our local businesses to showcase their innovation, technological prowess and community contributions. Nominees will have the chance to showcase their business journey and where they plan to head in the future.
Winners of the Manningham Business Excellence Awards consistently see their businesses grow in leaps and bounds. The gala dinner event is a fantastic chance to network with Manningham’s business people, make connections within our community and continue to grow your business. Good luck, and see you there!
Sunday 11 November You can show your respect on Remembrance Day at a local memorial service.
• 10.35am service Warrandyte RSL, 113 Brackenbury Street, Warrandyte 9844 3567 • 10.45am service Templestowe RSL 156 Parker Street, Templestowe 9846 3823
COMMUNITY
At 11.00am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than 4 years of warfare. This year is the 100th anniversary of this armistice.
awm.gov.au/commemoration/ remembrance-day
EVENT DETAILS Friday 16 November 7.00pm to 10.00pm Manningham Function Centre 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS Tickets are $88 per person and can be purchased online or by contacting Jen Mills on 0401 797 253 or awards@manninghambea.com.au manninghambea.com.au/ events
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Christmas crafting It’s time to get creative for Christmas. Warrandyte Neighbourhood House will be running some Christmas inspired craft workshops later this month.
COMMUNITY
MAKE A BUSH CHRISTMAS WREATH Design and create a wonderful rustic Christmas wreath using natural materials collected from your garden. Learn how to weave vines into a wreath and decorate. Saturday 24 November 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, Level 1, 168 Yarra Street
$35
CHRISTMAS CRAFT Join the fun of making lots of different Christmas crafts using clay, felt, card, glitter and lots more. Make a wreath, elf, felt star, fridge magnet, clay ornament or candle holder. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years Thursdays 22 and 29 November and 6 December 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, Level 1, 168 Yarra Street
$69 for 3 sessions, includes all materials. To book your place contact the Warrandyte Neighbourhood House 9844 1839 warrandyteneighbourhood house.org.au
Santa is coming to Manningham For more than 36 years, the magic of Christmas has been captured under the stars at Ruffey Lake Park, where our community gathers for Carols by Candlelight. Come and enjoy a night of festive cheer for the whole family, singing along to your favourite carols. There will be plenty of pre-show fun, activities and entertainment for the kids, including a very special visit from Santa. Pack a picnic and dine alfresco on the grass. You can also purchase food from some of Melbourne’s finest food stalls and food trucks that will be there on the night. The line-up includes celebrity MC Dan Hamill and X Factor star Natalie Ong among a host of fabulous performers. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks finale.
DON’T MISS THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Friday 14 December 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Ruffey Lake Park, 267 George Street, Doncaster manningham.vic.gov.au/carols
Swim for life
The Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming Club is an adult swimming club affiliated with Masters Swimming Australia. Established in 1983, it is one of the longest running clubs in Victoria. The Dolphins’ special 4 week Swim for Life program for adults 18 years and over is starting again this month.
Water safety begins with you. Water’s everywhere and it’s not always clear, clean and heated. Learn water safety and personal survival skills for the beach, river, lake and even your pool at home. Young children are fascinated by water. Recognise and reduce potential water dangers around your home — like nappy buckets, fish ponds, bathtubs and wading or swimming pools. To keep your family safe, on and around water, the professionals at Aquarena recommend: • Be within arm’s reach when your family is in, on or around water. • Ensure that there is attentive supervision at all times — don’t get distracted by a book or your phone. • Make sure your pool fence is safe and secure and the lock is working properly at all times. • Enrol your kids in a learn to swim program.
Aquarena Aquatics Manager, Olivia Lie is looking forward to summer.
“I’m super excited to head into the summer and share our wonderful new swimming lesson program with the Manningham community.
The program is free, but pool entrance fee and other conditions apply. Members of the club come together for fun, fitness and friendship through swimming for competition and fitness. To join Swim for Life, go to the website to download an application form or call Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre to register 9848 1300.
COMMUNITY
Play it safe around water this summer
The program is designed for people who can already swim at least 50m freestyle and are comfortable in deep water.
doncasterdolphins.com.au
Whether you are just starting out or swimming at squad level, we have a program to cater for you. From 6 month olds to adults, we have programs for all ages and abilities on offer here at the centre. We can’t wait to see you at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre,” Ms Lie said.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE AQUARENA PROGRAM aquarena.com.au/learn-to-swim
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COMMUNITY
Be prepared for summer Victoria’s hot, dry summers are great for holidays — but they can be dangerous too. Stay safe with these tips and resources.
KNOW YOUR RISKS You don’t have to live near bushland for your home to be at risk of fire — and remember that grassfires can be just as dangerous as bushfires. Make sure you know what to do if you live close to grassland in a rural area or where the suburbs meet grassland. Take a look at the information available on CFA’s website. cfa.vic.gov.au/about/plan-andprepare
BACK UP PLANS Fires are unpredictable and it's important to remember that home emergency plans can fail. Having a back-up plan that identifies your shelter or last resort options may save your life if you are caught in a fire. cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/ back-up-plans
MONITOR EMERGENCY WARNINGS Tune into local radio ABC774, Eastern 98.1FM and/or Plenty Valley 88.6FM. If your phone is in an area impacted by an emergency — and phone service is available — alert information may be sent to your landline as a voicemail message or to your mobile phone as a text message.
You can also download the Bureau of Meteorology app to your smart phone. The app can give you detailed weather information based on your location. bom.gov.au/app PLAN FOR PETS Ensure you have a way to safely transport your pets and livestock. If possible, have options for places your pets can stay in an emergency.
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STAY INFORMED Download the VicEmergency app for access to community information and warnings for all types of emergencies occurring in Victoria. emergency.vic.gov.au
CONNECT WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS Discuss your emergency plan and how you can support each other. Identify and connect with neighbours who may need assistance planning for an emergency and discuss how you may be able to help.
PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY A great way you can reduce the risks bushfires pose to your home and family is to remove overgrown vegetation from your property. The Manningham Planning Scheme includes controls about the removal of vegetation, particularly native
Garden waste vouchers Do you live in Manningham’s Bushfire Prone Area? If you do, you’re eligible for up to 4 vouchers a year for garden waste disposal. To help you maintain your property all year round, and reduce the potential fire risk of garden waste, contact us for your vouchers to use at our Manningham Garden Waste Centre. Each voucher provides residents living in the Bushfire Prone Area free disposal of a 6m x 4m level loaded trailer. Call 9840 9333 to get a voucher that is valid from now until 30 December. You can also get vouchers that you can use in upcoming months: • Sunday 6 January to Sunday 31 March 2019 • Sunday 7 April to Sunday 30 June 2019. Manningham Garden Waste Centre, corner Websters and Blackburn Roads, Templestowe, is open Sundays 9.00am to 3.00pm. The centre is closed on long weekends, selected dates and in extreme weather conditions. manningham.vic.gov.au/garden-waste-vouchers
vegetation, and we can help you navigate them. Call 9840 9470 for any advice on whether you need approval to remove vegetation. manningham.vic.gov.au/ bushfire-emergencies
UPDATE YOUR INSURANCE Does your insurance cover your risks? Be Ready Warrandyte is holding a Bushfire Insurance Forum on Thursday 15 November at 7.00pm. At the event, find out about Manningham’s risk profile, an update on the fire season, and how to know if your insurance covers your risks For more information and to book, email info@warrandyte.org.au The Department of Health and Human Services has a new campaign to help Victorians make sure they have adequate coverage.
Community Fireguard Are you passionate about keeping your home and your family safe this fire season? The Community Fireguard program is designed for people who live in high risk bush or grass fire areas. The program caters for groups that are made up of neighbours or other local residents and will help you: • Plan for a range of scenarios • Make informed decisions when it counts • Maintain a fire smart house and garden • Work together with your community to reduce everyone's bushfire risk It only takes one person to get the ball rolling, so if you would like to find out more about this program visit: cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/community-fireguard 9840 9333
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GET RE-USING AND RECYCLING IN
National Recycling Week ENVIRONMENT
Founded by Planet Ark in 1996, National Recycling Week celebrates the environmental benefits of recycling and is held from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 November. The annual campaign promotes recycling initiatives to increase understanding of what items can and cannot be recycled and improve understanding of the kerbside recycling process. Manningham has achieved some great recycling results this year. We recycled 54.1% of our waste, sending the lowest tonnage of waste to landfill ever recorded for Manningham. We are hosting a display at The Pines Shopping Centre from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 November.
Come down and have a chat to staff from council and Visy who are there to answer all your questions about recycling.
See the recycling sorting process of each type of material up close before it’s taken to be made into new products.
There will be some great giveaways for children, including activity booklets, lunch boxes and items made from recyclable materials.
Transport to the Visy recycling sorting facility is available, meet us at the Manningham Civic Centre.
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR RECYCLING? Come along and find out about recycling at Visy’s recycling sorting facility in Heidelberg on Tuesday 13 November.
Register your interest, as places are limited. manningham.vic.gov.au/ national-recycling-week
Recycling information online Find out more about how you can get involved in the recycling revolution. Visit our website to learn about: • bins, hard rubbish and garden waste collections • what you can recycle and how • our recycling centres manningham.vic.gov.au/waste
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• composting • transfer stations (tips and dumps) • chemical and hazardous waste.
IN BRIEF manningham.vic.gov.au EUROPEAN SOCCER ACADEMY Are you interested in trying soccer? Contact the European Soccer Academy for information about a free trial. Registrations are also now open for kids aged 5 to 13 years for the academy’s elite program. Classes are on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.30am at East Doncaster Secondary College’s Sporting Facilities, 20 George Street, East Doncaster. For more information, contact Arco. arco.cantone@gmail.com
#BUYLOCALMANNINGHAM All spring, people have been shopping locally for a chance to win $1,000. The #BuyLocalManningham campaign is one way we have been promoting the benefits of supporting Manningham’s local businesses. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the campaign and promoting it. Take a look at the entries on Facebook and Instagram: • instagram.com/explore/tags/ buylocalmanningham • facebook.com/hashtag/ buylocalmanningham Check the Buy Local webpage from Tuesday 6 November to see who the lucky winners are. manninghambusiness.com. au/buy-local/
MILGATE FÊTE AND M-FACTOR TALENT SHOW Join us for a family-friendly day on Sunday 25 November from 10.00am to 6.00pm and help us raise funds for an all abilities playground at Milgate Primary School. There will be plenty of things to keep the family going all day with rides, show bags, workshops and activities. Be sure to check out the M-Factor live auditions throughout the day — you could be witnessing the rise of a star. milgateps.vic.edu.au/page/199
Kicking goals at Pettys Reserve We love our sports in Manningham and soccer is fast becoming a favourite. In fact, there are over 1,700 players in Manningham and that number increases each season. To support our soccer lovers, we have been working towards developing a regional soccer facility at Pettys Reserve as part of our Capital Works Program over the next 3 years. Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said the development will be a massive win for Manningham’s soccer community.
“The redevelopment will help address the growing demands on our facilities and give our clubs an edge above the rest,” he said. The new facility will feature two synthetic soccer fields with floodlighting, a new sports pavilion and extra car parking. The new fields will allow players to enjoy use of the facility throughout the year. It will be shared and enjoyed by our local sporting clubs and be accessible to all ages, gender and abilities.
In September, Minister for Sport John Eren visited Pettys Reserve in Templestowe and announced an $800,000 grant to help redevelop the reserve into a state-of-the-art soccer facility. Cr Conlon thanked Sport and Recreation Victoria for the generous contribution to the project and said the grant would benefit Manningham’s sporting communities for many years to come. At the announcement, former Socceroo and Executive Manager Facilities and Advocacy of Football Federation Victoria, Gary Cole, congratulated Manningham and said it would be a great community hub for local clubs. You can expect to start kicking goals at the new Pettys Reserve facility at the start of the 2021 winter season. TOP PICTURE: Cr Andrew Conlon, Minister for Sport John Eren and former Socceroo Gary Cole at Petty’s Reserve in Templestowe.
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Calendar of
EVENTS Tuesday 6 November
Melbourne Cup Day
Enjoy the Melbourne Cup public holiday. Wednesday 7 November 9.00am to 4.00pm
Business Advisory Service
Book a confidential, one-on-one session to provide support with business planning, growth strategies, challenges and more. Manningham Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Bookings essential 20 manninghambusiness.com.au Saturday 10 November 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Jam & Jive @ Ajani
If you play an instrument, dance, rap, sing, do comedy or music, come and showcase your talents. Categories include band, instrumental, vocal, dance, other entertainment. Each category wins a voucher. There will be fun for all the family with a sausage sizzle, face painting and more. Ajani Community Hall 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe Bookings essential 9850 3687
livelearnajani.org.au
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LEFT: Remembrance Day ABOVE: National Recycling Week
Sunday 11 November
Remembrance Day services 10.00am march 10.50am service
Doncaster RSL, corner Doncaster and Leeds Street, Doncaster 9842 9308
10.35am service
Warrandyte RSL, 113 Brackenbury Street, Warrandyte 9844 3567
10.45am service
Templestowe RSL 156 Parker Street, Templestowe 9846 3823
awm.gov.au/commemoration/ remembrance-day Sundays 11, 18 and 25 November and 2 December 9.00am to 10.00am
Swim for Life
Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming Club’s program is for adults over 18 years. Application forms are available on the website. Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre 139–153 Williamsons Road, Templestowe Lower Bookings essential 9848 1300
Pool entrance fee and other conditions apply doncasterdolphins.com.au
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Monday 12 November 10.30am to 12.00pm (noon)
Supporting your child to sleep — November
If you’re a Manningham Maternal and Child Health client, join our free information sessions on supporting your child's sleep. Doncaster MCH Centre, Level 1, MC Square Bookings essential manningham.vic.gov.au/ supporting-your-child-to-sleepnovember Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 November 9.00am to 6.00pm
National Recycling Week display
Visit staff from Visy and Council for answers to your recycling questions and plenty of giveaways. The Pines Shopping Centre manningham.vic.gov.au/wasteand-recycling Tuesday 13 November 9.30am to 12.30pm
Follow your recyclables
A tour of Visy’s recycling sorting facility in Heidelberg. Morning tea and transport to and from the facility will be provided. Meet at Manningham Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 9210 2660.
Bookings essential manningham.vic.gov.au/ national-recycling-week
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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LEFT: Bushfire Insurance forum
VENUE
ABOVE: Business Excellence Awards
DURING BUSINESS HOURS
RIGHT: Currawong Bush Park
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL COST
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNITY
Thursday 15 November 7.00pm
Be Ready Warrandyte Bushfire Insurance Forum
Learn about Manningham’s risk profile, insurance and how to know if you’re covered. Warrandyte Community Church 57 Yarra Street, Warrandyte info@warrandyte.org.au warrandyte.org.au/fire Friday 16 November 10.00am - 12.00pm (noon)
Twitching with Sean Dooley
Sean will share his passion for birds on this two hour twitching tour as you stroll the grounds of Heide. Finish with a light morning tea provided at the Rose Walk Pavilion. Please BYO binoculars. Adult $38, Concession $32 Heide Members $30 heide.com.au/events/twitchingsean-dooley Thursday 15 November 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
The Importance of Childhood and Play
Learn how play can help children build life skills, self-esteem and resilience. Manningham Civic Centre 699, Doncaster Road, Doncaster Bookings essential
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BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
Friday 16 November 6.00pm to 10.30pm
Manningham Business Excellence Awards — Gala Ceremony
Join us to celebrate the achievements of local businesses as the winners of the annual Business Excellence Awards are announced. Manningham Function Centre 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster Bookings essential $88 (3-course meal and beverages included) manninghambea.com.au Friday 16 November to Saturday 24 November
Sherbrooke Theatre presents Secret Bridesmaid’s Business
Meg and her bridesmaids are planning to kick up their heels during the final hours before the big day. But not everything goes to plan, as a lastminute scandal threatens to ruin the whole affair. By Elizabeth Coleman. Directed by Loretta Bishop. Doncaster Playhouse 679 Doncaster Road Doncaster sherbrooketc.org.au
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Sunday 18 November 9.00am to 4.00pm
Manningham Family Festival at Finns
Celebrate 15 years of family fun at Finns Reserve, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Templestowe. Enjoy a great mix of food, craft, music and community stalls. There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids — jumping castles, pony rides and an animal farm. Entry by gold coin donation. All profits go towards community projects. Finns Reserve Templestowe Road Templestowe templestowerotary.org.au/ events/mann-family-fest Saturday 24 November 10.00am to 12.00pm
Spring Outdoors Program: Wildlife of Currawong Bush Park
Join local ecologist David De Angelis for a wildlife walk around Currawong Bush Park and get up close and personal with local wildlife from Wild Action, the zoo that comes to you. Includes a 2km walk on narrow, difficult trails. Suitable for ages 8 and older. Currawong Bush Park Bookings essential manningham.vic.gov.au/springoutdoors
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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DEC
28
LEFT: Bike it!
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VENUE
ABOVE: Manningham Art Gallery
DURING BUSINESS HOURS
RIGHT: Carols by Candlelight
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL COST ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNITY
Sunday 25 November 10.00am to 6.00pm
Milgate Fête
Join us for a family-friendly day and help us raise funds for an all abilities playground at Milgate Primary School. There will be plenty of things to keep the family going all day with rides, show bags, workshops and activities. Be sure to check out the M-Factor live auditions throughout the day — you could be witnessing the rise of a star! 96 Landscape Drive Doncaster East 9842 7744 milgateps.vic.edu.au/page/199 Tuesday 27 November 9.30am to 2.30pm
BikeIt!
Register your school group of 10 students from grades 5 and/or 6. It is a joint initiative of Manningham and Maroondah councils and sponsored by RoadSafe Eastern Metro Inc and supported by Victoria Police. Peter Vergers Reserve, 537 Maroondah Highway Ringwood
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WEBSITE/EMAIL
Opening Wednesday 28 November 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday 5 December 7.30pm
See artworks from students and tutors from Manningham Art Studios inspired by artists, artworks, movements and concepts.
Hear about recent surveys of 2 of our local threatened species — Leadbeater’s possum and greater gliders — from wildlife economist Louise Durkin.
Inspired
Manningham Art Gallery, Ground Floor, MC Square 687 Doncaster Road Doncaster manningham.vic.gov.au/inspired Thursday 29 November 3.15pm to 5.30pm
Women’s Health East Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting will also include an event as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign. Women’s Health East, 125 George Street Doncaster East whe.org.au/blog/2018/09/07/ agm16days
9840 9333
csadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au manningham.vic.gov.au/bikeit-2018
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Seminar: possum and glider conservation
Grand Hotel Warrandyte, 110 Yarra Street Warrandyte 9840 9333 manningham.vic.gov.au/ environment-seminars Friday 14 December 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Carols by Candlelight
Come enjoy a night of festive cheer for the whole family, singing along to your favourite carols. There will be plenty of pre-show fun, free activities and entertainment for the kids, including a very special visit from Santa. Ruffey Lake Park, 267 George Street, Doncaster manningham.vic.gov.au/carols
INTERPRETER SERVICE 9840 9355
Cr Andrew Conlon (Mayor) MULLUM MULLUM WARD
English Spring is a great time to get out and about - why not test our newly completed Mullum Mullum trail or brush up on your swimming at Aquarena. Now is also the time to prepare your home for the upcoming fire season. While you’re out and about make sure you also take a look at our new community artwork at Tunstall Square.
Simplified Chinese/简体中文
Italian/Italiano
在这春意盎然的大好时光，为什么 不出来试试我们刚建好的Mullum Mullum步道、或来Aquarena一展 您的泳姿？鉴于火灾季节即将到来， 现在亦是时候在家做好防火准备。
La primavera è un periodo fantastico per uscire: perché non provi il nuovo sentiero Mullum Mullum che abbiamo appena completato o ricominci a fare nuoto all’Aquarena? Adesso è anche il momento di preparare la casa per la prossima stagione degli incendi.
您出门时也不要忘了来Tunstall Square看看我们新展出的社区艺术 作品。
Mentre sei in giro dai un’occhiata alle nuove opere d’arte comunitarie a Tunstall Square.
在這春意盎然的大好時光，爲什麽 不出來試試我們剛建好的Mullum Mullum步道、或來Aquarena一展 您的泳姿？鑒於火災季節即將到來， 現在亦是時候在家做好防火準備。 您出門時不要忘了來Tunstall Square 看看我們新展出的社區藝術作品。
Greek/Ελληνικά Η Άνοιξη είναι μια υπέροχη εποχή να βγείτε έξω – γιατί δεν δοκιμάζετε το καινούργιο μας μονοπάτι Mullum Mullum που ολοκληρώθηκε πρόσφατα ή να εξασκήσετε το κολύμπι σας στο Aquarena. Τώρα είναι επίσης ο καιρός να ετοιμάσετε το σπίτι σας για την προσεχή περίοδο υψηλής επικινδυνότητας δασικών πυργαγιών. Ενώ είσαστε έξω πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να επισκεφτείτε τα νέα έργα τέχνης της κοινότητας μας στη Πλατεία Tunstall [Tunstall Square].
Persian (Farsi)/فارسی بیایید.بهار بهترین زمان برای گردشگری است را کهMullum Mullum و مسیر پیاده روی تازگی تکمیل شده تجریه کنید ویا مهارتهای شنای . بهبود دهیدAquarena خود را در استخر زمان آماده کردن خانه ها برای فصلی با خطر آتش .سوزیهای طبیعی نیز فرارسیده حتما نگاهی هم،در حال گردشگری در اینجا و آنجا به آثار هنری جدید جامعه در . بیندازیدTunstall Square
Arabic/عربي لماذا ال- الربیع هو وقت رائع للخروج والتنزه الذي تمMullum Mullum تختبروا مسار االنتهاء من إقامته مؤخرا ً أو إعادة تنشیط سباحتكم اآلن هو أیضا ً الوقت إلعداد.Aquarena في .منزلكم لموسم الحرائق القادم ً عندما تكونوا في الخارج تأكدوا من إلقاء نظرة أیضا على العمل الفني المجتمعي الجدید الخاص بنا في .Tunstall ساحة
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Take a hike (or ride)
The Mullum Mullum Trail opened in September and is the major attraction of the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park. Stretching from the Yarra River in Templestowe to the EastLink Trail in Donvale, the new Mullum Mullum Trail is an 18.5km walking or bicycling trail through the bush, perfect for nature lovers. Get the family outside with your bikes or hiking shoes and discover tawny frogmouths, cockatoos, butcher birds, platypus and wildflowers (especially in spring). You might even come across a koala or two. Make a day of it and enjoy a picnic at the tables dotted along the trail. There are plenty of places to stop and have a play with the kids at one of the many playgrounds within easy access of the trail.
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• Parkway barbecue and picnic area in Templestowe • Currawong Bush Park in East Doncaster is a wildlife sanctuary featuring many walking trails, an Environment Centre, playground, barbecues, picnic tables, drinking water and toilet facilities. • There are playspaces at Dellview, Larnoo, and Manna Gum — which is also across from Beasleys Teahouse. Find out more about the trail and the facilities on offer. manningham.vic.gov.au/mullum-mullum-trail
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