Keep Manningham Informed

Manningham Life began during the pandemic, at a time when our community needed to stay connected and informed. After the closure of the local paper in 2020, we stepped in to fill the gap — launching a free print magazine in 2021 and delivering it to 20,000 homes every second month. It was a sincere commitment, and one we were proud to make for our community.

Through it all — from the challenges of the pandemic to the cost-of-living pressures that followed — we kept going. Over four and a half years, we published 21 issues, delivering 420,000 copies to homes across Manningham. 

When rising printing and distribution costs made this unsustainable, we made the difficult decision to move online.

But our purpose hasn’t changed.

Manningham Life exists to keep our community informed, connected and heard — to share local stories, highlight community voices, and ask the questions that matter. In 2026, that role is more important than ever.

As an independent publication, owned and run by local residents, we don’t have the backing of large media organisations. We rely on the support of our community to continue this work.

If you value what we do, we ask you to support us. Any amount — whether it’s $1 or more — makes a real difference. Your support helps ensure that Manningham continues to have a trusted, independent local voice.