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Union Square pop-up park
What you need to know Business Community news Covid Recovery Events Family Local News Parklets Last Updated January 18, 2022First published January 17, 2022 The Union Square pop-up park is coming back to Ascot Vale this summer! In cooperation with the Union Road Traders Association, we’re installing this temporary pop-up park in St Leonard’s Road. Union Square…
Mamma’s Kitchen serving at the Clocktower Café!
Our very own Mamma’s Kitchen will be serving falafels, wraps, rolls, east-African inspired curries, samosas and so much more at the Clocktower Centre Café from Monday 17 January. Check out the menu! Mamma’s Kitchen started during the pandemic in 2020 through funding from the State Government’s Working for Victoria initiative. The Council run program employs women…
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Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony
We’re committed to Respect (Gahgook), Recognition (Ngarngaith) and Relationships (Djerri) through Reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and acknowledge that January 26 can cause pain to members of our community. Annually we hold the Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony and invite community members to learn about and experience what the day means to our…
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Summer School Holiday Fun in Moonee Valley
Kids and youths can enjoy the summer school holidays with a fun and exciting range of programs and activities planned across Moonee Valley. Moonee Valley Mayor Samantha Byrne said the that upcoming school holiday program had something for everyone, with opportunities to learn new skills and make friends. “There are plenty of activities on offer…
Grant-ing shelter to the Aberfeldie Men’s Shed
The Aberfeldie Men’s Shed has a new veranda thanks to a State Government grant of $9,990 received from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Moonee Valley Mayor Samantha Byrne said Council applied for a grant for the Aberfeldie Men’s Shed to have a veranda constructed to increase the useable space and provide a new…
Advocating our way to 2025 with a list of priorities
Pandemic recovery initiatives, a local headspace centre to support mental health, investment in local sporting facilities, funding boosts for parks and waterways, and encouraging sustainable and active transport – including a Western Gateway Station at Airport West are among the priority advocacy initiatives endorsed last week by Moonee Valley City Councillors. Council last week endorsed…
Support your local businesses during Mt Alexander Road tram line works
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and Yarra Trams will be carrying out renewal works to sections of tram line on Mount Alexander Road between 6-22 December 2021 and 3-18 January 2022. These sections include: Dean Street to Ormond Road (including the intersection), Moonee Ponds. Ailsa Street to Mooltan Street, Travancore. Residents, businesses and commuters in these…
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School holiday fun in Moonee Valley!
The Winter school holidays are here and we have you covered with some fun and interactive programs that are sure to keep the kids entertained! Check out the programs on offer across Moonee Valley.
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Artist engaged to create community-driven art for Flemington Community Hub
Artist, Rosa Mar Tato Ortega has been engaged to create a series of digital visual works for the Flemington Community Hub project.
The artwork will be collated and transposed into designs for the perforated screens on the outside of the building and also incorporated into the interior detailing.
Moonee Valley’s talented young artists shine at Fireworks 2021 exhibition
The Incinerator Gallery held its annual Fireworks exhibition opening and award presentation on Friday, 10 December, with Alana Grcic-Tenner the recipient of the $500 Fireworks Art Award for Lockdown 2021 and Leila Daher the winner of the $500 Fireworks Design Award for Arisa Education Centre. In its ninth year, Fireworks showcases the accomplishments of high…