Keeping the community informed
How council grants are empowering people to build a better Moonee Valley
From volunteers to community groups and business leaders, people of all backgrounds are working to make our municipality a better place to live, work and play, and Moonee Valley City Council’s Community Grants program is here to help them. We spoke to some of our successful Community Grant Recipients; Ibrahim Ali and Hasan Hasan, Australian…
More volunteering opportunities across Moonee Valley
Thinking of volunteering? There are loads of opportunities across Moonee Valley that could match your skills and interests. Volunteers provide a vital role in our community, providing support across diverse sectors – from sports, social and community groups to environmental activities and fundraising. As well as creating feel-good moments by delivering invaluable programs and services,…
Join us for our 15th annual Mayoral Breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day
Our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at the Clocktower Centre on Friday, 6 March 2026. Hear from our key speakers, take part in a silent fundraising auction, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and witness a panel discussion featuring local women and allies making a difference in the Moonee Valley community in support of the 2026 campaign;…
Have your say on Moonee Valley City Council’s 4-Year Capital Works Program and help inform our Budget 2026/27
Every year, we prepare a budget that sets out how we will use resources responsibly and impactfully, to deliver the services, programs and infrastructure our community needs. It is important the community guides decision-making about how Council distributes these resources. We have changed our budget consultation process this year, following ongoing feedback that the community…
Your wrap of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Wednesday 28 January 2026
Missed this month’s Moonee Valley City Council Meeting? Below is a summary of items debated and resolved. Remember: you can attend Council Meetings in-person or tune into the livestream via the MVCC website. The video recording remains available at the conclusion of the meeting, as do Agendas and Minutes from past meetings. Draft 4-Year Capital Works…
Tree of the month | Angophora costata
January Tree of the Month Ascot Vale’s Smooth Bark Apple Myrtle Location: Newsom Street, Ascot Vale Common name: Sydney Red Gum or Smooth Bark Apple Myrtle Botanical name: Angophora costata Trunk circumference: 3.10 metres Our January edition of the Tree of the Month series celebrates one of the loveliest native trees in Moonee Valley, standing in Newsom Street, Ascot Vale (south of…
Applications Open for 2026 Community Grants and Workshops
Did you know that Moonee Valley City Council offers a range of community grants? Our program is designed to help people, community groups, and businesses make Moonee Valley a better place to live, work and play. Biannual Grants are now open for applications until Sunday, 1 March 2026. Grants are available in these streams: First…
Measles cases are rising – get vaccinated now to help protect yourself and the community
Measles cases are rising in Melbourne. This highly contagious disease can cause serious illness. Moonee Valley City Council has partnered with Western Health Public Health Unit and the Department of Health to promote the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. Adults aged 20-59 may not be fully protected against measles. Many people born between 1966 and…
Balancing dignity of risk with duty of care workshop
Are you a care partner, coordinator or manager in a community aged care service? Join our free workshop! This interactive, in-person workshop will support staff to understand dignity of risk and how this aligns with our duty of care to older people within a wellness and reablement approach. This will include discussion of organisational supports required for effective Dignity of Risk…
Extended opening hours during heatwave
You can find a safe, cool place to relax and recharge at a number of Council facilities during the extreme heat today. Escape the heat at your local library branch and enjoy air-conditioned spaces, free Wi-Fi, drinking water, as well as a wide range of books, magazines and newspapers to read. Flemington and Niddrie Libraries…