Council updates

The Mason Square mural is ready for a refresh! As part of both the recent budget adoption and our commitment to public art under the Igniting Creativity portfolio, the current Mason Square mural is due for a new interpretation. We are now seeking quotes from experienced artists to design and install a new outdoor mural…

Moonee Valley City Council is excited to announce that leading design consultancy, CityLab, has been appointed to facilitate a design competition for the redevelopment of the much-loved Queens Park West Playground. This competition will bring fresh ideas and creativity to one of our city’s most iconic open spaces, marking the conclusion of The Playground Project…

Science isn’t just something done by people in lab coats using microscopes and test tubes. Citizen science is about everyday people getting involved in data collection to better understand our environment, wildlife and ecosystems. Right now there are ways you can help expand our scientific understanding of Moonee Valley. Council is hosting a guided Bird…

With busy roads, confusing rules and new road rules coming into effect each year, driving can be overwhelming.  Thankfully, Moonee Valley’s Wiser Driver sessions are back! Come along to Council’s free 4-week course for over 55’s and build on your driving experience with your peers. These classroom-based sessions help older drivers continue learning and improving to…

MEDIA RELEASE Jazz fever hits Moonee Valley for Melbourne International Jazz Festival Jazz Westside: Moonee Valley Sunday Sessions will have music lovers up on their feet on Sunday ,19 October, with the likes of Maisie Niven, Dean Kalait Trio, Emnio Styeles, YARA, and many more, taking to stages across various Moonee Valley venues as part…

Are you looking for a way to get more involved in your local community?  Volunteers are the backbone of Moonee Valley, and we are fortunate to have more than 100 volunteers providing invaluable contributions across a range of Council programs and services! Their dedication helps makes our city a thriving, healthy place for everyone.    …

Missed this month’s Moonee Valley City Council Meeting?  Below is a summary of items debated and endorsed.  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.  Council in good financial…

Common name: Canary Island Date Palm  Botanical name: Phoenix canariensis  Type: Avenue  Location: Mt Alexander Road, Between Shamrock and Leake Streets, Essendon, VIC, 3040  Height: Average at 9 metres  Diameter: Average at 1 metre  Welcome to the first edition of the Tree of the Month series!  Each month we will shine a light on one…