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Council updates, Incinerator Gallery, Media Releases
Platforming new artists and thinking
New works showcasing bold ideas, diverse mediums and unique perspectives that strengthen communities is the focus of the three solo exhibitions on display between 18 April to 13 June at the Incinerator Gallery. The artists were drawn from the Incinerator Gallery’s call for proposals last year and form an annual exhibition called “Platform Projects.” Each…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Lest We Forget – remembering our ANZACs
Moonee Valley City Council is calling on the whole of the community to join a commemoration ceremony ahead of Anzac Day. The ANZAC legend, which was born on 25 April 1915, remembers when some 16,000 soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed under fire on the shores of Gallipoli, Türkiye. Mayor…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Street tree planting begins for 2026
Moonee Valley’s streets are soon set to become greener! Council is preparing to plant a new round of street trees across the municipality. The winter planting season is an ideal time for young trees to take root, with cooler temperatures and regular rainfall helping them establish strong, healthy growth. Over the coming months, residents will…
Niddrie and Airport West, it’s time to meet your Mayor and Ward Councillor!
Got a question for your Mayor and local ward councillor? Come along to the Niddrie Library between 11am and 12.30pm on Tuesday to have a conversation with Moonee Valley City Council Mayor, Dr Rose Iser. Steele Creek ward councillor Samantha Byrne will join the Mayor at the library. Steele Creek ward takes in the suburbs…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Boredom busters: school holiday fun is here
Parents and carers can breathe a sigh of relief. Boredom is cancelled these school holidays, thanks to a host of events and activities being held in the City of Moonee Valley. There is something for all ages, interests and skill levels. Families can choose from an extraordinary musical theatre performance, barista training for older teens, circus…
Business, Council updates, Events
Women in Business Luncheon 2026
Our 17th annual Women in Business Luncheon is back this June 2026! Grab your diary and lock in Friday, 5 June for this beloved event, featuring special guest Naomi Simson OAM and host Anjali Rao. Network with like-minded businesswomen over a delicious two-course lunch and drinks at Essendon Fields’ Hyatt Place and hear from RedBalloon…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 24 March, 2026
Missed this month’s Moonee Valley City Council Meeting? Below is a summary of some of the items 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. Lighting the way forward The…
Council updates, Media Releases
We’re proud to again be named a top employer for women
Moonee Valley City Council is once again the only local government organisation in Australia to make a coveted list of this year’s top 101 workplaces for women. WORK180, a global organisation that commits to raising workplace standards for all women, developed the showcase for top performing employers for women. For what is now the fourth year…
Moonee Valley community reflects on life beside the Maribyrnong River
Listen while you walk… jog or run! Moonee Valley City Council is proud to present River Stories, an audio series about life alongside the Maribyrnong River. In their own words, Wurundjeri Traditional Owners, community members and people impacted by the 2022 floods reflect on the river, its history and ongoing contribution to our community. This series was funded by the Victorian…
Community Recovery Committee thank you
Moonee Valley City Council has paid tribute to committee members for the dedication and courage as they guided the community recovery program following the devasting breach of the Maribyrnong River in 2022. The volunteers were acknowledged for giving support, during their own personal grief and experiences of loss, at a small ceremony at the Ascot…