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Niddrie and Essendon North Activity Centres
Your chance to share your thoughts on the Victorian Government’s draft plans. The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and the Department of Transport and Planning have opened a consultation on their draft plans for the Niddrie and North Essendon Activity Centres. These activity centres have been named by the Victorian Government as precincts it believes can accommodate…
Council updates, Events, Family, Valley news
Jam at Youth Fest ’24
Watch Queens Park turn into a spectacular musical venue as we celebrate Youth Fest! Organised by young people in Moonee Valley, Youth Fest is a huge free music festival for young people in the community. There are so many activities happening for teens and young adults (aged 12-25) to take part in and enjoy. Set…
Stand for Council in the upcoming election
Represent the Moonee Valley community and become a candidate for the upcoming election. Nominations to stand as a candidate in the Moonee Valley City Council election open at 9am on Monday, 9 September and close at 12 noon on Tuesday, 17 September. No matter your age, gender or background, your voice is important to help…
Statement from the Mayor
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 Statement on the passing of Maribyrnong councillor and 3-time former mayor, Cr Sarah Carter Attributable to Mayor Pierce Tyson, City of Moonee Valley. Mayor Emeritus, Cr Sarah Carter, was a relentlessly glass half-full optimist through her decade and a half service to the Maribyrnong community. I was honoured to work with…
Statement from the Mayor
Sunday, 28 July 2024 Appointment of municipal monitors extended The Victorian Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne MP, today announced an extension to the appointments of municipal monitors at the City of Moonee Valley. The two monitors, Prue Digby and Phillip Carruthers, will now continue at Moonee Valley until 28 February 2025. The monitors were…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Wurundjeri Week 2024
Wurundjeri Week is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Traditional Owners of greater Melbourne, including Moonee Valley. The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woi-wurrung language word wurun meaning the manna gum, which is found along Birrarung (Yarra River), and djeri, the grub found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the ‘Witchetty…
Council updates, Media Releases
MEDIA ALERT: Moonee Valley Council adopts Budget 2024-25
Moonee Valley City Council has adopted its budget for the 2024-25 financial year. At its meeting on Tuesday, 25 June in its Moonee Ponds chambers, the Council adopted the budget, following a public consultation period on the Draft Budget from 26 April to 17 May, during which a record 107 submissions were received and reviewed. …
Maribyrnong Road maintenance and renewal works
Yarra Trams, in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), is conducting tram replacement works on Maribyrnong Road, between Union Road and Navigator Street. These works will include a full road closure of Maribyrnong Road, between Union Road and Navigator Street, from 9pm, Friday 28 June to 5am, Monday 15 July 2024, while…
Women’s Leadership Program Expressions of Interest
Moonee Valley City Council acknowledges that community leaders are a valuable community asset and is committed to developing leadership capacity in local women. The Women’s Leadership Program is an opportunity for women to support the next wave of community leaders to make positive social change. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to work with their…
Council updates, Events, Sustainability and environment
Community planting day – Sunday, 28 July
Join us for our biggest planting event of the year in celebration of National Tree Day! The Maribyrnong River is Moonee Valley’s key wildlife corridor. By planting native seedlings along the embankments, residents can help keep our river and the wildlife habitat healthy and thriving. There will be lots of seedlings to plant, fun for…