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2023/24 Biannual Grants Round 1

Interested in applying for one of our biannual grants? There’s something great for everyone!   Our Biannual Grants Program provides community organisations, groups, individuals and local businesses an opportunity to deliver projects and activities that help make Moonee Valley an inclusive, vibrant and connected community. Applications for the next round of our biannual grants are…

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Djerring Flemington Hub is opening its doors!

We are excited to officially celebrate the opening of the brand new Djerring Flemington Hub!  After nearly two years of construction, the Djerring (pronounced jerr-ing) Flemington Hub is ready to be revealed. It is now a vibrant, shared and open space that will benefit Flemington and the wider Moonee Valley area.   Within the walls,…

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Keilor Road Streetscape Plan Finalised

The Keilor Road Streetscape Plan, for a section between Hoffmans Road and Cooper Street, in Essendon North, has now been finalised following two rounds of community consultation that were carried out in late 2022 and mid-2023 (see Community Engagement Report here). When we asked the community what they would like to see in the new…

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Parking Permit Renewal – October 2023

It’s that time of the year again, where all Residential and Visitor Permits are due to expire on 31 October, 2023. Here is what you need to know: If you currently hold a permit without a fee: Permits without a fee (usually your first permit), will automatically be renewed and posted to your mailing address…

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Be a part of our Community Recovery Committee!

We’re seeking expressions of interest for members of our community to be part of our Community Recovery Committee. Council has received funding from Emergency Recovery Victoria to deliver activities to support community recovery from the 2022 flood event focused on resilience building, community connection and promoting preparedness. The Community Recovery Committee will enable collaboration between…

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Get Jazzy in Moonee Ponds!

Who doesn’t like the smooth, funky sound that is Jazz? Join us in October for a Jazz Street Party like no other!  The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is back from October 20 -29. The 10 days of festivities will include performances from international stars and Australian jazz artists. This year the festival will be ringing…

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Highball Stadium Expressions of Interest Open

Council is seeking expressions of interest from the private sector to partner to deliver a highball stadium in Moonee Valley.

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Meet the Mayor at our Libraries!

Do you have questions or ideas that you’d love to chat to the Mayor about? Why not register into one of our upcoming Meet the Mayor series events. Mayor, Councillor Pierce Tyson will be heading to a Moonee Valley Libraries branch near you during August! Get to know your Council a little better, and chat…

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Community Recovery Legal Aid Drop-in

The recent floods in Moonee Valley impacted many in our community. We’re here to help. Come along to our pop up event for recovery support on Thursday, 10 August. Were you impacted by floods in 2022? If so, we encourage you to attend this is a free event for anyone who was affected in any…

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Wurundjeri Week 2023 Cultural Event

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 Woiwurrung language word ‘wurun’ meaning the Manna Gum. This is common along ‘Birrarung’ (Yarra River), and ‘djeri‘, the grub which is found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are…