Keeping the community informed
What’s on this Children’s Week 2024
Discover our Children’s Week program for 2024 Children’s Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. Join us for a range of fun, interactive activities for children and families around Moonee Valley. There is something for everyone, indoors and outside, for children up to 8 years old alongside…
Statement from the Mayor
Suspension of Samantha Byrne Ms Samantha Byrne has been suspended from her role as a City of Moonee Valley councillor effective from Tuesday, 10 September 2024 for a period of 14 days. An external and independent Arbiter, appointed under the Local Government Act 2020, has ruled that Ms Byrne has breached three standards of conduct,…
Business, Council updates, Sustainability and environment
New Organics Advisory Service: Free food-waste advice for businesses
This program has now ended, keep an eye on our website for future opportunities. Are you a hospitality or food-producing business in Moonee Valley? Find out how to make food waste management work for you. Access our new free Organics Advisory Service for businesses and commercial landlords. We’re moving away from a traditional disposal…
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. …