Keeping the community informed
Meet the Mayor
Meet the Mayor sessions are an opportunity to connect, ask questions and chat about local issues that matter to you. Speak directly to the Mayor of Moonee Valley, Ava Adams, in various locations around Moonee Valley. Upcoming dates and locations: Friday, 10 October| 12-1.30pm Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds (Outside Moonee Ponds Central entrance/Peter Alexander) 80…
3 easy steps to become a Wiser Driver
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…
Jazz fever hits Moonee Valley for Melbourne International Jazz Festival
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…
‘Build new connections’: Why Bidhya volunteers at Council and how you can too
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. …
Your wrap of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 23 September
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…
Tree of the Month | Mount Alexander Road’s Canary Island Date Palms
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…
Council updates, Media Releases
Media release | Major public art commission in Melbourne’s north west explores 40,000 years of culture and climate change
Media Release Major Public Art Commission in Melbourne’s North West Explores 40,000 Years of Culture and Climate Change Unveiling on 1 October at Incinerator Gallery, a new playable sculpture by Trawlwoolway multidisciplinary artist Edwina Green (pictured) invites children to explore, imagine, and play on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Commissioned as part of Moonee Valley City Council’s…
Council updates, Incinerator Gallery
More chances to visit The Playground Project Melbourne these school holidays
The Playground Project Melbourne is the perfect family activity these school holidays – and we’re throwing open the doors at Incinerator Gallery for longer so more visitors can enjoy this blockbuster exhibition. Thousands of art design and design lovers have already visited the acclaimed The Playground Project on its first foray outside the northern hemisphere….
What you told us in the Community Satisfaction Survey 2025
In February and March this year, council representatives door-knocked Moonee Valley residents to ask about their experience with Council services and facilities, and seek feedback on our governance and leadership, planning and development work, and customer service. We also asked participants to list the issues they most wanted Council to address. The Community Satisfaction Survey…
Council updates, Family, Parks and open spaces
Stunning redevelopment of Rosehill Park, a welcoming place for all
The Rosehill Park Playspace is now open, offering a vibrant and inclusive play experience designed for all ages and abilities. With a mix of imaginative structures and sensory elements, it’s the perfect destination for families, friends, and nature lovers. The stunning playspace features: Adventure play: A custom-built tree tower with a large slide, cubbyhouse, climbing…