Keeping the community informed
Council updates, Reconciliation
Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony 2023
We’re committed to respect (Gahgook), recognition (Ngarngaith) and relationships (Djerri) through reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Stait Islander Peoples and acknowledge that January 26 can cause pain to members of our community. Annually we hold the Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony and invite community members to learn about and experience what the day means to our…
Moonee Valley City Council delivering Advocacy Strategy
We’ve released our 2022 Advocacy Report, outlining the progress made towards our key advocacy priorities in the past year, including securing a commitment from the Victorian Government to deliver a train station in Keilor East/Airport West. Our Advocacy Strategy 2022-2025 identifies our community’s top priorities, and this year we were successful in securing some…
Business, Council updates, Sustainability and environment
What businesses and organisations need to know about the single use plastics ban
The Victorian State Government is implementing a single use plastics ban for businesses in 2023. From Wednesday, 1 February 2023, Victorian businesses and organisations (including early childhood education and care services, schools and higher education, TAFEs and registered training organisations) will not be able to sell, supply or provide several single-use plastic items. Items…
Council business summary November to December 2022
Your elected Councillors meet twice a month to debate Council business, set strategic objectives and make decisions on behalf of the community. Here are some of the decisions made and discussions held over the past few months: 29 November 2022 Council’s 29 November meeting included: The draft Bagarru Bagarru Djerring Reconciliation Plan, Policy and Statement…
Petiquette: Keeping our parks and your pooch safe
How to keep your pet safe and happy these holidays
LGBTQIA+ community events and updates for 2023
Join us for the Midsumma Pride March 2023 Moonee Valley City Council are proud to announce that we will be taking part in the 2023 Midsumma Pride March and you’re invited! 🏳️🌈 Join us and march with pride down Fitzroy Street in a kilometre-long parade route to Catani Gardens, St Kilda on Sunday, 5 February…
Santa puts everyone on the nice list at Carols in the Park
WOW Moonee Valley, how good was Carols?! After two years of cancellations, our favourite night of the year came back with a bang in Queens Park. A not so silent night in Moonee Ponds Almost 7,000 holly jolly humans came along, which might be the biggest crowd we’ve ever hosted. The weather was perfect and…
Council updates, Reconciliation
Have your say on our Draft Bagarru Bagarru Djerring Reconciliation Plan 2022-25
Help us shape the Bagarru Bagarru Djerring Reconciliation Plan 2021-25 together. Have your say on our draft Plan today!
16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
16 days of activism 2022, walk against gender-based violence, call it out, stop domestic violence,stand up against violence,respect for women.
Council business summary September to November 2022
Your elected Councillors meet twice a month to debate Council business, set strategic objectives and make decisions on behalf of the community. Here are some of the decisions made and discussions held over the past few months: 27 September 2022 Council’s 27 September meeting focused on open space activation and working through challenges with improving…