Keeping the community informed
Moonee Valley successful recipient of Access for All Abilities Community Sports Grant
Moonee Valley Mayor Councillor Samantha Byrne welcomes the Minister for Community Sport’s announcement of more than $120,000 funding to support the delivery of a new program, MOVE Moonee Valley Swim and Social, in Moonee Valley later this year. On Tuesday, 5 April The Hon. Ros Spence MP announced that Council will receive funding through the…
Mental health hub exclusion a major oversight
Moonee Valley’s exclusion from the Victorian Government’s newly announced mental health hubs is a major oversight, Mayor Samantha Byrne said today. “The State Government’s newly announced funding for youth and family mental health hubs leaves our vulnerable young community members out in the cold”, the Mayor said. “Young people and families in Moonee Valley face…
We are Certified Carbon Neutral (again!)
We are excited to reveal that our 2020-21 Council operations have been certified as Carbon Neutral! This is the second year in a row we have achieved the certification under the Australian Government’s Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard. The annual certification process is part of an ongoing commitment to our MV2040 Green Action Plan target…
Welcome funding commitment for iconic waterway
Moonee Valley Mayor Samantha Byrne has welcomed the announcement by Josh Wilson, Shadow Assistant Minister for the Environment and Peter Khalil, Federal Member for Wills of an election promise of $2.16m in funding to commence Stage 2 of Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek if Labor wins the next election. “This funding commitment from the Opposition endorses…
Council updates, Events, Valley Youth
Winter school holiday fun in Moonee Valley!
The winter school holidays are here and we have you covered with some fun and interactive programs that are sure to keep the kids entertained! Check out the programs on offer across Moonee Valley.
Neighbourhood Spirit Award Winners 2022
Citizen of the Year 2022 Nada Kalam On Sunday, 27 March we celebrated the Moonee Valley Neighbourhood Spirit Awards, as part of our Neighbour Day Community Picnic celebrations at Queens Park, Moonee Ponds. We’re thrilled to announce our 2022 Moonee Valley Citizen of the Year Award winner as Nada Kalam. Nada has worked tirelessly in…
Council updates, Events, Family
What’s on during Cultural Diversity Week?
Cultural Diversity Week (19 – 17 March) invites us to reconnect, share and express ourselves through this year’s theme; ‘Connecting Through Culture’. Moonee Valley is home to people from all corners of the world. It’s multiculturalism that creates the flavours, colours and sounds that makes our neighbourhood unique and special. It’s also a time for…
Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek – Project Update
We have good news! Melbourne Water have shared an exciting update for the Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek (Moonee Ponds Creek Naturalisation) Project. You might remember that last year Melbourne Water asked for your feedback on design concepts for the Moonee Ponds Creek Naturalisation Project in Strathmore. The design phase is progressing, and a new bridge…
Pascoe Vale Road Water Main Renewal Project
Greater Western Water is finalising the design of a new, larger water distribution main network in Alexandra Avenue, Feehan Avenue, McPherson Street, Albion Street and Pascoe Vale Road.
Fanny St Reserve Bike Track Upgrade
Have your say on the draft design for the Fanny Street Reserve bike track upgrade The draft design of the Fanny Street Reserve bike track is out for community consultation. We heard from young people, BMX and MTB riders of all ages, local residents, playground and park users and the broader Moonee Valley community. The…