Keeping the community informed
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…
Social housing news a pleasing outcome
Moonee Valley City Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to abandon its controversial plans that would have seen them stop paying rates on social housing. By deciding not to pay rates on social housing residences, Council was expected to lose $2.8 million per year which would have forced Moonee Valley Council to either increase…
Accessibility overhaul lifts Flemington Library lover’s experience
For Angela Galeano, her public library is about so much more than books. Angela is originally from Argentina. She has been attending English classes at Flemington Library in Melbourne’s inner north-west since 2018. Sitting in class and chatting with her fellow classmates is when she feels most content. But, for Angela, getting to class can…
Need help getting vaccinated? We’re offering a free vaccination support service!
Vaccination is one of the best ways to keep ourselves and those around us …