Keeping the community informed
Honouring lives lost in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Moonee Valley City Council will honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on the National Day of Mourning, Thursday 22 January 2026. Council is inviting the community to sign a condolence book at the Civic Centre on Thursday or share their messages via Council’s digital channels to show support…
Celebrate our multicultural community at Mediterranean Fiesta this February
Wish you were soaking up the European vibe this summer? Don’t worry, we do too. That’s why we’re bringing back Mediterranean Fiesta in 2026! ‘Med Fest’ kicks off Moonee Valley’s summer festival season by bringing a celebration of our rich multicultural history to Centreway in Keilor East on Sunday, 15 February. Moonee Valley is home…
New program helps families get ready for school
Families with children turning four now have a new way to support their child’s school readiness, thanks to a program launched by Moonee Valley City Council this month. When families attend a Council run community immunisation session for their four-year old’s immunisations, they will receive a picture book to mark the completion of their childhood immunisations. This will: promote an up-to-date immunisation record…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Afton Street Pedestrian Bridge temporary closure
With sunny summer days perfect for getting outside, more people are out and about walking, running and cycling. If you enjoy a trip around the Maribyrnong trail, please be aware that the Afton Street Pedestrian Bridge will be closed for three weeks from Monday, 2 February. The bridge will be closed while essential safety inspections and maintenance are carried out, including checking and testing the…
Eskimo Joe to headline Twilight Festival
Eskimo Joe to headline Twilight Festival as Moonee Valley’s bumper festival season continues this summer Australia’s beloved alt-rock power trio Eskimo Joe will have audiences up on their feet as they headline Moonee Valley City Council’s much-loved free Lincoln Park Twilight Festival, which returns on Saturday, 28 February 2026. A destination live-music event for the…
Vale Yvonne Kernan
It is with much sadness that Moonee Valley City Council pays tribute to former Citizen of the Year, Yvonne Kernan, who passed on 26 December 2025. Yvonne was recognised in 2013 for her significant contribution to our local community, particularly Ascot Vale. She was a driving force behind the Ascot Vale Residents Action Group and…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Tree of the Month | Washingtonia Robusta
The soaring skyduster of Moonee Valley December Tree of the Month: Washingtonia Robusta Location: Ardoch Street, Essendon Common name: Mexican Fan Palm Botanical name: Washington Robusta Height: Over 30.5m Diameter: 25.4-30.5cm Life expectancy: Up to 500 years old For our final Tree of the Month for 2025, we’re celebrating one of the most soaring heights…
‘It’s just magic’: Vital friendships blossom at Bowes Avenue Community Centre
“See how bare it was, there was nothing around, can you see?” says Tina, thumbing through a photo album of happy snaps from the earliest days of the Bowes Avenue Community Centre Gardening Friendship Group. The humble patch of turf in the photo album has since transformed into a thriving fruit and vegetable garden, studded…
Djerring Flemington Hub Cafe: EOIs now open
MVCC (Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the opportunity to operate a Café and Catering Services at Djerring Flemington Hub (DFH). Council seeks to gain a more detailed understanding of the supplier market and range of solutions that may be available. DFH is a Community Centre located at 25 Mount Alexander Road, Flemington. It was opened in…
Your wrap of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 9 December
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. In Sympathy Moonee Valley City Council…