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Meet your Citizen of the Year, Dr Suzanne Cook

Moonee Valley residents giving back to our community have been celebrated at this year’s Neighbourhood Spirit Awards. Winners of the annual awards were announced on Sunday, 23 March at Mediterranean Fiesta in Keilor East. Among the recipients was anaesthetist and lifelong Girl Guide, Dr Suzanne Cook, who was named Moonee Valley Citizen of the Year…

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Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley Council Meeting | March 25, 2025

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. Advocating for better tower…

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Remembering the ANZACs 2025

Ahead of Anzac Day on Friday 25 April, we invite the community to join us in honouring the ANZACs at a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, 13 April. Join the Mayor of Moonee Valley, councillors, local parliamentarians and the Essendon RSL sub-branch at the Cenotaph in Queens Park as we commemorate the sacrifices and contributions made…

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Australian-first The Playground Project transforms Incinerator Gallery into interactive play space

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to announce The Playground Project, a trailblazing international exhibition connecting society through art and design and making its southern hemisphere debut at Incinerator Gallery in Melbourne from 28 June to 12 October 2025. The Australian iteration is commissioned by MVCC and incorporates visionary local case-studies in dialogue with leading…

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Community engagement opportunities for First Peoples

First Peoples living, working, or playing in Moonee Valley or surrounding areas are invited to attend our upcoming community engagement opportunities. “Marra Wirrigirri” Community Messengers First Peoples Advisory Committee – Information sessions Marra Wirrigirri will elevate First Peoples voices and prioritise Reconciliation initiatives across Council, in line with commitments in Council’s Reconciliation Plan, Bagarru Bagarru…

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A shared vision for Racecourse Road: read our strategic plan

Moonee Valley City Council and City of Melbourne are proud to announce the release of the Racecourse Road Strategic Improvements Plan (SIP), creating a shared, long-term vision to guide the future of this essential movement corridor and activity centre. The SIP outlines a coordinated and balanced strategy to ensure Racecourse Road remains a vibrant destination…

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Vote now for Moonee Valley to take home national sustainability award

Want to help Moonee Valley receive national recognition for its leadership in sustainability? It’s as easy as One, Two, Tree! Moonee Valley City Council has been announced as a finalist in the 2025 National Banksia Foundation Sustainability Awards for our groundbreaking One, Two, Tree campaign. As a finalist in the Marketing and Communications for Impact…

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Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council Meeting | February 25, 2025

Missed the Moonee Valley City Council Meeting on Tuesday, 25 February? We’ve got you covered. Below is a brief summary of the key items discussed at the meeting. 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,…

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Meet the trailblazing leaders coming to Moonee Valley this International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women in Moonee Valley. Women are central to the work we do at Moonee Valley City Council. More than two-thirds of our employees are women. Our Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CEO are all women. In 2023 and 2024,…

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Observe our Community Advisory Panel in action this Sunday

You might already know about our Community Advisory Panel – a diverse group of community volunteers who come together to discuss a range of topics important to Moonee Valley and its people. But did you know you can observe Community Advisory Panel sessions? Observers are an important part of any deliberative process. By being an…