Keeping the community informed
Have your say on Hallkeeper Lane’s new look
Hallkeeper Lane, opposite Moonee Ponds Train Station between Margaret Street and Des Nunan Car Park has been temporarily closed since late 2020, resulting in new outdoor dining areas, a small community space and a safe pedestrian link through Moonee Ponds. After a strong community response in support of continuing the closure and retaining Hallkeeper Lane…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley Council Meeting | 27 May, 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. Presentations Moonee Valley councillors…
Celebrating Eid al-Adha in Moonee Valley
Eid al-Adha, sometimes known as Eid II or Greater Eid, marks the culmination of the Hajj (pilgrimage) rites at Mecca and is celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. It is a time for prayer, visiting with friends and family, exchanging gifts, and eating together. To celebrate this significant day, we’ll be hosting a free event…
Help us with a new design for Queens Park West playground!
Moonee Valley City Council is exploring the possibility of redeveloping the existing playground in Queens Park West – and we want your ideas to help guide the design. At this stage we are seeking early-stage visions from the community on what elements, styles and designs would like to be seen at the redesigned playground. This…
Volunteers recognised at annual Thank You event
More than 100 volunteers have been honoured for their tireless dedication to helping Moonee Valley at this week’s Volunteers Thank You event at the Clocktower Centre. The event coincided with National Volunteer Week (May 19-25), which this year celebrated the theme ‘Connecting Communities’ to recognise the power of volunteering to bring people together. Attendees were…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
BMX jumps removed in Aberfeldie Park
Due to ongoing safety concerns and after careful consideration, Council has removed the BMX jumps located at Aberfeldie Park. During the pandemic lockdowns, there was an increased interest in mountain bike and BMX activities in the municipality, and as a result community members constructed informal tracks and jumps in parks, with Aberfeldie Park being one…
Council updates, Incinerator Gallery, Media Releases
Edwina Green named recipient of the First Nations Playable Public Art Sculpture Commission
Media Release May 2025 Edwina Green named recipient of the First Nations Playable Public Art Sculpture Commission New sculpture to offer a space where children can explore, imagine, and play on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country Incinerator Gallery, Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC), and Agency Projects are proud to announce the winner of the First Nations Playable…
National Reconciliation Week 2025
Each year during National Reconciliation Week (NRW), we come together to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High…
Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit rescues Darter bird at Queens Park
After several weeks of monitoring and rescue attempts, a Darter bird entangled in a fishing line has been successfully treated and released back into the wild thanks to the efforts of Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit and Wildlife Victoria. Discarded fishing gear continues to cause serious injuries, and often death, to native animals like birds…
Council updates, Media Releases
Municipal monitors final report welcomed
Moonee Valley City Council welcomes the final report by the Victorian Government-appointed municipal monitors which reflects the significant work that has been undertaken to enhance good governance. Quotes attributable to City of Moonee Valley Mayor, Cr Ava Adams: “On behalf of Council, I would like to thank Ms Prue Digby and Mr Phillip Carruthers for…