Keeping the community informed
Statement from the Mayor
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 Statement on the passing of Maribyrnong councillor and 3-time former mayor, Cr Sarah Carter Attributable to Mayor Pierce Tyson, City of Moonee Valley. Mayor Emeritus, Cr Sarah Carter, was a relentlessly glass half-full optimist through her decade and a half service to the Maribyrnong community. I was honoured to work with…
Statement from the Mayor
Sunday, 28 July 2024 Appointment of municipal monitors extended The Victorian Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne MP, today announced an extension to the appointments of municipal monitors at the City of Moonee Valley. The two monitors, Prue Digby and Phillip Carruthers, will now continue at Moonee Valley until 28 February 2025. The monitors were…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Wurundjeri Week 2024
Wurundjeri Week is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Traditional Owners of greater Melbourne, including Moonee Valley. The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woi-wurrung language word wurun meaning the manna gum, which is found along Birrarung (Yarra River), and djeri, the grub found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the ‘Witchetty…
Council updates, Media Releases
MEDIA ALERT: Moonee Valley Council adopts Budget 2024-25
Moonee Valley City Council has adopted its budget for the 2024-25 financial year. At its meeting on Tuesday, 25 June in its Moonee Ponds chambers, the Council adopted the budget, following a public consultation period on the Draft Budget from 26 April to 17 May, during which a record 107 submissions were received and reviewed. …
Maribyrnong Road maintenance and renewal works
Yarra Trams, in partnership with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), is conducting tram replacement works on Maribyrnong Road, between Union Road and Navigator Street. These works will include a full road closure of Maribyrnong Road, between Union Road and Navigator Street, from 9pm, Friday 28 June to 5am, Monday 15 July 2024, while…
Women’s Leadership Program Expressions of Interest
Moonee Valley City Council acknowledges that community leaders are a valuable community asset and is committed to developing leadership capacity in local women. The Women’s Leadership Program is an opportunity for women to support the next wave of community leaders to make positive social change. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to work with their…
Council updates, Events, Sustainability and environment
Community planting day – Sunday, 28 July
Join us for our biggest planting event of the year in celebration of National Tree Day! The Maribyrnong River is Moonee Valley’s key wildlife corridor. By planting native seedlings along the embankments, residents can help keep our river and the wildlife habitat healthy and thriving. There will be lots of seedlings to plant, fun for…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
NAIDOC Week 2024
NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and to participate in celebration of the oldest, continuous living culture on earth. This year’s theme, “Keep the Fire Burning!…
Council updates, Media Releases
Moonee Valley scores top ‘MobileMuster’ mantle
When it comes to rounding up unwanted mobile phones – or bits of them – Moonee Valley has proven itself a master of the muster. Last week the City of Moonee Valley was named the top collector among Victorian local governments in the annual MobileMuster for the 2023-24 financial year. Through the Council’s transfer station…
Moonee Valley’s Gathering of Artists
Connecting Creatives and Cultivating Community Moonee Valley City Council invites artists and creatives to its annual Gathering of Artists at The Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds on Monday, 13 May from 5.30pm. This event offers an invaluable opportunity for local creatives and artists to come together, network, and explore exciting possibilities. Council is committed to…