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MEDIA RELEASE: One, Two, Tree set to green the west
Moonee Valley City Council is leading the charge to plant more trees in the west, with the launch of its One, Two, Tree campaign. In consultation with Greening the West – a consortium of western councils, facilitated by Greater Western Water – Moonee Valley City Council has launched One, Two, Tree to encourage the community…
Council updates, Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: Counting down to Festival lift-off
Photo: Moonee Valley After Dark headliners, Electric Fields. We’re just five sleeps away from the return of the mighty – and mightily missed! – Moonee Valley Festival this Saturday, 24 February! Six years since it last took over Queens Park, Moonee Valley Festival is ready to make up for lost time, with double the fun…
Council updates, Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: End the waiting for rail link: Moonee Valley Mayor
Melbourne Airport continues to delay the much-needed Airport Rail Link by insisting on an underground train station at the airport, says Moonee Valley City Council Mayor, Cr Pierce Tyson. Mayor Tyson has called on the airport to end its impasse and drop impractical and obstructionist demands for an underground station. His call comes after Melbourne…
Business, Council updates, Events
Local Melbourne Food & Wine Festival tour in March!
Discover Ascot Vale’s culinary gems with our Melbourne Food and Wine Festival progressive feast. Council has teamed up with hospitality businesses to present an incredible guided culinary event in celebration of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Head on a foodie pilgrimage through Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds that will take you through a series…
Statement on appointment of Municipal monitors
Update: On 5 February 2024, Prue Digby was appointed as the second municipal monitor. Moonee Valley City Council Mayor Cr Pierce Tyson today welcomed the appointment of two municipal monitors. Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne MP today announced Mr Phillip Carruthers would commence as monitor for Moonee Valley City Council for six months,…
Community Satisfaction Survey now online!
Share your feedback on how we’re doing! From 27 March to Tuesday, 30 April 2024, you can participate in our annual Community Satisfaction survey online to voice your opinion. You asked, and we listened. We’re now making our Community Satisfaction Survey online! If you’re more comfortable sharing your thoughts online, this is right up your…
Council updates, Media Releases
Festivals ready to ignite the Valley
The City of Moonee Valley launches its 2024 festival season with electric and eclectic lineups across major events in February and March. Multi award-winning Aboriginal Australian electronic duo Electric Fields will lead a sizzling lineup when the Moonee Valley Festival makes a triumphant return to Queens Park in Moonee Ponds on Saturday, 24 February 2024….
Council updates, Events, Incinerator Gallery, Valley news
Midsumma in Moonee Valley!
We’re thrilled to announce we’ll be participating again in the 2024 Midsumma Pride March! Walk with us in the Midsumma Pride March Get loud and proud! Don your most vibrant frocks and join us as we march with pride down Fitzroy Street in a kilometre-long parade route to Catani Gardens, St Kilda on Sunday, 4…
Clear your library fines, feed the community
The Food for Fines program is back at Moonee Valley Libraries this Christmas. Now, more than ever, vulnerable community members are feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis, and are in need of support to help them celebrate the festive season. The Food for Fines initiative invites library patrons to donate non-perishable food…
Council updates, Media Releases
Another step towards a lighter carbon footprint
Technology that generates renewable energy from waste is on the horizon for the City of Moonee Valley. By 2026 Moonee Valley will now be one of three Councils (alongside Monash and Melton) that will send waste that would otherwise go to landfill to a brand new, cutting-edge ‘gasification’ plant. Construction for the Laverton North facility…