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The 2000s are back for one night only this June
Miss the noughties? Who doesn’t. Valley Youth and the talented young people at Avenue Productions will host a Y2K Rewind party! It’s for people aged 12-17 at Djerring Flemington Hub. Dress up in your best 2000s inspired outfit, dance to the best pop hits of the decade, and enjoy a night reminiscent of the beginning of a new millennium….
Recognising outstanding community contributions
A not-for-profit support group for bereaved mothers and a young high achiever were among a group of 13 recipients to receive Neighbourhood Spirit Awards last night. The awards, which were presented alongside a Citizenship Ceremony at the Clocktower Centre on Monday 19 May, recognise the efforts of local residents who selflessly commit to making Moonee…
Squashed by Speak Percussion: a contemporary music performance
An empty squash court has a very particular echo. Built for a sport once among the nation’s most loved games, the walls of the Essendon courts hold the sounds of another era. Squashed is a unique, site-specific contemporary music performance responding to the social history of the Essendon Squash Court, as part of Moonee Valley’s…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Lest We Forget – remembering our ANZACs
Moonee Valley City Council is calling on the whole of the community to join a commemoration ceremony ahead of Anzac Day. The ANZAC legend, which was born on 25 April 1915, remembers when some 16,000 soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed under fire on the shores of Gallipoli, Türkiye. Mayor…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Boredom busters: school holiday fun is here
Parents and carers can breathe a sigh of relief. Boredom is cancelled these school holidays, thanks to a host of events and activities being held in the City of Moonee Valley. There is something for all ages, interests and skill levels. Families can choose from an extraordinary musical theatre performance, barista training for older teens, circus…
Business, Council updates, Events
Women in Business Luncheon 2026
Our 17th annual Women in Business Luncheon is back this June 2026! Grab your diary and lock in Friday, 5 June for this beloved event, featuring special guest Naomi Simson OAM and host Anjali Rao. Network with like-minded businesswomen over a delicious two-course lunch and drinks at Essendon Fields’ Hyatt Place and hear from RedBalloon…
Remembering the ANZACs
Ahead of Anzac Day on Saturday, 25 April, we invite the community to join us in honour the ANZACs at a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, 19 April 2026. 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…
Events, Media Releases, Valley news
Media Release | Looking for family fun? Moonee Valley Festival has it all
With three stages dedicated to live music and dance performances, plus plenty of kids’ activities, roving entertainment, market stalls and delicious food trucks, Queens Park will be packed with fun, flavours and festivities Sunday, 15 March at Moonee Valley Festival. Acclaimed R&B, soul singer Kylie Auldist, of The Bamboos fame, will be the headline performer on the Queens Park main stage supported by nine-piece brass band Bullhorn and singer/songwriter Candice Lorrae amongst others. One Spirit Africa, Gusto Gusto, Mister Co, Tom Nethersole and Kaytlyn Johnson also appear on the bill. There will be plenty to…
Get your child’s car restraint fitted
Is your child’s car restraint fitted correctly? Correctly fitted and used child restraints and booster seats play an important part in protecting children from serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Yet about 70% of child restraints aren’t installed correctly. It is the law for all children up to the age of…
Council updates, Events, Parks and open spaces, Sustainability and environment
Nature Stewards: Discover Local Wonders
Always wanted to know more about the environment? Everything from rocks, soils and fungi to climate change, seasons and Caring for Country? Then now is the time to join Nature Stewards. This is a multi-week, hands-on course designed to introduce community members to the plants, animals, geology and ecosystems that make up their local environment. Co-delivered by Merri-Bek, Hume and Moonee…