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Battle of the Bands
Join us for a night where music meets the cosmos, as local emerging bands go head-to-head in a live showdown that’s sure to send shockwaves through the Valley. Want to see electrifying performances and young artists battle it out on the big stage? Valley Youth’s Avenue Productions are putting on an epic showdown at the…
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…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Valley Sounds announces stellar 2025 line-up
Moonee Valley will once again come alive at night for its free micro-music festival, Valley Sounds 2025, where music lovers can revel in live performances across the municipality from 23 May – 1 June as part of the Live and Local program. Programmed as part of Moonee Valley City Council’s Igniting Creating Strategy, audiences can…
Women in Business Luncheon 2025
Our 16th annual Women in Business Luncheon is back this May 2025! Grab your diary and lock in Friday, 30 May for our beloved event, featuring special guest Maz Farrelly and host Alicia Loxley. Celebrate our 16th year anniversary of our Women in Business Luncheon. This event is proudly brought to you by the Moonee…
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…
Get your child’s car restraint fitted for free
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, Reconciliation
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…
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,…
International Women’s Day Breakfast 2025
Join us for our 14th annual Mayoral Breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day. Our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at the Clocktower Centre on Friday, 7 March. Hear from our key speakers Mayor Ava Adams and Deputy Mayor Fran Cosgriff and feast on delicious food, take part in a silent fundraising auction,…
Sneaky Sound System to send off summer in style at Twilight Concert
Electro-pop powerhouse Sneaky Sound System will light up Lincoln Park in Essendon this March with a free Twilight Concert, the final instalment in Moonee Valley City Council’s summer festival season. Responsible for iconic Australian hits ‘UFO’, ‘Pictures’ and ‘I Love It’, Sneaky are joined on the bill by Avondale Heights group MisterCo., an eight-piece band…