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Santa is coming to town! Get ready to sing, dance and be merry at Carols in Queens Park 2026
Queens Park is set to come alive with fun, food and plenty of Christmas cheer on Saturday, 5 December.
Local pools earn top marks for swim safety
Local families can enjoy the peace of mind that MVCC swimming pools are among the safest places to swim this summer.
Bringing Indigenous food to the table
A Moonee Valley cook is proving to be a trailblazer by incorporating First Nations ingredients and food practices into the early childhood centre menus he creates. Richard Read, Service Cook at Flemington Street Children’s Centre, already had a reputation for culinary expertise thanks to more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality…
Protect your health with Council immunisation sessions
Council encourages the community to stay protected this winter by booking into a Council‑run immunisation session. Several important vaccines are available to help protect individuals, families and the wider community from serious illness. Annual influenza (flu) vaccination Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, from April onwards, before the peak flu season…
Our Lincolnville Kindergarten is open and welcoming young learners
We’re thrilled to welcome families to the newly upgraded Lincolnville Kindergarten, which is now more spacious, brighter and more welcoming than ever. Made possible through our partnership with the Victorian Government, the redevelopment has transformed the space from a single room into a modern, three-room facility, creating a better environment for children in our community…
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…
New program helps families get ready for school
Families with children turning four now have a new way to support their child’s school readiness, thanks to a program launched by Moonee Valley City Council this month. When families attend a Council run community immunisation session for their four-year old’s immunisations, they will receive a picture book to mark the completion of their childhood immunisations. This will: promote an up-to-date immunisation record…
Christmas in Moonee Valley 2025
Carols in Queens Park Head down to Queens Park on Saturday, 6 December from 4.30pm for a magical community event. The evening will kick off with kids activities, with carols to commence at 6.30pm. Hear festive live music, enjoy tasty treats, and see roaming entertainment. There’ll even be a special guest, direct from the North…
Council updates, Events, Family
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Carols in Queens Park
Broadway star and Carols by Candlelight star Bobby Fox will front the 2025 Carols in Queens Park, kicking off a wonderful night under the stars that will have the whole family singing along to some old favourites and new hits. Fox will lead a festive program that includes mischievous kids’ sensation Whistle & Trick, The…
Council updates, Family, Parks and open spaces
Stunning redevelopment of Rosehill Park, a welcoming place for all
The Rosehill Park Playspace is now open, offering a vibrant and inclusive play experience designed for all ages and abilities. With a mix of imaginative structures and sensory elements, it’s the perfect destination for families, friends, and nature lovers. The stunning playspace features: Adventure play: A custom-built tree tower with a large slide, cubbyhouse, climbing…