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MEDIA RELEASE: New school boundaries “a life-changing win”
The City of Moonee Valley has welcomed the announcement of new secondary school zone boundaries for Avondale Heights, which will enable secondary students from the suburb to attend schools in their own municipality from next year. Last week, the Minister for Education and Deputy Premier, Hon Ben Carroll MP, released an updated map of school…
Council updates, Family, Valley Youth
Move in March with us!
Schools, kindergartens and childcares across our city are gearing up to participate in Moonee Valley City Council’s Move in March Walk to School Month in 2024. Move in March is a Better Moves Around Schools and Let’s Go Zero initiative, proudly presented by Moonee Valley City Council. We’re encouraging families to lace up those…
Celebrating Moonee Valley’s Cultural Diversity
Join us for a series of events and activities as we celebrate the rich cultural tapestry that makes up our Moonee Valley community! This year’s theme for Cultural Diversity week (18 March – 24 March 2024) invites us to rejoice in our cultural experiences, narratives, and stories through “Our Shared Stories – Celebrating Together.” Moonee Valley…
Council updates, Events, Family
Celebrating Christmas in Moonee Valley
Jingle all the way into the festive season with a great range of Christmas activities and events happening in Moonee Valley!
7 food safety tips for the festive season
Having a food filled Christmas? Learn the basics of food safety this festive season and beyond with these tips! Food poisoning is a risk all year round, the festive season is always a higher risk period with more food being consumed. Bacteria can multiply easily and reach unsafe levels when the temperature rises, resulting in…
Council updates, Family, Media Releases, Valley Youth
Celebrating ‘neighbourhood spirit’ in Moonee Valley
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Moonee Valley Neighbourhood Spirit Awards. Do you know someone who makes a positive difference in your neighbourhood? Someone who is always going that extra yard to help a neighbour, a charity, a sports club? Someone who just makes Moonee Valley a better place to be? Then it’s time…
Jingle all the way to Carols in Queens Park
One of Australia’s leading singing stars, Silvie Paladino, and rising pop sensation Tahlia Eve will be among the feast of talent at Moonee Valley’s favourite festive community event, Carols in Queens Park. The annual event so dear to the hearts of Moonee Valley residents returns to the park in the heart of Moonee Ponds on…
FREE recruitment day for early childhood educators
Keen to launch your career in early childhood education? Come along to our FREE recruitment open day on Monday, 20 November! Moonee Valley City Council invites you to our special Early Years Recruitment Day! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with Council’s Early Years Leadership team and discover what possibilities lie ahead. We welcome those…
Council updates, Family, Parks and open spaces
How to be a responsible dog owner
It’s no secret our pooches and fur babies love visiting our parks and gardens as much as we do. Whether you’re enjoying some sunshine, going for a stroll, or taking it easy at home, we’re sharing some top tips on how you can be a responsible dog owner. To keep our community safe, it’s important…
Get SPOOKY this Halloween in Moonee Valley
The Halloween festive season is upon us! It’s time to don your most freaky costume, eat too many lollies, and enjoy our spooktacular events. Eager to join in the frightly fun this Halloween? We’ll be setting up some activation events for young people in two of Moonee Valley’s parks to celebrate the spooky season. Whether…