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Aerial view of 13 Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East

Proposals now welcome for potential land use in Keilor East

Do you have an idea for potential land use? Moonee Valley City Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for potential land use at 13 Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East. Council seeks to gain a more detailed understanding of the supplier market and best use of available Council land. The site is situated on the…

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We’re searching for a new playground design to reinvent Queens Park West

The hunt is on for a world-class playground design to inject new life into the iconic Queens Park in Moonee Ponds. Council today launched a design competition for the redevelopment of the much-loved Queens Park West Playground.  The project builds upon community feedback gathered during consultation in May and June 2025, when more than 150…

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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…

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Union and Epsom roads tram network upgrade

Yarra Trams are renewing tram tracks and making safety upgrades along Epsom and Union roads in Ascot Vale as part of ongoing work to ensure the tram network meets future needs. These works will include 24-hour road closures from 9pm Friday 14 November to 5am Monday 1 December on: Epsom Road, between Langs Road and…

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Significant achievements announced in Council Annual Report 2024/25

In October, Council adopted its Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year. The Report highlights significant progress in delivering major city-shaping projects and strong financial and operational performance. Important strides have been made toward providing new and improved community facilities, improving our environmental sustainability and greening our City, igniting creativity in Moonee Valley, and representing our First People’s and LGBTIQA+ communities.  Key achievements…

Mayor Rose Iser and Deputy Mayor Phil Burn

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Cr Rose Iser elected Mayor of Moonee Valley

Myrnong Ward Councillor Rose Iser was tonight elected the Mayor of Moonee Valley City Council. Mayor Iser said she was honoured to be elected Mayor for the first time and looked forward to continuing to represent the Moonee Valley community in her new capacity. “I am proud to have the support of my fellow Councillors…

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‘Healthy, vibrant, welcoming’: Council endorses refreshed long-term strategy and community vision

“A healthy, vibrant and welcoming community where everyone is visible and valued.” That’s the start of a new community vision statement endorsed by Moonee Valley councillors at their October meeting. Drafted by an advisory panel of community members, and with feedback from the broader public, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung representatives and Councillors, the vision statement also imagines…

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Your wrap of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 28 October

Missed this month’s Moonee Valley City Council Meeting? Below is a summary of items debated and endorsed. Remember: you can attend Council Meetings in-person or tune into the livestream via the MVCC website. The video recording remains available at the conclusion of the meeting, as do Agendas and Minutes from past meetings.  Our plan for Moonee…

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Parking technology upgrades across Moonee Valley

Parking is an important part of our city’s transport ecosystem. As our population grows, so too does traffic pressure and demand for parking. We know how frustrating looking for a carpark can be. Paid parking and time limits are two ways Council works to make more parking available. These measures prompt regular parking turnover, meaning…

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Remembrance Day events in Moonee Valley

Remembrance Day is a time to honour those who have served our country and to pay our respects to fallen and returned soldiers. Moonee Valley City Council, in conjunction with Essendon RSL Sub-branch, will hold a commemoration ceremony at the Cenotaph in Queens Park, Moonee Ponds, on Tuesday, 11 November at 10.40am. The ceremony will…