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Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Accessible and identify-affirming: Youth Fest 26
Media release: Accessible and identify-affirming: Youth Fest 26 Young people will take centre stage this September as Moonee Valley Youth Services presents Youth Fest 2026, a month-long program of events designed to build connection, celebrate diversity and support young people’s wellbeing. The headline event is called Glow Motion, and will be held on Friday, 11 September….
Bird flu in wild birds across Victoria: what you need to know
H5 bird flu has now been detected in wild birds across Victoria. More than 400 positive events have been recorded in wildlife across Australia, including more than 100 in Victoria. At this stage, Victorian detections remain limited to wild birds, with no cases reported in poultry farms or agricultural settings. The risk of bird flu…
Help shape the future of Council communications
Moonee Valley residents are invited to help shape how Council shares news, updates and stories with our community. We have launched Help shape our stories, a short community survey designed to better understand how people prefer to receive information, what topics matter most, and whether our current communications — including the Valley View publication —…
Annual Community Satisfaction Survey highlights strong results for Council services
Moonee Valley residents have given Council high scores for many of the services they rely on every day, with the latest Community Satisfaction Survey showing overall performance continues to exceed the Victorian state average. Council’s overall performance was rated 68/100, consistent with last year’s result and well above the Victorian state average of 58. One of the…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 25 August 2026
Missed this month’s Moonee Valley City Council Meeting? Below is a summary of some of the items resolved. 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. Pathway to…
3 easy steps to become a Wiser Driver
With busy roads, confusing rules and new road rules coming into effect each year, driving can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Moonee Valley’s Wiser Driver sessions(opens in new tab) are back! Come along to Council’s free 3-week course for over 55’s and build on your driving experience with your peers. These classroom-based sessions help older drivers continue learning…
Webinar for parents: safer e-rideables
E-rideables (including e-scooters and e-bikes) are growing in popularity. Convenient, sustainable and less expensive than a car, e-rideables are a convenient mode of transport for short journeys. But like any vehicle, safety rules apply. A webinar called “Ready to ride webinar: Parenting in the age of e-rideables” is proudly presented by Moonee Valley City Council along…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Healthy future for Queens Park Lake
Routine health checks are the best way for most of us to maintain our wellness and reduce risks, and the same protections are offered to our beloved Queens Park and its lake. As part of Moonee Valley City Council’s ongoing commitment to protecting the lake’s environmental values, monthly water quality testing and monitoring is being…
Where is our public art?
You might have noticed something different at our parks lately… three public artworks have begun disappearing. Glenn Romanis’ Industry has stood on site at Travancore Park since 2003. Along with Human Occupation and River Red Gum, these three works make up the Totems Project. The sculptures were commissioned as a series and underwent repairs in…
Works in place to improve Queens Park lake
Works are scheduled at Queens Park Lake early August as part of an efforts to improve water quality and the ecology of the lake and its native animals. Carp are an invasive species which have damaged local ecosystems in Queens Park, impacting native plants and animals. In Australia carp are considered an invasive species and…