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Djerring Flemington Hub Cafe: EOIs now open
MVCC (Council) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the opportunity to operate a Café and Catering Services at Djerring Flemington Hub (DFH). Council seeks to gain a more detailed understanding of the supplier market and range of solutions that may be available. DFH is a Community Centre located at 25 Mount Alexander Road, Flemington. It was opened in…
Neighbourhood Spirit Awards 2026
Celebrating the people who help make Moonee Valley great! Do you know someone who is always there to lend a helping hand? Someone who makes a positive difference to the lives of others in our community? It’s time to shine a light on them! Nominations for the Moonee Valley Neighbourhood Spirit Awards 2025 will open…
Your wrap of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 9 December
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. In Sympathy Moonee Valley City Council…
A message from the Mayor in response to the Bondi Beach attack
The following can be attributed to Moonee Valley City Council Mayor, Dr Rose Iser: Moonee Valley City Council is shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific loss of lives at Bondi during a community celebration of Chanukah. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all impacted, including Moonee Valley’s Jewish community. There is no place in…
Council updates, Incinerator Gallery, Waste and recycling
Festive season operating hours 2025
Even a Council needs a little break, but that doesn’t mean all of your favourite facilities will close over the Christmas and Holiday period. Take a look at the list of the opening hours across the Council. Civic Centre Customer Service Desk Customer Service will be closed on all public holidays and shutting at 12pm…
Time warped capsule unearthed
Want to take a trip down memory lane? Well, let’s think about 1996. It was almost 30 years ago, and the charts were dominated by the Spice Girls. A wizard called Harry Potter cast a spell over us with the release of the first book about his adventures at Hogwarts, and John Howard began his…
Survive the heat this summer
Heat can cause serious and life-threatening illness. Be prepared for heat events this summer by planning ahead. Here’s some ways to keep cool on extremely hot days: stay indoors during the hottest part of the day and keep windows, curtains and blinds closed avoid using the oven use air-conditioning or fans wear loose, light-coloured clothes…
Love the outdoors? Become a Nature Steward!
Moonee Valley residents will have the chance to deepen their connection with the natural world when the next round of the Victorian National Parks Association Nature Stewards program begins in March 2026. Nature Stewards is a multi-week, hands-on course designed to introduce community members to the plants, animals, geology and ecosystems that make up their…
Tree of the Month | Eucalyptus Major
Common name: Grey Gum Botanical name: Eucalyptus Major Type: Singular tree Location: Canning Reserve Lookout, Avondale Heights Circumference: 10 meters Canopy width: 32 meters x 28 meters Welcome to the November tree of the month! Did you know that one of our most loved local trees is actually an imposter from the north? The Eucalyptus Major…
Your wrap of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 25 November
Missed this month’s Moonee Valley City Council Meeting? Below is a summary of items debated. 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. Keeping our four-legged friends safe and happy Council voted to adopt the Domestic…