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Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday, 27 October 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 our website. The video recording remains available at the conclusion of the meeting, as do Agendas and Minutes from past meetings. See Council Meetings Four councillors…

Website banner Whimsical Spring Fest

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Whimsical Spring Festival: An enchanting celebration of creativity and community

Moonee Valley City Council is thrilled to announce a brand-new free event for all ages, the Whimsical Spring Festival – a celebration of creativity, community and all things whimsy. Presented in partnership with Valley Youth and Avenue Productions, the festival will take place at Woodlands Park in Essendon on Saturday, 14 November. Whimsical Spring Festival…

A family point and look at the projection art on the side of a building

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Puckle Street Projection Festival to launch in Moonee Ponds 

As a Council known for its long-term support of the arts, Moonee Valley City Council has today announced a new free festival, the Puckle Street Projection Festival (PSPF) taking place 2 – 11 July 2027. Over ten nights in the July school holidays, PSPF will transform the heart of Moonee Ponds into a temporary network…

A pirate ship play structure at Riverside Park

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An update on Riverside Park

The timber Pirate Ship Playground at Riverside Park has been closed following the discovery of extensive timber decay during routine inspections. Further assessments confirmed significant deterioration of key structural elements, meaning the playground can no longer be used safely. As a result, the Pirate Ship will be demolished and removed from the site in the…

MVCC swimming pools

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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.

Sara Jajou, Shimane’d Bakhtathe (Names of Women), 2026, cotton, 500 x 500mm (left) and 470 x 460mm (right), photo: Sara Jajou.

Artists in Residence get to work at Woodlands Park Garage Studio

The Woodlands Park Garage Studio will be buzzing with activity over the next few months, with the latest round of Artists in Residence selected and ready to begin work on their chosen projects. The studio offers time, space and financial support to create, with each artist taking over for a period of eight-to-twelve weeks at…

Statement from the Deputy Mayor

Statement from the Deputy Mayor

Moonee Valley City Council is deeply saddened to hear of the attack on Independent Federal Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines. Dr Haines has dedicated her career to helping others. Our thoughts are with Dr Haines, and we wish her a full and speedy recovery. We also extend our support to her family, friends, colleagues…

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Neighbourhood Spirit Awards 2027

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 in our community? Or a Young Person aged 12 to 25 who deserves recognition for their contribution? Nominations for the Moonee Valley Neighbourhood Spirit Awards 2027 open…

Incinerator gallery fireworks bright sparks

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Fireworks and Bright Sparks student exhibitions: Entries now open

Know any young, local creatives who want to exhibit their work at Incinerator Gallery? 

Buckley Park Bowls Club

Bowls is more than just a game – it’s a place to belong

More than 150,000 Victorians regularly play bowls. That adds up to plenty of bowls, banter and connection.