Keeping the community informed
Remembering the ANZACs
Ahead of Anzac Day on Saturday, 25 April, we invite the community to join us in honour the ANZACs at a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Join the Mayor of Moonee Valley, councillors, local parliamentarians and the Essendon RSL sub-branch at the Cenotaph in Queens Park as we commemorate the sacrifices and contributions…
Get ready to Move in March for 2026
March has begun and so has Moonee Valley City Council’s ‘Move in March’ program! Twenty schools and seven kindergartens have already registered to participate, it’s not too late to register your school, kindergarten or childcare now. Schools with the highest participation rates will be eligible to go into the draw to win one of two…
Rare pink African tree blooms brightly in Moonee Valley
Visitors to the western side of the Moonee Valley Racecourse may have noticed a particularly eye‑catching tree coming into its own this season, the Calodendrum capense, commonly known as the Cape Chestnut. This evergreen species, native to Southern Africa, is admired for spectacular floral displays and is one of the significant trees listed on Moonee…
Have your say on the Union Traffic Management Plan
Stage Two of the Union Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study is now open for community feedback. Each year, Council undertakes LATM studies to guide future traffic and transport planning across the municipality. These studies aim to improve road safety, accessibility and local traffic conditions by responding to the unique needs of individual neighbourhoods. The…
Your wrap up of Moonee Valley Council Meeting | 24 February 2026
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. Racecourse Road: On the Improve Racecourse…
Community Satisfaction Survey 2026
It’s that time of the year again! We’re getting ready to carry out the annual Community Satisfaction Survey. This importance piece of research lets us know what’s working well for you, and where you’d love to see improvements. In 2025, we recorded really strong progress! You can read the results of that survey on our website. Details Starting…
Council updates, Events, Parks and open spaces, Sustainability and environment
Nature Stewards: Discover Local Wonders
Always wanted to know more about the environment? Everything from rocks, soils and fungi to climate change, seasons and Caring for Country? Then now is the time to join Nature Stewards. This is a multi-week, hands-on course designed to introduce community members to the plants, animals, geology and ecosystems that make up their local environment. Co-delivered by Merri-Bek, Hume and Moonee…
Have your say on renaming sections of Aspen Street
Council is inviting the community to share ideas for the proposed renaming of two sections of Aspen Street in Moonee Ponds. The proposed changes apply to two sections of Aspen Street and suggestions will help Council develop a shortlist of potential names before formal community consultation begins on selected options. We’re especially encouraging name ideas…
Council updates, Waste and recycling
Join the food waste revolution!
Council co-funds Food Waste Dehydrator in Apartment Trial. Limited spaces – express your interest below. Moonee Valley City Council is offering a trial to Moonee Valley residents living in apartment buildings that don’t have Council bins or access to a food recycling service through their private waste contractor. Whether you are renting or own your…
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? Or a Young Person aged 12 – 25 who is deserving of recognition? It’s time to shine a light…