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Boredom busters: school holiday fun is here
Parents and carers can breathe a sigh of relief. Boredom is cancelled these school holidays, thanks to a host of events and activities being held in the City of Moonee Valley. There is something for all ages, interests and skill levels. Families can choose from an extraordinary musical theatre performance, barista training for older teens, circus…
Business, Council updates, Events
Women in Business Luncheon 2026
Our 17th annual Women in Business Luncheon is back this June 2026! Grab your diary and lock in Friday, 5 June for this beloved event, featuring special guest Naomi Simson OAM and host Anjali Rao. Network with like-minded businesswomen over a delicious two-course lunch and drinks at Essendon Fields’ Hyatt Place and hear from RedBalloon…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 24 March, 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. Lighting the way forward The…
Council updates, Media Releases
We’re proud to again be named a top employer for women
Moonee Valley City Council is once again the only local government organisation in Australia to make a coveted list of this year’s top 101 workplaces for women. WORK180, a global organisation that commits to raising workplace standards for all women, developed the showcase for top performing employers for women. For what is now the fourth year…
Moonee Valley community reflects on life beside the Maribyrnong River
Listen while you walk… jog or run! Moonee Valley City Council is proud to present River Stories, an audio series about life alongside the Maribyrnong River. In their own words, Wurundjeri Traditional Owners, community members and people impacted by the 2022 floods reflect on the river, its history and ongoing contribution to our community. This series was funded by the Victorian…
Community Recovery Committee thank you
Moonee Valley City Council has paid tribute to committee members for the dedication and courage as they guided the community recovery program following the devasting breach of the Maribyrnong River in 2022. The volunteers were acknowledged for giving support, during their own personal grief and experiences of loss, at a small ceremony at the Ascot…
How we’re tracking towards MV2040 and delivery of the Council Plan 2025-29
Council is pleased to reveal the key achievements from July – December 2025, as we strive to achieve our objectives set out in both our MV2040 Community Vision and Strategy as well as our 4-Year Council Plan. MV2040, and our vision for the future is delivered through focusing on six themes: Fair, Thriving, Connected, Green and Beautiful…
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…