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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…

Civic flags at half mast on 15 December, 2025

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…

A green decorative tile with christmas decorations, with text that reads 'Holiday operating hours 2025'

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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…

The Sam Merrfield Library with a rainbow pixelated background.

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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…

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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…

Nature Steward attendees on a local adventure, learning in context.

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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…

The Eucalyptus Major Grey Gum in Canning Reserve

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…

Moonee Valley City Council chambers

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…

9 Moonee Valley councillors sitting at the table in council chambers

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Come and meet your Mayor and councillors!

Moonee Valley residents are invited to take part in upcoming Meet the Mayor sessions, an open and welcoming opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor of Moonee Valley, Dr Rose Iser, and councillors. These pop-up sessions will be held around Moonee Valley, offering a relaxed setting for community members to raise questions, share ideas and…

Elin Oveisi and Mayor Dr Rose Iser with artwork Tabriz, Iran, 2010.

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Media release | Moonee Valley’s emerging creatives shine at Fireworks and Bright Sparks 2025 exhibition opening night

Incinerator Gallery held its annual Fireworks exhibition opening and awards ceremony on Friday, 14 November at the historic Crown Street Stables in Flemington. Elin Oveisi was the recipient of the Fireworks Art Award for Tabriz, Iran, 2010 and Mary Doufas was announced the winner of the Fireworks Design Award for Lotus Modular Solution – Domestic…