Keeping the community informed
Mayoral Update
Councillor Dr Rose Iser has resigned from her position as Mayor, effective 2 October 2026. Cr Iser will continue to serve the Moonee Valley community in her elected role as Councillor. Deputy Mayor Phil Burn will perform the role of Mayor in accordance with section 21 of the Local Government Act 2020 until the next…
Council updates, Media Releases
Moonee Valley City Council awarded funding to plan for future development around new Keilor East railway station
Moonee Valley City Council has been awarded $796,317 in funding for the preparation of a structure plan for the area surrounding Keilor East station, as part of the Federal Government’s Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP). This follows the recent announcement by the Victorian Government that Stage 2 of the Airport Rail Link has officially…
Celebrating Carers in Moonee Valley
Fifteen per cent of Moonee Valley residents told us they are informal carers for a friend or loved one. Throughout Carers Week, we’re spotlighting them. National Carers Week (11-17 October 2026) is a time to recognise and celebrate the selfless contributions of informal carers around the Country. Carers are people who provide unpaid emotional, social,…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 22 September 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. Mayor to…
Volunteering: a win for everyone
There’s no better way to meet new people, learn skills and be a part of the community than volunteering. Across Moonee Valley, there are many opportunities available for people to use their skills, follow their interests and support local causes that matter to them. Finding the right volunteering opportunity is now even easier. Moonee Valley…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Clocktower Centre’s theatre season rounds out with a string of captivating performances
Media release Clocktower Centre has an array of award-winning performances set to hit the stage this spring, bookmarking an incredible 2026 theatre season; Yellow Brick Theatre’s one-man show DUST, Temple of Desire by Australia’s most critically acclaimed Indian dance company, plus Vincent Hooper’s Morning Music ode to four legendary divas in Judy, Liza, Barbra, Bette,…
Council updates, Media Releases, Parks and open spaces
Parrot Play to take flight at Queens Park West Playground
Media Release Award-winning Landscape Architecture firm, Taylor Cullity Lethlean (TCL) will team up with award-winning Australian artist Emily Floyd to design the new Queens Park West Playground. The collaboration, selected by Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC) as the winners of a Playground design competition, will bring parrots, play and a love of nature together in…
Don’t paws! Register your pet
Any day is the purr-fect time to register cats or dogs aged over three months and keep them safe. Because if your furry friend ever goes walkies, registered pets can be more easily identified and reunited with their family. Registering your pet with Moonee Valley City Council is a simple act, which will be made…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Accessible and identify-affirming: Youth Fest 26
Media release: Accessible and identify-affirming: Youth Fest 26 Young people will take centre stage this September as Moonee Valley Youth Services presents Youth Fest 2026, a month-long program of events designed to build connection, celebrate diversity and support young people’s wellbeing. The headline event is called Glow Motion, and will be held on Friday, 11 September….
Bird flu in wild birds across Victoria: what you need to know
H5 bird flu has now been detected in wild birds across Victoria. More than 400 positive events have been recorded in wildlife across Australia, including more than 100 in Victoria. At this stage, Victorian detections remain limited to wild birds, with no cases reported in poultry farms or agricultural settings. The risk of bird flu…