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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Council updates, Media Releases
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…
Council updates, Media Releases
Media release | Casey Donovan among Aussie entertainment icons at Clocktower Centre in 2026
National treasure and powerhouse vocalist Casey Donovan will join a star-studded season of entertainment at The Clocktower Centre in 2026, a year that will also bring to Moonee Valley some of our country’s best-loved and most enduring performers. More than 20 years after she won hearts as the winner of Australian Idol, Casey Donovan has…
Proposals now welcome for potential land use in Keilor East
Do you have an idea for potential land use? Moonee Valley City Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for potential land use at 13 Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East. Council seeks to gain a more detailed understanding of the supplier market and best use of available Council land. The site is situated on the…