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Inside the Clocktower Centre, an artistic vision becomes reality
A black box in theatre terms is, simply, a space of opportunity without accoutrement. It is in this space at the Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds, that playwright Bek Schilling is enthusiastically describing their upcoming work. They are using the Studio space to realise their vision as part of their artist residency offered through Moonee Valley…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Overland Reserve is ready for action
A $1.65 million upgrade of Keilor East’s Overland Reserve (Oval 1) is now complete, delivering a top-quality space for football, cricket and casual use by the community. The upgraded oval is now open and ready for the community to enjoy, with the first home game for East Keilor Football Club scheduled on Saturday 25 April….
Council updates, Media Releases
Lincolnville Kindergarten Redevelopment
Lincolnville Kindergarten has been transformed from a single room service into a modern, three-room facility, creating a larger and brighter environment where children in our community can learn, play and grow together. Made possible through a partnership between Moonee Valley City Council and the Victorian Government, the upgrade also includes new Maternal and Child Health…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
‘Rosemary’ to be replaced
Moonee Valley City Council has begun work to replace a World War One monument stolen from Victory Park in Ascot Vale earlier this month. The ‘Rosemary’ statue, as it is affectionately known, was first erected in 2015, paying tribute to the women who cared for returned servicepeople after the Great War. She takes her name…
Our Lincolnville Kindergarten is open and welcoming young learners
We’re thrilled to welcome families to the newly upgraded Lincolnville Kindergarten, which is now more spacious, brighter and more welcoming than ever. Made possible through our partnership with the Victorian Government, the redevelopment has transformed the space from a single room into a modern, three-room facility, creating a better environment for children in our community…
Council updates, Incinerator Gallery, Media Releases
Platforming new artists and thinking
New works showcasing bold ideas, diverse mediums and unique perspectives that strengthen communities is the focus of the three solo exhibitions on display between 18 April to 13 June at the Incinerator Gallery. The artists were drawn from the Incinerator Gallery’s call for proposals last year and form an annual exhibition called “Platform Projects.” Each…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Lest We Forget – remembering our ANZACs
Moonee Valley City Council is calling on the whole of the community to join a commemoration ceremony ahead of Anzac Day. The ANZAC legend, which was born on 25 April 1915, remembers when some 16,000 soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed under fire on the shores of Gallipoli, Türkiye. Mayor…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Street tree planting begins for 2026
Moonee Valley’s streets are soon set to become greener! Council is preparing to plant a new round of street trees across the municipality. The winter planting season is an ideal time for young trees to take root, with cooler temperatures and regular rainfall helping them establish strong, healthy growth. Over the coming months, residents will…
Niddrie and Airport West, it’s time to meet your Mayor and Ward Councillor!
Got a question for your Mayor and local ward councillor? Come along to the Niddrie Library between 11am and 12.30pm on Tuesday to have a conversation with Moonee Valley City Council Mayor, Dr Rose Iser. Steele Creek ward councillor Samantha Byrne will join the Mayor at the library. Steele Creek ward takes in the suburbs…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
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…