Keeping the community informed
Works in place to improve Queens Park lake
Works are scheduled at Queens Park Lake early August as part of an efforts to improve water quality and the ecology of the lake and its native animals. Carp are an invasive species which have damaged local ecosystems in Queens Park, impacting native plants and animals. In Australia carp are considered an invasive species and…
Bird flu update: The avian influenza H5N1 strain (H5 bird flu) has been detected in Victoria
A singular detection of the H5 strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 bird flu) has been confirmed in south-west Victoria, following on from cases in Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales. At this stage, there remains no evidence of mass mortality, infection in poultry or in our agricultural production system. There continues to be a low risk to human…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 28 July 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. Rebuild of…
Local Artists invited to explore the art of projection mapping
Emerging creatives from across Moonee Valley are invited to take part in a unique professional development opportunity that will transform original artworks into large-scale projected experiences along the Maribyrnong River. This October, Moonee Valley City Council, in partnership with the Little Projector Company (LPC), will present The Earth After Dark Projector Tours—an immersive evening experience…
Bringing Indigenous food to the table
A Moonee Valley cook is proving to be a trailblazer by incorporating First Nations ingredients and food practices into the early childhood centre menus he creates. Richard Read, Service Cook at Flemington Street Children’s Centre, already had a reputation for culinary expertise thanks to more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality…
Council updates, Sustainability and environment
Clocktower’s electric dreams
The stately Clocktower Centre, which overlooks the heart of Moonee Ponds junction, has undergone several changes in its 146-year history. The latest is an energy transformation to bring it into the 21st century. Originally built as the Essendon and Flemington Mechanics Institute, and later serving as the Essendon Town Hall, the building is now a…
Safer speeds coming to local streets
Speed limits in selected streets across Moonee Valley will be reduced from July, supporting Council’s commitment to improving road safety through our Transport Safety Strategy 2016–2026. New 30km/h and 40km/h limits will apply in targeted areas within the municipality, where lower speeds can make the biggest difference, including streets near schools and residential neighbourhoods. Lower…
Grant grows community connection with Country
Council’s Biannual Community Grants program is giving our community the resources they need to sow the seeds of future success. Two people who are (quite literally!) helping grow a better Moonee Valley are Cultural Gardens founders Sarah and Agus. Working with First Nations Elders, the pair empower local communities in Moonee Valley and surrounds to plant Indigenous gardens that not only beautify the landscape but share with residents more knowledge about their Country. Moonee Valley…
Council updates, Incinerator Gallery
Artist in Residence: Woodlands Park Garage Studio EOIs now open
Moonee Valley City Council is providing artists the time and space to focus on their craft, with the Woodlands Park Garage Studio now open for Artist-in-Residence applications. Nestled within a peaceful pocket of Woodlands Park, the space was fully renovated in 2019 and now functions as a wet-studio. Artists are invited to apply for residency periods between eight to twelve weeks, during…
Community grant helps church celebrate 100 years
A 100-year-old church will remain a safe and beautiful space for generations to come with support from a Moonee Valley City Council community grant. Originally built in 1925 as a Sunday school hall, St George’s Anglican Church in Travancore sits on a generous parcel of land where a thriving urban forest has sprung up. The grounds serve as an safe, open space for the local community, with many churchgoers and…