Keeping the community informed
Growing a reputation (and love) for live music
Moonee Valley City Council is committed to strengthening and supporting our live music sector, with the development of a new Live Music Action Plan. This plan has identified new activities and initiatives to build a thriving local music scene. The plan details Council’s commitment to creating opportunities for both artists and venue owners to get involved. The Live Music Action Plan was developed…
Coronation Kindergarten redevelopment taking shape
Exciting progress is being made on the major redevelopment of Coronation Kindergarten, with the project on track to welcome children and families from Term 1, 2027. Construction is moving ahead well, and the new classrooms are beginning to take shape. Bright, light-filled learning spaces are emerging, designed to support play, learning, collaboration and connection for local children. Once…
Council updates, Events, Parks and open spaces
Join us for our biggest planting day ever for National Tree Day!
Roll up your sleeves and help us celebrate National Tree Day with a community planting event! Join in on the fun on Sunday, 26 July at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights, to actively contribute to the environment while enjoying a fun, family friendly day outdoors. The planting effort is an important step toward reaching our…
Councillor’s service wins applause
Congratulations to Cr John Sipek who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division as part of this year’s King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List. Cr Sipek, who has served Moonee Valley as a councillor since 2006, was recognised for his service to local government and the community. Mayor of…
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…
Valley Sounds returns with stellar line up
MEDIA RELEASE Valley Sounds returns with stellar line up Featuring Ben Sorenson, Clare Bowditch, Shelby Lim, Gospel Sundays and more Moonee Valley City Council is proud to announce the return of much-loved, live and local music festival, Valley Sounds. Back for another year, the 2026 program features a diverse line-up of artists performing across multiple venues over two huge weekends from Thursday 25…
Council updates, Events, Incinerator Gallery
Exploring art, touch, song and movement
Everyone’s favourite resilient little spider, Incy Wincey, was the subject of artistic exploration at Incinerator Gallery last week. A group of creative young participants and their carers interpreted the spider’s endeavours up the spout by making colourful, textural mobiles. Guided by Barking Spider’s creative educator, Laura, the children were led on an imaginative journey. It…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday, 26 May 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. Planning go-ahead…
Council updates, Incinerator Gallery, Reconciliation
First Nations Playable Public Art Installed on Maribyrnong River
Trawlwoolway artist Edwina Green’s playable public art sculpture babanh-u laangi-yuyuk-a (Mother of Pearl) was permanently installed along the iconic Maribyrnong River as part of Moonee Valley City Council’s Reconciliation Week events. Mayor of Moonee Valley, Councillor Dr Rose Iser, said the impressive work explores themes of childhood, play, togetherness and renewal as well as honouring the cultural and environmental significance of the Maribyrnong River. “It is a beautiful…
Have Your Say on Council’s Draft Fraud and Corruption Control Policy
Moonee Valley City Council is inviting community feedback on its Draft Fraud and Corruption Control Policy, reinforcing a zero-tolerance approach to dishonest or unethical behaviour. Council is committed to preventing, detecting, reporting and responding to fraud and corruption across all areas of its operations. Public consultation on the draft policy is open now until 23…