Keeping the community informed
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…
We’re searching for a new playground design to reinvent Queens Park West
The hunt is on for a world-class playground design to inject new life into the iconic Queens Park in Moonee Ponds. Council today launched a design competition for the redevelopment of the much-loved Queens Park West Playground. The project builds upon community feedback gathered during consultation in May and June 2025, when more than 150…
Why International Day of People with Disability is an occasion for the whole community
Every year, Moonee Valley City Council is proud to mark International Day of People with Disability. This year, we’re celebrating with a whole-of-community event on Saturday 29 November at Flemington Djerring Hub, led by our very own Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). Neighbours and friends Mark and Tommy are both members of the DAC, which…
Council updates, Events, Family
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Carols in Queens Park
Broadway star and Carols by Candlelight star Bobby Fox will front the 2025 Carols in Queens Park, kicking off a wonderful night under the stars that will have the whole family singing along to some old favourites and new hits. Fox will lead a festive program that includes mischievous kids’ sensation Whistle & Trick, The…
Union and Epsom roads tram network upgrade
Yarra Trams are renewing tram tracks and making safety upgrades along Epsom and Union roads in Ascot Vale as part of ongoing work to ensure the tram network meets future needs. These works will include 24-hour road closures from 9pm Friday 14 November to 5am Monday 1 December on: Epsom Road, between Langs Road and…