Keeping the community informed
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…
Grant sets up youth for smashing tennis success
Charles Mehlape was a young boy in South Africa when he first saw the Wimbledon grand slam tournament on television. He was captivated instantly. “I’d never really known tennis until I saw it,” he recalls. “I was curious and wanted to try it. Once I started, I never looked back.” Today, Charles is a professional…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Monday 29 June, 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 in Travancore…
Council updates, Media Releases
Creating a more connected, accessible and liveable Moonee Valley
A pipeline of infrastructure projects and facility upgrades to improve community connectivity and accessibility is the focus of Moonee Valley City Council’s Budget 2026/27. The Budget 2026/27, in addition to the 4-Year Capital Works Program 2026/27 – 2029/30, were adopted at the Council Meeting on Monday, 29 June, both shaped by direct community feedback after…
Seeking First Nations artist for Stolen Generations marker
A permanent marker is being planned for Moonee Valley to honour the Stolen Generations who were forcibly removed from their families and communities through race-based policies implemented by State and Federal Governments. First Nations artists are now invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the design, which will be installed within Napier Park….
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…