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Co-designed public artwork for library
Moonee Valley residents have tapped into their artistic side as part of the creation of a permanent public art piece for Ascot Vale Library. Multidisciplinary artist Olivia Chin recently hosted a series of public art workshops where participants were able to collaborate on large-scale artwork. Both of which will be displayed at Ascot Vale Library,…
Protect your health with Council immunisation sessions
Council encourages the community to stay protected this winter by booking into a Council‑run immunisation session. Several important vaccines are available to help protect individuals, families and the wider community from serious illness. Annual influenza (flu) vaccination Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, from April onwards, before the peak flu season…
A focus on learning, reflection and action this Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week 2026 will be held from 27 May to 3 June 2026, and Moonee Valley City Council is set to support this time of learning, reflection and action. The week marks two key anniversaries in Australia’s reconciliation journey: 27 May (the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum) and 3 June (the anniversary of the Mabo decision / recognition of Native…
Council updates, Media Releases
Infrastructure, services, liveability: Moonee Valley lays out advocacy agenda for next four years
On the eve of Budget season, and six months out from the next state election, Moonee Valley City Council has unveiled its advocacy asks for the next four years, including a new sports infrastructure. Moonee Valley City Council has endorsed the Advocacy Strategy 2026-29, which includes calls for state and federal governments to fund a…
Council updates, Media Releases, Valley news
Embracing the rainbow for IDAHOBIT Day
Moonee Valley City Council will acknowledge IDAHOBIT Day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia) on Sunday 17 May by flying rainbow flags from prominent locations and intersections across the municipality. Council will join with organisations across to the globe to observe the day that aims to raise awareness for LGBTQIA+ rights and combat discrimination. Mayor of Moonee Valley, Cr Dr Rose Iser, said as a…
Council answers mayday call with extraordinary support for VICSES Essendon
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Essendon Unit will receive $45,000 in support from Moonee Valley City Council as recipients of the Extraordinary Community Support Grant. VICSES volunteers are always there we need them, but even our critical emergency responders sometimes need a hand. Such was the case after VICSES Essendon Unit was the target of…
Tree of the Month: The Common Olive of Travancore
Botanical Name: Olea europaea Common Name: European Olive Height: 12m Width: 15m Address: Corner of Baroda and Cashmere Street, Travancore, 3032 April’s tree of the month located in Travancore is a remarkable example of a Common Olive (Olea europaea), representing both the resilience and long history of this much-loved species. This common olive tree is…
Have your say on Moonee Valley’s Draft Budget 2026/27
Earlier this year, we introduced a new approach to our budget consultation process, giving the community the opportunity to have their say earlier through consultation on the 4‑Year Capital Works Program 2026/27-2029/30. We heard that people wanted to be involved sooner, and we have responded by shifting our process to ensure community voices help shape…
Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday, 28 April 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. Have your say on the Draft Budget…
New planning enquiry tool now available
Thinking about extending your home, building a shed or removing a tree? A new online tool called myLot can help you understand planning requirements for your property. myLot provides easy-to-follow, preliminary information to help you check whether a planning permit may be needed, what documents are required, or if your proposal might be eligible for…