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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…
Inside the Clocktower Centre, an artistic vision becomes reality
A black box in theatre terms is, simply, a space of opportunity without accoutrement. It is in this space at the Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds, that playwright Bek Schilling is enthusiastically describing their upcoming work. They are using the Studio space to realise their vision as part of their artist residency offered through Moonee Valley…
Council updates, Parks and open spaces
Overland Reserve is ready for action
A $1.65 million upgrade of Keilor East’s Overland Reserve (Oval 1) is now complete, delivering a top-quality space for football, cricket and casual use by the community. The upgraded oval is now open and ready for the community to enjoy, with the first home game for East Keilor Football Club scheduled on Saturday 25 April….
Council updates, Media Releases
Lincolnville Kindergarten Redevelopment
Lincolnville Kindergarten has been transformed from a single room service into a modern, three-room facility, creating a larger and brighter environment where children in our community can learn, play and grow together. Made possible through a partnership between Moonee Valley City Council and the Victorian Government, the upgrade also includes new Maternal and Child Health…