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Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Clocktower Centre’s theatre season rounds out with a string of captivating performances
Media release Clocktower Centre has an array of award-winning performances set to hit the stage this spring, bookmarking an incredible 2026 theatre season; Yellow Brick Theatre’s one-man show DUST, Temple of Desire by Australia’s most critically acclaimed Indian dance company, plus Vincent Hooper’s Morning Music ode to four legendary divas in Judy, Liza, Barbra, Bette,…
Council updates, Media Releases, Parks and open spaces
Parrot Play to take flight at Queens Park West Playground
Media Release Award-winning Landscape Architecture firm, Taylor Cullity Lethlean (TCL) will team up with award-winning Australian artist Emily Floyd to design the new Queens Park West Playground. The collaboration, selected by Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC) as the winners of a Playground design competition, will bring parrots, play and a love of nature together in…
A refreshed wardrobe without spending a cent
Moonee Valley City Council is partnering with Melbourne Clothing Swap to host the Youth Fest 2026 – Clothing Swap on Saturday, 26 September at the Djerring Flemington Hub, where participants can refresh their wardrobe, save money, and support sustainable fashion. Australians throw away six tonnes of clothing every 10 minutes. Which is why many are…
Older, wiser and festival ready!
This October, Moonee Valley residents will join the celebrations for the Victorian Seniors Festival 2026 and recognise the importance of connection, wellbeing and ageing well. Council will host a month-long series of programs, events and activities including educational workshops, social programs, performances and information sessions with a launch event to be held on Tuesday, 13 October…
Council updates, Events, Media Releases
Accessible and identify-affirming: Youth Fest 26
Media release: Accessible and identify-affirming: Youth Fest 26 Young people will take centre stage this September as Moonee Valley Youth Services presents Youth Fest 2026, a month-long program of events designed to build connection, celebrate diversity and support young people’s wellbeing. The headline event is called Glow Motion, and will be held on Friday, 11 September….
Incinerator Gallery, Media Releases
New exhibition: Views and Vistas of the Valley
Drawn from the permanent collection of Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC), Views and Vistas of the Valley presents a compelling visual conversation of place, history, community and perceptions. Sourced from Moonee Valley’s public collection, the exhibition captures the ever-evolving nature of the city’s character; the architecture, landscape, people, and places that make up the unique…
Media release | Budget builds 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 the trial of a new engagement approach. Mayor of Moonee Valley, Dr Rose Iser, outlined how the council’s budget and infrastructure investment was guided by the…
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…
Council joins with NAIDOC to mark ’50 Years of Deadly’
Join Moonee Valley City Council in celebration of NAIDOC Week as we recognise the rich culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia. Council is hosting a series of events and activities from 7 – 11 July to immerse the community in First Peoples culture. This year’s theme is 50…
Moonee Ponds Creek makeover continues
Moonee Ponds Creek will continue to undergo a major transformation, with the next stage of works set to create a more natural creek and community open space. Melbourne Water has developed a concept design for Stage 2 of Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek. The design has been informed by community feedback and incorporates lessons learned from…