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Cr Ava Adams elected Mayor of Moonee Valley
Queens Park Ward Councillor Ava Adams was tonight elected the Mayor of Moonee Valley. Mayor Adams will lead the inner-Melbourne municipality for the first year of this Council term. Mayor Adams said she was honoured to be elected as Mayor for the first time and represent the Moonee Valley community. “It’s an honour to serve…
Council updates, Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: Moonee Valley welcomes new councillors
Newly elected Moonee Valley Councillors were sworn in for a four-year term during a ceremony on Tuesday, 19 November 2024. A full chamber of family, friends and community members witnessed the nine councillors take their oath or affirmation of office in front of Moonee Valley City Council’s CEO Helen Sui and sign their declaration. Wurundjeri…
Moonee Valley on song with new Live and Local grant
Live music will be ringing out from even more venues across Moonee Valley in 2025, thanks to a $37,000 grant from the Live and Local program to boost the city’s live music scene. Building on the success of this year’s Valley Sounds music event series, this funding will expand opportunities for local musicians and businesses…
Sustainable energy ‘rockstars’ become video hits
Not all climate heroes wear capes. But in Moonee Valley, some stars of sustainability are getting the bona-fide ‘rockstar’ treatment. If you haven’t heard of The Solar Boss, Electric Wizard, Electro Rider or Solar Superman, then it’s time to tune in to ‘Moonee Rocks’. Launched this week, Moonee Rocks is the City of Moonee Valley’s…
Incinerator Art Award 2024 shortlist announced
The City of Moonee Valley’s flagship visual arts venue, Incinerator Gallery, has announced a shortlist of 27 projects for the 10th Incinerator Art Award. The Incinerator Art Award is the annual premier art award for the City of Moonee Valley, featuring works by artists inspired by the theme of ‘art for social change’. The inner-Melbourne…
Media Releases, Parks and open spaces
MEDIA RELEASE: Bike riders jumping for joy in Moonee Ponds
Moonee Valley bike riders now have their own two-wheel playground paradise, with the official opening of a purpose-built bike jumps track at Fanny Street Reserve in Moonee Ponds. The official opening on Friday, 19 July was attended by guests including the Assistant Treasurer and State Member for Essendon, the Hon Danny Pearson MP, City of…
Victorian Government secures future for Airport West Station
The Deputy Premier of Victoria, Ben Carroll MP, today announced Victorian Government plans to acquire properties in Airport West to ensure a future train station for Airport West and Keilor East. City of Moonee Valley Mayor, Cr Pierce Tyson, joined Deputy Premier Carroll, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson MP, and Melbourne Airport Rail director,…
Council sets financially responsible budget
Moonee Valley City Council has adopted its 2024-25 budget, with a focus on “setting up Moonee Valley for the future”, as the incumbent Council nears the end of its four-year term in October. At its meeting on Tuesday, 25 June, the Council adopted the budget, following a public consultation period on the Draft Budget that…
Moonee Valley Libraries close the book on fines
It’s music to the ears – and eyes – of library lovers across Moonee Valley. From 1 July, Moonee Valley Libraries have abolished overdue fines for the late return of items – and an amnesty on outstanding fines has been introduced. City of Moonee Valley Mayor, Cr Pierce Tyson, said the move was designed to…
MEDIA ALERT: New exhibitions celebrate culture, language and kinship
Incinerator Gallery is proud to present three new exhibitions that bring together artists to celebrate culture, language and kinship, while investigating the critical issues of our time. Opening night: Friday, 5 July 2024, 6pm–8pm AEST Exhibition dates: 6 July – 8 September 2024 These Arms Hold Guest Curator: Maya Hodge Artists: Gabi Briggs, Indianna…