Keeping the community informed
MEDIA RELEASE: Moonee Valley City Council Budget 2023/24
Moonee Valley City Council will deliver almost $52 million in capital works programs in 23/24 ranging from a library redevelopment, a pavilion upgrade, streetscape improvements and a Food Garden Organics (FOGO) bin program. The Council adopted its 23/24 Budget last week. Mayor of Moonee Valley, Cr Pierce Tyson said the Budget delivers the projects most…
MEDIA RELEASE: A vision for arts and culture in Moonee Valley
An ambitious four-year draft arts and culture strategy has been endorsed by Moonee Valley City Council for public consultation. Unlocking the Wealth of our Creativity: City of Moonee Valley Draft Arts & Culture Strategy 2023-2027 was approved for public consultation at Tuesday night’s meeting of Council. The four-year strategy is the result of community consultation…
MEDIA RELEASE: Chris Lane Field honours local sporting identity
Former Moonee Valley resident and Essendon Baseball Club member, Chris Lane, will have his memory honoured with the renaming of a sports field and new facility development in Strathmore Heights. Moonee Valley City Council has endorsed the renaming of Boeing Reserve Oval 4 to Chris Lane Field to honour the life and local contributions of…
Council updates, Media Releases
MEDIA RELEASE: Calling on the state government to continue works for Airport West/Keilor East Station
Moonee Valley calls on Victorian Government to continue works on Airport West/Keilor East Train Station Moonee Valley City Council is shocked by media reports today regarding the possible suspension of the Airport Rail Link which would mean the promised train station for Airport West/Keilor East would be cancelled. Moonee Valley City Council Mayor Pierce Tyson,…
Council updates, Media Releases
A Current Affair – Media Statement
Moonee Valley City Council response to A Current Affair episode Wednesday, 12 April 2023 Council is aware that a segment has aired on A Current Affair regarding parking infringement management in Moonee Valley. Please find below statement. “Moonee Valley City Council is currently reviewing two infringement notices where the driver claims to have driven through…
Moonee Valley City Council leads the way in workplace inclusivity
Moonee Valley City Council has been recognised as the only local government organisation to make a coveted list of the top 101 workplaces for women in Australia in 2023.
Moonee Valley opens EOI for highball stadium
The development of a new indoor sports stadium is one step closer with Moonee Valley City Council preparing to call for Expressions of Interest in a Public-Private Partnership to help deliver the project. The Expressions of Interest (EOI) will assess funding, suitable locations and potential development options from market respondents interested in building the proposed…
Mayor Tyson appointed to State advisory panel
Moonee Valley City Council Mayor Cr Pierce Tyson has been announced as one of 13 mayors from across Victoria to be appointed to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP) for 2023. The LGMAP is a statutory advisory panel of 13 Victorian Mayors who advise the Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne, over the course of the year. They provide advice…
Council calls for rebate rise for aged pensioners
Moonee Valley City Council is calling on the Victorian Government to increase the annual pension rebate amount on local government rates.
Media Releases, Sustainability and environment
Big Red Saved
We’re happy to announce Council has worked with Metro to save the heritage-listed river red gum and a peppercorn tree at Newmarket Station.