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Media Release | Looking for family fun? Moonee Valley Festival has it all
With three stages dedicated to live music and dance performances, plus plenty of kids’ activities, roving entertainment, market stalls and delicious food trucks, Queens Park will be packed with fun, flavours and festivities Sunday, 15 March at Moonee Valley Festival. Acclaimed R&B, soul singer Kylie Auldist, of The Bamboos fame, will be the headline performer on the Queens Park main stage supported by nine-piece brass band Bullhorn and singer/songwriter Candice Lorrae amongst others. One Spirit Africa, Gusto Gusto, Mister Co, Tom Nethersole and Kaytlyn Johnson also appear on the bill. There will be plenty to…
More volunteering opportunities across Moonee Valley
Thinking of volunteering? There are loads of opportunities across Moonee Valley that could match your skills and interests. Volunteers provide a vital role in our community, providing support across diverse sectors – from sports, social and community groups to environmental activities and fundraising. As well as creating feel-good moments by delivering invaluable programs and services,…
Time warped capsule unearthed
Want to take a trip down memory lane? Well, let’s think about 1996. It was almost 30 years ago, and the charts were dominated by the Spice Girls. A wizard called Harry Potter cast a spell over us with the release of the first book about his adventures at Hogwarts, and John Howard began his…
Youth Month 2025
Celebrating young residents in our community In celebration of Youth Month, our young people in Avenue Productions have organised a huge calendar of events for young people aged 12-25 to enjoy. These events are free or low cost and inspire creativity, immersive experiences, skill development or just bundles of fun. What’s on There’s something for…
16 Days of Activism in Moonee Valley 2024
We believe that everyone deserves to live free from violence. As a city, we’re calling for all people who live, work, and play in Moonee Valley to ‘Step Up’ against gender-based violence. Violence is a violation of human rights and is unacceptable in all its forms. Gender-based violence is a serious and prevalent form of…
MEDIA RELEASE: Colourful collaboration enlivens Valley Youth Space
From brown to wow. The Valley Youth Space in Niddrie has come alive with murals. Those brown bricks and drab walls were never going to survive the imaginative young minds of Valley Youth. Members of the City of Moonee Valley group have proudly put their creativity and inspirations on permanent show at the Valley Youth…
Business, Events, Incinerator Gallery, Reconciliation, Sustainability and environment, Valley news
Fund your next big idea with a Community Grant!
Turn your passion project into a reality as we open up our first round of our 2024-25 Community Grants program! Need funding to get your big idea off the ground? You’re in luck! Our first round of Community Grants for 2024-25 are now open for applications until 5pm 29 September 2024. Applicants are encouraged to…
Council updates, Events, Family, Valley news
Jam at Youth Fest ’24
Watch Queens Park turn into a spectacular musical venue as we celebrate Youth Fest! Organised by young people in Moonee Valley, Youth Fest is a huge free music festival for young people in the community. There are so many activities happening for teens and young adults (aged 12-25) to take part in and enjoy. Set…
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Help us plan for the future as we review our MV2040 Strategy
We’re reviewing our MV2040 Strategy and we want you to come along for the journey. What do you think Moonee Valley should look like by the year 2040? We are dedicated to creating a fair, beautiful, green, thriving and connected city to meet the future needs of our community. What is MV2040? In 2018,…
Exciting training opportunities for young people
Have a young person who wants to kickstart their employment journey or learn a new skill? Register into our upcoming courses as part of our Level Up program! We know it can be tricky for young people to crack into the workforce. Sometimes, the perfect job is just a short course or training session away….