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Tree of the Month: Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree)

Ceiba speciosa, commonly known as the silk floss tree, is a striking South American deciduous tree notable for its bottle-shaped ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Mayor Rose Iser sits inside rescue boat at SES headquarters, flanked by two volunteers in orange uniform.

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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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Lincolnville Kindergarten Redevelopment

Lincolnville Kindergarten has been transformed from a single room service into a modern, three-room facility, creating a larger and brighter ...
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‘Rosemary’ to be replaced

Moonee Valley City Council has begun work to replace a World War One monument stolen from Victory Park in Ascot ...