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Tree of the month | Angophora costata

January Tree of the Month  Ascot Vale’s Smooth Bark Apple Myrtle  Location: Newsom Street, Ascot Vale  Common name: Sydney Red Gum or ...
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Applications Open for 2026 Community Grants and Workshops

Did you know that Moonee Valley City Council offers a range of community grants? Our program is designed to help ...
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Measles cases are rising – get vaccinated now to help protect yourself and the community

Measles cases are rising in Melbourne. This highly contagious disease can cause serious illness. Moonee Valley City Council has partnered ...
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Balancing dignity of risk with duty of care workshop

Are you a care partner, coordinator or manager in a community aged care service?  Join our free workshop! This interactive, in-person workshop will ...
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Extended opening hours during heatwave

You can find a safe, cool place to relax and recharge at a number of Council facilities during the extreme ...
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Neighbourhood Spirit Awards 2026

Celebrating the people who help make Moonee Valley great!  Do you know someone who is always there to lend a ...

Media release | Invitation to listen and reflect at Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony 2026

Moonee Valley City Council invites community members to come together and reflect this January 26 at Bunjil’s Marroun Healing Ceremony. ...
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Temporary closure of Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre

Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre will be temporarily closed following an incident that occurred on Wednesday, 21 January. The ...
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Get involved with Council and shape the future of your city!

Moonee Valley City Council is dedicated to making our part of Melbourne a great place to live, work and play. ...
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Update on Victorian Government planning reforms

A new plan for Victoria Update 21 January 2026 In September 2023, the Victorian Government released Victoria's Housing Statement which committed to reforming the Planning ...
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Honouring lives lost in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack

Moonee Valley City Council will honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on the ...
2025 Mediterranean Fiesta

Celebrate our multicultural community at Mediterranean Fiesta this February

Wish you were soaking up the European vibe this summer? Don't worry, we do too. That's why we're bringing back ...