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Tree of the month March 2026

Tree of the month | March 2026

Location: Thelma Avenue, North Essendon Botanical Name: Brachychiton populneus Common Name: Kurrajong Our March tree of the month is a standout example of a Brachychiton populneus, commonly known ...
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Your wrap-up of Moonee Valley City Council meeting | Tuesday 24 March, 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 ...
A panel of speakers address International Women's Day breakfast event

We’re proud to again be named a top employer for women

Moonee Valley City Council is once again the only local government organisation in Australia to make a coveted list of ...
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Reduce carbon emissions, lower energy bills

Local businesses are encouraged to adopt more sustainable practices under our ‘Let’s Go Zero’ community carbon emission reduction program.  Moonee Valley City Council has a target ...
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Moonee Valley community reflects on life beside the Maribyrnong River

Listen while you walk... jog or run! Moonee Valley City Council is proud to present River Stories, an audio series about ...
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Community Recovery Committee thank you

Moonee Valley City Council has paid tribute to committee members for the dedication and courage as they guided the community ...
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How we’re tracking towards MV2040 and delivery of the Council Plan 2025-29

Council is pleased to reveal the key achievements from July – December 2025, as we strive to achieve our objectives set out ...
The Cenotaph in Queens Park overlaid with poppies

Remembering the ANZACs

Ahead of Anzac Day on Saturday, 25 April, we invite the community to join us in honour the ANZACs at ...
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Get ready to Move in March for 2026

March has begun and so has Moonee Valley City Council's 'Move in March' program! Twenty schools and seven kindergartens have ...
Performers on stage at Moonee Valley Festival

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, ...
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Rare pink African tree blooms brightly in Moonee Valley

Visitors to the western side of the Moonee Valley Racecourse may have noticed a particularly eye‑catching tree coming into its ...
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Get your child’s car restraint fitted

Is your child’s car restraint fitted correctly? Correctly fitted and used child restraints and booster seats play an important part ...