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25.01.2022 Expressions of Interest now open for the Strathmore Public Art Project! We are calling suitably qualified visual artists or art collectives to create an integrated public artwork as part of its Recovery Arts Initiatives program. Receive a $10,000 artist fee to produce a unique public artwork in Strathmore! Expressions of Interest close 19 February, so jump onto our website now to find out more and apply: mvcc.vic.gov.au/strathmore-public-art-project/

25.01.2022 Last week Cr Cam Nation was elected as the new Mayor of Moonee Valley, sharing a few words with the community. Read more about Mayor Nation's plans for the year ahead: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/cr-cam-nation-elected-as-mayor/

25.01.2022 Ding ding! The Department of Transport is conducting a survey about Melbourne’s tram network. Do you think there should be zebra crossings or signals to access stops? More trams? More routes? Want to talk about cyclist/tram experiences?... Have your say on trams here. http://bit.ly/MelbTramSurvey

25.01.2022 Essendon Traffic School is now open! Public sessions will reopen on Saturday 28th November 2020 between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Due to COVID-19, all bookings must now be made via Eventbrite: https://essendontrafficschool.eventbrite.com.au... Please note: all children must bring their own bikes and helmets as these will not be provided.

23.01.2022 Assembled Threads is a social enterprise located in our new hub at Moonee Ponds Junction. We are supporting them in their fantastic efforts to create local jobs for local people, as well as sustainable clothing. Good for people; good for the planet.

22.01.2022 The Caroline Chisolm Society helped more than 120 mothers through the pandemic this year, offering support and care packages to women who are at risk through issues such as family violence, homelessness, mental illness and social isolation. They were awarded $20,000 through Council’s Covid-19 Recovery Community Grants program which was used to create, pack and distribute food, clothing and early childhood care packs to families who may otherwise fall between the cracks during the crisis. Find out more about our next round of recovery grants and if you may be eligible to apply: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/how-do-i/apply/grants/

21.01.2022 Are you ready to drive a low emissions future? Infrastructure Victoria is inviting 450 Victorians to participate in an online community panel between January and February 2021 to explore how we speed up the move away from petrol and diesel-powered cars. Learn more and register your interest: https://www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au//tackling-trans/

21.01.2022 Starting Monday November 2nd families with babies up to 12 months old can visit one of our Maternal and Child Health Centres for face-to-face consultations, with phone appointments available for all other ages. Routine COVID health screening questions still apply please don't come in if you're sick! and you must wear a face mask during your visit. Find out more on our website or call 9243 1895 to make an appointment at your nearest location. ... https://mvcc.vic.gov.au//famili/maternal-and-child-health/

21.01.2022 Have your say on the draft concept design for our newest park! When designing this park, we wanted to make it relaxing, green, welcoming and safe for everyone. We want to hear your thoughts on the design, and for you to share any name suggestions you have for Moonee Valley's newest park!... View the plans and take the survey via: https://yoursay.mvcc.vic.gov.au/flemingtonpocketpark

19.01.2022 Parking Permit renewal invoices are due on the 30th October. Those residents who have recently paid for their parking permits will receive them in early November. Even though parking permits expire on 31st Oct, there is a grace period to allow for residents to receive their permits in the mail. If paying for your parking permit over the phone (1300 738 574), please enter # after entering your payment reference number, as per the instructions, to ensure your payment is received successfully. Find out more about parking permits at: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/live/my-neighbourhood/parking/

19.01.2022 Sometimes it's hard to know exactly what should and shouldn't be placed in the recycling bin - help improve recycling outcomes by learning how to source separate materials For more National Recycling Week resources, please visit Cleanaway's Recycling Hub: https://www.cleanaway.com.au/national-recycling-week/

18.01.2022 How green is your kitchen? Avondale Heights innovator Kornelija Velickovic believes that sustainability starts at home. This was the inspiration for her starting her own business, KikiKovic - Vegan Reusable Food Wraps. People are starting to have a focus on locally made, smaller footprint products, she says. That’s good for us and good for the planet.... Found out more about Kornelija's product range via kikikovic.com Support local this holiday season, visit our Christmas shopping guide for more gifting ideas: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas

17.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! An Artists’ and Makers’ market is coming to Moonee Valley! Be sure to join us on Sunday, 28 February from 11am-3pm at the Incinerator Gallery and explore the various stalls showcasing unique handmade goods from the talents of local artists and makers. For more information visit www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/makersmarket

17.01.2022 Don't forget to enter our competition by snapping a photo during your walk, ride or school to or from school today and sharing it on this post https://www.facebook.com/mooneevalleycc/posts/4091644307517927

16.01.2022 Do you run a physical activity, health, wellbeing or similar business or group in Moonee Valley? We are seeking expressions of interest from groups, clubs and businesses to help us deliver our Active You Program to the community. Active You is a year-round program that provides free access to a range of activities, programs and opportunities, helping people get active. ... Taking part in Active You offers an opportunity to gain a broader audience for your activity, run paid workshops or classes, and help be a part of improving our community’s wellbeing. Let us know how you would like to be involved today - submit an Expression of Interest now: https://mvcc.smartygrants.com.au/ActiveYou

15.01.2022 Feeling the heat with your energy bills? Is your home doubling as your office and you’re keen to be comfy? In this free webinar you'll learn about reducing your energy bills and carbon footprint, managing the air quality in your home and the passive measures you can take to cool down, including DIY draught proofing, ventilation and using plants for shade. Reserve your place by registering now:

13.01.2022 If you’ve never tasted basbaas, this could be the opportunity you didn’t know you were waiting for. East African Sisters have just released their chilli sauce in two flavours: basbaas cagaar (green) and basbaas guduud (red), using a traditional Somali recipe. It can be purchased online through the Melbourne Food Hub: https://melbournefoodhub.org.au/product/basbaas-cagaar/... Local women Fahan and Safiya perfected their product through the Food Business Boost incubator program earlier this year, a collaboration between Moonee Valley City Council’s Flemington Works and Sustain: The Australian Food Network funded by Small Business Victoria. Follow them on Facebook, and get into the basbaas phenomenon!

13.01.2022 As our sunny days increase and summer approaches, we want to hear about your favourite, little-known picnic spots in Moonee Valley! Let us know below some of the places you love to picnic during summer

12.01.2022 Great news for the golfers! Riverside Driving Range will be permitted to re-open at 8am on Sunday, 1 November with social distancing measures and COVID-safe practices in place.... There will be limits on the number of bays open and balls available to hire during busy periods. You can find out more on our website: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au//m/sports-parks-playgrounds-pools/

12.01.2022 Do you love to sing? Would you like the opportunity to work with iconic Australian choirmaster Jonathon Welch? Check out the below post from Voices of Moonee Valley.

12.01.2022 Moonee Valley's Summer Parklets and outdoor dining featured in Saturday night's 9 News Melbourne Did you head out over the weekend?

11.01.2022 Make a splash and come along to Queens Park Pool today for our MOVE Community Celebration! The sun is shining and visitors will be able to take part in a water safety talk and even enjoy live music from 5pm. Be sure to get down and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap!... More information: www.movemv.com.au

10.01.2022 Moonee Valley is a vibrant, inclusive and safe community. We need to keep it that way by ensuring that everyone can get from A to B safely. We’re asking everyone to play their part when driving. By travelling within speed limits, and putting the phone away, we can help prevent losing lives on our roads. Transport Accident Commission (TAC) #slowingdown #saveslives

10.01.2022 Meet Cr Samantha Byrne, Councillor for Rose Hill Ward. A Moonee Valley local since birth, this is Cr Byrne's second term in Council and her focus is on building stronger partnerships with State and Federal Governments to help secure larger infrastructure grants. This month we're helping you get to know your Moonee Valley Councillors; find out what they are passionate about, what inspired them to stand for Council, and what they hope to achieve over the next four years.

08.01.2022 Due to today's extreme weather, Niddrie library's opening hours have been extended

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Moonee Valley's Takeover Melbourne competition winner, Anjali! As part of Takeover Melbourne, an initiative that helps young Melburnians have their voices heard, Anjali wrote about waking up to another day living in a pandemic. Read her winning submission below

08.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other. It’s been an extremely challenging time for everyone in Moonee Valley. Christmas provides us with the chance to help celebrate with local business and support them as our community reconnects. Moonee Valley is filled with fantastic retail outlets, eateries and service providers everything you need to spoil your loved ones.... This year’s Christmas focus is on supporting our local traders. Shops and restaurants are now extending their trade and dining onto footpaths and even some roadways. These Council-supported ideas are designed so the community can safely get back outdoors, and our local traders can safely welcome you. We encourage everyone to support local this festive season. Our traders need you more than ever before. Check out some great local offers: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas/ Visit our business guide tp discover everyone trading in Moonee Valley this Christmas: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/business-guide/

07.01.2022 We have received a number of questions about the re-opening of Ascot Vale Leisure Centre including calls about if the facility offers hydrotherapy. You can find all the answers on the website here: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/play/my-outdoors/avlc/

07.01.2022 A new horse has been added to Union Road's ‘Champions United’ Walk of Fame Stop by and visit the latest Walk of Fame addition ahead of next week's Melbourne Cup.

05.01.2022 Celebrating Social Inclusion Week Voices of Moonee Valley was developed as a response to COVID-19, creating an accessible community choir group during an isolating time. After two terms of choir practice, this video shares the group's virtual performance of 'Happy Together' facilitated by Jonathon Welch AM and his organisation Play It Forward.

05.01.2022 After conducting a public tender, we are pleased to announce Belgravia Leisure has been appointed as the successful tenderer to manage Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, Queen Park Pool and the soon to come East Keilor Leisure Centre. We're working with Belgravia Leisure to get Ascot Vale Leisure Centre and Queens Parks Pool ready to safely reopen as per the Premier’s Roadmap to Recovery. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the anticipated opening dates!

05.01.2022 The unofficial history of Moonee Ponds as told by ABC Melbourne last week warmed our hearts as our community members shared their personal histories from the area. https://www.abc.net.au//unofficial-history-of-moo/12847628 Have a listen, a read and then share some of your own in the comments

04.01.2022 Respect is working together to prevent men's violence against women. Today is the first day of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a United Nations initiative to end violence against women. Gender inequality has been identified as a key driver of family violence and violence against women, with more equitable societies presenting fewer instances of violence. As part of 16 Days of Activism, we are working to encourage our community to embrace gender equality as... a part of our Fair Action Plan. Read more about the Fair Action Plan on our website: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au//what-we-/planning-for-our-future/ Find out more about 16 Days of Activism 2020: https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-2020 Respect Victoria

04.01.2022 We want to #RallyMooneeValley this holiday season! With the help of the community, we've put together a Moonee Valley Business guide to help locals find nearby businesses to support. If you're a business-owner submit a listing for your business (or check that yours is still up to date!) now https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/business-guide/

04.01.2022 We know we have some pretty amazing community members in Moonee Valley and we want you to tell us about them! Nominations are open for the 2021 Neighbourhood Spirt Awards, created to celebrate those people making our community a better place. Head to our website to find out more and nominate someone that you know today: http://bit.ly/mvnhoodspirit

04.01.2022 As COVID-19 restrictions ease and we enter the recovery phase, we're working hard to support our community and local businesses. There are still challenges ahead, but together we will #RallyMooneeValley. Find out the latest, and some of the things you can expect to see popping up around Moonee Valley, below

04.01.2022 The Victorian Government has provided $9.3 million to help fund the development of six Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategies across Victoria. We want to hear your thoughts and feedback about the project and the strategic measures you would like to see implemented in Moonee Valley. Submit your feedback here before December 7

04.01.2022 To mark the International Day of People with Disability 2020, please join us on our Facebook page at 2 pm on Thursday 3 December as we premiere The COVID Chronicles. This short film shares the stories of people with a disability throughout the pandemic and was produced by Mixed Nuts Media, a local organisation staffed with people with a psychiatric disability.

03.01.2022 Following the easing of restrictions by the State Government, the Moonee Valley Transfer Station station will open from 8am tomorrow (Friday 30 October). Find out more about the impact COVID-restrictions may have on you here: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/covid-19/

02.01.2022 Stay COVIDSafe with these linguistically diverse messages developed through Flemington Works. Funded by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, ‘Young Creative Entrepreneurs’ program, these videos were created by Yerusalem Ghebray, a talented local animator. Access the complete playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

02.01.2022 Get creepy and crafty this weekend with our #SpookyValley craft templates. You can make your own Jack’O’Lantern, create a mysterious black cat or colour in your own day of the dead mask. All of these activities use simple household items and have video instructions by the amazing The Art Factory Essendon which you can find here: www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/spookyvalley... Don’t forget to share your creations using #SpookyValley we can’t wait to see what you come up with.

02.01.2022 It’s important when walking around roads, that you pay attention to your surroundings. If your headphones are in and you’re looking down at your phone, you can’t hear or see traffic around you. It only takes a car hitting you at 30km/h for you to be seriously injured. Share this with a friend to remind them to pay attention. Transport Accident Commission (TAC) #payingattention #saveslives

02.01.2022 What's on your list of things to do now that restrictions have begun to ease? We have lots of exciting news to share about outdoor dining, activated laneways, parklets, exercise classes and library programs in parks, sports field upgrades and so much more. We can’t wait to see everyone out and about (while remaining safe!) and enjoying everything our community has to offer.... Here are some of the things we're doing to support the community and local business in the next phase of 2020.