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December 2018–January 2019
Valley View
5 Our community
heroes
6 Outdoor pools
now open!
8 Take part in
Wurundjeri healing
ceremony
9 Lobbying for
Airport West
railway station
Message from
I have proudly been a Moonee
the Mayor In the past year we have rolled out There are many big ticket items
Valley Councillor since 2008 a large portion of our capital on the agenda across our
and I am honoured to have been works program and have municipality which we look
elected as Mayor of this successfully advocated for many forward to progressing including
wonderful city for an grants to deliver important redevelopments at Debneys Park
unprecedented third time. projects for our community. and Flemington Community
Centre, Windy Hill in Essendon
I am humbled to once again have I look forward to working with my
and the Niddrie Community Hub.
the confidence of my fellow colleagues, with the support of Cr
Councillors to lead our city for Sipek as Deputy Mayor, to I wish you all a Merry Christmas
the next 12 months. continue this work and to ensure and a safe New Year.
our city remains healthy, liveable
I would like to sincerely thank Cr Narelle Sharpe
and resilient.I can't wait to get to
Cr John Sipek and Cr Samantha Moonee Valley Mayor
work on continuing to provide for
Byrne for their services as Mayor
our community at a grassroots
and Deputy Mayor over the past
level, in what is sure to be another
year, as well as my fellow
exciting and challenging year.
Councillors for their support.
Contents Council meeting dates
Have your say page 4 Public Forums No public forums in
December or January
Waste page 10
Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday, 11 December
What’s on page 14 Tuesday, 29 January
Arts and culture page 16
Public Forums start at 6pm. Ordinary Council Meetings start at
Library and learning page 17 6.30pm. Public Forum and Council Meetings take place at the
Capital works page 18 Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds. Access is
through the Pascoe Vale Road entrance.
Ward duties page 19
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings to watch Ordinary and
Translations page 20 Special Council Meetings live or later.
Moonee Valley City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Moonee Valley is located – the Wurundjeri People of
the Kulin Nation; and we pay respect to their Spirits, Ancestors, Elders and their Community Members past and present. Council also extends this respect to
other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who call Moonee Valley home.
9243 8888 | mvcc.vic.gov.au mooneevalleycc @cityofmooneevalley
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Christmas is here! FES
TIV
E
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Don't miss our annual Carols in Queens Park on
Saturday, 8 December — grab a picnic blanket and
You can get everything you need to decorate your
your loudest voice for a free evening of carols and
tree, fill up the stockings and prepare Christmas
children's activities.
lunch right here in Moonee Valley.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas to find out about all
There are also plenty of opportunities to have your
the events happening in your neighbourhood and
(and your pet's) photo taken with Santa, explore your
for competition details.
neighbourhood and join in on lots of events in
the lead-up to Christmas.
Experience spectacular views of Moonee Valley Snap and win
from the free Niddrie Christmas ferris wheel in the Want to win a Christmas hamper full of goodies
Wallis Mall from Thursday, 6 December to Monday, from our local businesses?
24 December – you might even see Santa as he
takes to the skies on Christmas Eve! Snap a selfie at one of the below locations, and
upload it to Instagram using #mvxmas2018 to go in
Hall Street in Moonee Ponds will be feeling the the draw (make sure your post is set to public so we
festive spirit with a beautiful giant Christmas tree, can see it!).
street party, twinkling lights and much more.
• Hall Street giant Christmas tree
Strathmore will be sparkling with a marvellous
Christmas lights display designed by Projection • Niddrie Christmas ferris wheel
Teknik, a celebrated White Night illumination artist. • Lights of Strathmore
If you wander down to see the lights on Saturday, 15
Winners will be announced on our Instagram page
and Saturday, 22 December you can even enjoy live
on Friday, 21 December.
carols along the way.
“Our city has so much on offer over the holiday season and I encourage you to
make the most of the events happening in your neighbourhood. Local businesses
are vital to our community so please don’t forget to shop local when you’re looking
for presents or planning your Christmas celebrations!” Cr Richard Lawrence
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HAVE YOUR SAY
Consultations provide you with the opportunity to understand, participate
and contribute to the decisions that affect our community.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay for more information about current consultations.
A new Debneys Park
We want your help to develop a new
plan for Debneys Park and Flemington
Community Centre.
Debneys Park is a much-loved community gathering
space in Flemington. However, significant population
growth is expected and we need to work now to
ensure this doesn’t place pressure on the existing
facilities, which are nearing the end of their useful life.
Based on your feedback, we’re developing a plan
for Debneys Park and a concept design for a
community hub to replace the existing Flemington
Community Centre.
The new facilities will help cater for future demand
and provide the community with high-quality
social, educational, recreational and
environmental opportunities.
Revitalising the Debneys Park precinct is a
priority in our Advocacy Strategy.
Check out mvcc.vic.gov.au/advocacy to see our
other priorities or head to yoursay.mvcc.vic.gov.au
to provide feedback or to find out more.
“This part of our city is growing rapidly and it will continue to grow into the future.
It's important that we act now so that residents of today and tomorrow have a more
active, vibrant and welcoming gathering space. We need your help to achieve this.”
Cr Rebecca Gauci Maurici
Did you know more than $78 million was lost on poker
machines in Moonee Valley last financial year? That’s
Reduce
$215,312 every day!
As part of Pokies Play You, a campaign supported by a
number of local councils and organisations through the
pokies
Alliance for Gambling Reform, we’ve been taking our fight
against pokies to the streets.
To reduce gambling harm, we’re lobbying the State
harm
Government to reduce the maximum bet limit to $1, reduce
venue operating hours, and ensure venues have greater
responsibility to protect their customers from harm.
Head to mvcc.vic.gov.au/pokies to find out more. If you or
someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction,
call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.
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Our community heroes
We recently held our annual Spirit of Moonee Outstanding Awards
Valley Community Awards, which celebrate the Karlos El Haouli – for his significant contribution to
outstanding achievements of everyday people. supporting the community through his business,
For the first time in the award's 18-year history, Centreway Fish and Chip Shop.
Citizen of the Year was handed to joint winners! Adrian Glasby – for his significant impact and
Citizen of the Year Awards contribution to the community as Principal of
St Christopher’s Primary School and as a foster carer
For over 40 years, for more than 20 years.
Frank Di Blasi has
worked tirelessly to Liz Tripodi – as the founder of Vocal Art Studios,
support senior one of the largest private music schools in the
citizens in Moonee country, Liz has established a successful and strong
Valley. He’s been education environment, creating opportunities for
involved in students of all ages and abilities.
establishing 87 Meritorious Awards
senior citizens clubs
across Victoria. • Matthew Bott – Moonee Ponds Primary School
• Simone Cariss
• Helen Lusher
• Elvis Martin
• Tilly McCarthy
• Sara Melvin – Boomerang Bags Ascot Vale
• Geoff Nicholl
• Christine Robson
Cheryl and Arthur Brown have fostered more than • Ahmed Salih
100 children over the past 35 years, improving the SPIRIT
lives of children as young as six weeks and up to • Lucy Sheehan
16 years old, including children with special needs. • Susi Strasser
• Gino Vigilante
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Outdoor pools East Keilor
Leisure
now open! Centre
update
The design for the new
$49.9 million East Keilor
Leisure Centre is being
finalised, with construction
expected to start in February.
The state-of-the-art facility will
include indoor and outdoor pools,
water play, a gym and a host of
other facilities and services.
The existing outdoor pool will
remain open until the start of
construction. The new centre is
expected to open in late 2020.
Head to yoursay.mvcc.vic.gov.
au/eklc to explore the artist’s
impression and fly-through video.
The
last
Our outdoor pools are now
open for summer!
Look out for some exciting
improvements at Queens Park
splash!
Swimming Pool this summer. East Keilor Leisure Centre
The East Keilor Leisure Centre
We’ve recently completed new has been a key part of the
outdoor pool is open Monday
to Friday, 6am to 7pm, Saturday, change rooms, including community for several
7.30am to 7pm and Sunday, dedicated family and accessible years and has shaped fond
8.30am to 7pm. change facilities. memories for many.
Queens Park Swimming Pool is There will also be some brand We want you to visit and help
open Monday to Friday, 6am to new and exciting programs say farewell to this much-loved
7pm, and Saturday and Sunday, coming your way. Stay tuned! facility.
9am to 7pm. See page 13 for Keep an eye on our website for
Christmas operating hours. fun activities and opportunities
to share your memories of the
centre, as well as details of the
“The opening of the outdoor pools is a great closing pool party
opportunity to spend time with family and friends. in early February.
This summer, enjoy the improved facilities at
Let’s make sure
Queens Park Swimming Pool or join us in saying
the centre goes
farewell to East Keilor Leisure Centre before the
out with a splash!
exciting redevelopment.” Cr John Sipek
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“Whether it’s having a hit of tennis, trying yoga or taking part in a walking
group, Active You provides plenty of fun ways to get moving. We’re committed
to helping all our our residents lead healthy lifestyles and the best thing about
Active You is that the whole community can get involved — kids, youth, families,
singles and seniors.” Cr Samantha Byrne
It's time to get active
We’re making it easier for Here’s a taste of what you can
you to get active with more expect in the first few months:
opportunities, more often. • tennis
You asked and we delivered – • chair yoga/meditation
from Active8 to Active You, we are
excited to offer fantastic fitness • Heart Foundation
opportunities year-round. walking groups
Starting in January, try a range of • health and wellbeing seminars.
physical activities or join in
community groups, workshops and To keep up to date on all the
events that cater for people of all activities throughout the year visit
ages and abilities. mvcc.vic.gov.au/activeyou or like
Active You is an affordable way facebook.com/mvactiveyou
to trial a healthier lifestyle and
develop positive habits you
can maintain.
Be safe over summer
We’re expecting a hot summer, so remember to
stay safe in the heat.
Here are some simple steps you can take when extreme
heat hits:
• Drink water even if you don't feel thirsty.
• Never leave kids, adults or pets in hot cars.
• Find somewhere air-conditioned to stay, draw your
blinds, use a fan or have a cool shower.
• Schedule activities in the coolest part of the day and
avoid exercising in the heat.
• Look after those most at risk, including neighbours
who live alone, the elderly, children, people with a
medical condition and pets.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/heatwaves for more information.
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Take part in Wurundjeri
healing ceremony
Following on from the This is part of our commitment to history and culture of Aboriginal
success of our Nhanbu Gurru respect, recognise and build and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
(Ancient Flower) Festival in relationships with the Traditional
We support community-led
October, we have a number of Custodians of this land, the
reconciliation initiatives, so if you
reconciliation activities lined Wurundjeri people, and all
have an event planned, please let
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
up this summer. us know.
Islander peoples.
For more information visit
The festival was held at our Our libraries will also host
mvcc.vic.gov.au/reconciliation
Babepal Paen-mirring (mother’s reconciliation programs and
tear) ceremonial rock circle at Five activities that will explore the
Mile Creek Reserve in Essendon, a
significant site for the Wurundjeri
people and a meeting place for the “Council plays an important role in working
whole community. towards reconciliation, including raising awareness
about the culture and history of Aboriginal and
In consultation with the Wurundjeri
Torres Strait Islander peoples, advocating on
Council, we’re hosting a healing
issues of importance, and delivering services
ceremony at the rock circle on
and programs. Events such as the Nhanbu Gurru
Saturday, 26 January, including an
Festival and the upcoming healing ceremony are
acknowledgment of history.
integral to achieving reconciliation.”
Cr Cam Nation
Help end violence against women
What are you doing to improve equality for Day), we've been flying orange
women and girls in Moonee Valley? banners at the Moonee Ponds
and Essendon junctions to raise
We’ve been asking our residents this question as we awareness about the campaign.
take part in 16 Days of Activism to stop gender-based
violence and gender inequality. Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/16days
to learn more about the
Starting on Sunday, 25 November (International Day campaign and how to get
of the Elimination of Violence against Women) and involved.
running until Monday, 10 December (Human Rights
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Lobbying for Be safe on
the roads
Airport West The festive season is always
a busy time on our roads and
railway station
we’re urging residents to play
it safe over the Christmas and
New Year period.
With more people out and about at
this time of year, your chances of
Both State and Federal Airport West, and neighbouring being involved in an accident
Governments have recently Essendon Fields, have been increase dramatically.
announced their support for a identified as key aviation, Police will be out in force on local
Melbourne Airport Rail Link. technology and employment roads reinforcing safety messages,
precincts. However, despite their so remember drinking and driving
We’ve advocated for this project significance, the area is a rail
for many years and we’re excited are better apart, going faster than
transport black hole. the speed limit is just not worth the
to see it moving ahead.
A station at Airport West would risk, think twice before you take any
We believe any airport rail link boost employment, services and risks, and, look out for each other on
route that travels through Moonee economic opportunity in the the roads.
Valley should benefit our residents region, benefiting residents of
and businesses. Melbourne’s north and west.
That’s why, as a key priority in our Help us let the political
Advocacy Strategy, we're decision-makers know we need a
advocating for a new station to be station at Airport West by visiting
built at Airport West as part of the mvcc.vic.gov.au/raillink and
Airport Rail route. registering your support.
“Just 18 per cent of people living in Airport West
regularly use the train to get around because their
public transport options are severely limited.
A new station would make it more accessible for
residents of Rosehill Ward to commute and alleviate Paid parking
traffic congestion.” Cr Andrea Surace
In parts of Moonee Valley,
demand for parking is already
greater than the amount of
publicly available spaces, and
this will only worsen as our
population increases.
We plan to implement paid parking
at specific locations in Moonee
CONNECT Valley that experience car parking
overloading. We’ve also reviewed
current paid parking on Alexandra
Avenue, Moonee Ponds. Fees are to
encourage turnover and will be a
low $1 per hour, capped at $10
between 6am and 10pm.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/paidparking
to find out more.
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Food waste at REDUCE
Christmas
It might be the silly season, but that doesn’t You can even pick up a free boot-load of compost for
have to be the case when it comes to cooking your own house from the Transfer Station!
for Christmas celebrations. Recycling food waste can cut your household waste
Planning ahead, buying appropriately, using what you in half and reduce harmful greenhouse gases. Don’t
have, and thinking about how to use leftovers can forget, you can’t use any bags in your green organics
help you eliminate food waste. bin, even biodegradable or compostable ones. These
don’t break down fast enough in the industrial
If you still have leftover food scraps after your composting process and contaminate green waste.
Christmas feast, pop them in your green organics bin
and we’ll turn them into compost and mulch for use Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/foodtogreen for more
in local parks and gardens. information.
Don’t have a green organics bin? Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/bincollection to apply for
one. If you’re renting, contact your landlord or leasing agent to request for the
ratepayer to organise a bin for you.
Transfer Station 2019 hard waste
The Transfer Station is a drop-off facility for Your hard waste collection is getting a makeover!
recycling unwanted materials. For safety reasons, it Look out for more information in Valley View next
will be closed during adverse weather, such as very year. Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of notice to
high temperatures. If this occurs, our website will start preparing.
be updated and a sign will be placed on the gate.
To find out more call 9243 8888 or visit
mvcc.vic.gov.au/transferstation
WASTE
10New home energy advisory service
Confused about your home energy options? Wipe out
Want information about installing solar or tips
on reducing your power bills? Head to waste
mvcc.vic.gov.au/energy to learn about our new
Is your school keen to wipe out
home energy advisory service.
waste once and for all?
Join the free Wipe out Waste
program and receive:
• waste incursions delivered
by CERES
• litter and waste audits
• professional development
opportunities for staff
• expert individual assistance to
develop a waste action plan
• $1,000 grant to deliver the
plan
• a graduation ceremony to
celebrate and share your
school’s success.
Expressions of interest are
due by 5pm on Friday, 21
December. To register visit
Better buildings
mvcc.vic.gov.au/wipeout
Want to save money and EUF is a proven way for building
improve your building's owners to fund environmental
environmental performance? building upgrades and can improve
your working environment, create a
Environmental Upgrade Finance more valuable asset, reduce your
(EUF) is a program commercial building's carbon footprint, lower
building owners can use to fund operating costs and retain tenants.
Become a
environmental improvement works,
which are then repaid quarterly An information session will be
held on Thursday, 21 February,
champion
through council rates.
6.30pm at the Civic Centre at 9
The long-term fixed interest finance Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds.
can be used for projects that
improve energy, water and waste Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/greenliving We’re looking for passionate
performance in existing buildings. to register for the event or head to people to become
mvcc.vic.gov.au/upgrade for more sustainability champions.
information on the program.
Our free 10-week program will
give you the tools to develop
your own environment project.
“Making an environmental upgrade can have a range Meet like-minded people while
of benefits including increasing your commercial you learn about leadership,
building’s value, attracting and retaining tenants and communication, project
reducing your utility bills. If you’ve ever wanted to delivery and more.
make your commercial premises more sustainable,
efficient and better for the environment, but haven’t Expressions of interest are due
known where to start, this program is the answer.” by 5pm on Friday, 22 February.
Cr Nicole Marshall For more information visit
mvcc.vic.gov.au/champions
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Festival 2019 The Moonee Valley Festival
will be back next year, but not
as you know it!
We’re mixing things up, with the
festival to include a series of
events in February and March and
culminating with a special event
along the picturesque
Maribyrnong River.
Look out for exciting community
events popping up across our
neighbourhoods including food
fiestas, family-friendly park
parties and the spectacular
riverside celebration.
Local culture, art, food and
performances will take centre
stage to celebrate all our city
has to offer, right on your very
own doorstep.
Get ready for fun interactive
activities that showcase the
very best of what Moonee Valley
has to offer.
Stay tuned for the full program to
be announced in early 2019.
“In 2019, the Moonee Valley Festival will give us even more opportunities to get together
and celebrate the vibrancy, diversity and culture of our communities. I encourage
everyone to get involved, meet your neighbours and share in the celebration of our
beautiful city.” Cr Jim Cusack
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place. Stay tuned for details early next year.
how to protect your garden produce and stop fruit
flies from spreading.
12Christmas opening hours
Civic Centre Flemington Queens Park Swimming Pool
9 Kellaway Avenue, Community Centre Corner Pascoe Vale Road and
Moonee Ponds. Tel: 9243 8888 25 Mt Alexander Road, The Strand, Moonee Ponds.
Closed from 1pm, 24 December Flemington. Tel: 8325 1800 Tel: 9375 3651
and reopening 27 December Closed noon, 24 December and 24 December: 6am–6pm
Closed 1 January reopening 9am, 2 January 25 December: Closed
26 December: 9am–6pm
Transfer Station Essendon Traffic School 27-28 December: 6am–7pm
180 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie. Corner Albion and Lawson 29-30 December: 9am–7pm
Tel: 8325 1730 Streets, Essendon. Tel: 9243 8888 31 December: 6am–6pm
Closed from 25 December and Closed from 24 December 1 January: 9am–6pm
reopening 27 December and reopening 7 January 2 January: 6am–7pm
Closed 1 January
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre East Keilor Leisure Centre
Clocktower Centre Corner Langs and Epson Roads, 84 Quinn Grove, East Keilor.
750 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale. Tel: 9375 3411 Tel: 9336 3711
Moonee Ponds. Tel: 9243 9191 24 December: 5am–6pm 24 December: 5.30am–6pm
Closed from 5pm, 21 December 25 December: Closed 25 December: Closed
and reopening 9am, 2 January 26 December: 8am–8pm 26 December: 9am–7pm
27-28 December: 5am–10pm 27-28 December: 5.30am–10pm
Incinerator Gallery 29 December: 6am–8pm 29 December: 7am–8pm
180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds. 30 December: 8am–8pm 30 December: 8am–8pm
Tel: 8325 1750 31 December: 5am–6pm 31 December: 7am–6pm
Closed from 4pm, 21 December 1 January: 10am–8pm 1 January: 10am–6pm
and reopening 11am, 2 January 2 January: 5am–11pm 2 January: 5.30am–10pm
Riverside Golf East Keilor Leisure Centre
Bowes Avenue and Tennis Centre Outdoor Pool
Community Centre 60 Newsom Street, Ascot Vale. 24 December: 6am–6pm
27–31 Bowes Avenue, Airport Tel: 9938 4545 25 December: Closed
West. Tel: 8325 1890 24 December: 6.30am–6pm 26 December: 9am–7pm
Closed from 13 December and 25 December: Closed 27-28 December: 6am–7pm
reopening 4 February 26 December: 6.30am–6pm 29 December: 7am–7pm
27-30 December: 6.30am–8pm 30 December: 8am–7pm
31 December: 6.30am–6pm 31 December: 7am–6pm
1 January: 9am–6pm 1 January: 10am–6pm
2 January: 6.30am–8pm 2 January: 6am–7pm
Libraries
25-26 27-28
Branch 24 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 Dec 1 Jan
Dec Dec
10am– 10am–
Ascot Vale 10am–1pm Closed 10am–1pm Closed Closed
5pm 5pm
Avondale 10am– 10am– 10am–
10am–1pm Closed Closed Closed
Heights 5pm 4pm 5pm
10am– 10am– 10am–
Flemington 10am–1pm Closed Closed Closed
5pm 5pm 5pm
Niddrie 9am–1pm Closed 9am–5pm 9am–4pm Closed 9am–5pm Closed
Sam Merrifield 9am–1pm Closed 9am–5pm 9am–5pm 1pm–5pm 9am–5pm Closed
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B# Big Band
$23 Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt
Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Melbourne’s much-loved B# Big
Band are bringing their toe-
tapping and hip-shaking
performance to the Clocktower
with musical renditions of some of
What’s on
Australia’s highest calibre jazz and
sessions musicians.
Book: clocktowercentre.com.au
Saturdays from Saturday, 1 December, 10am
17 November, 9am Union Road street party
Essendon North FREE Union Road, Tuesday, 4 December,
Craft Market Ascot Vale 6.30pm
FREE 1059 Mt Alexander Road, Towards a waste-free
Ride a vintage fire truck, get your
North Essendon face painted, listen to live music Christmas
Tick off your Christmas shopping and even meet Santa! Enjoy FREE Niddrie Library,
list with handcrafted gifts and twilight carols at 4.30pm. 483 Keilor Rd, Niddrie
home-baked goods. Details: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas Join one of Australia's best-known
Book: bit.ly/libraryeventsmv zero waste speakers, Erin Rhodes,
as she lifts the lid on recycling
waste during the holiday season.
Monday, 3 December, 6pm Book: bit.ly/libraryeventsmv
December/January Gift wrapping the
People of Essendon North Japanese way
Village exhibition FREE Ascot Vale Library, 165
FREE Mt Alexander Road, Union Road, Ascot Vale Wednesday,
Essendon North business area 5 December, 10am
Learn Furoshiki (Japanese fabric
Get to know the local businesses wrapping) in time for Christmas ATO record keeping for
with this on-street exhibition and make a shopping bag small business
highlighting the fascinating stories without sewing. FREE Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway
of the aces behind the shopfronts. Book: bit.ly/libraryeventsmv Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Details: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas Get hands-on experience
recording money in and out of
your business at this two-hour
Tuesday, 4 December, 8am workshop. You will also learn how
Sensitive Santa to calculate and record GST, as
Daily throughout
well as time-saving tips.
December, dusk–late Kmart mall, Moonee
Hall Street Christmas tree Ponds Central, Hall Street, Book: mvcc.vic.gov.au/business
FREE Hall Street, Moonee Ponds Moonee Ponds
Travel through a Christmas-lit Sensitive Santa is coming to town
wonderland with fairy lights and a for photo opportunities with a
giant Christmas tree. Snap a selfie sensory-friendly environment
at the Christmas tree to go into that provides low stress and
the running to win a hamper. quiet surroundings.
Details: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas FUN
Details: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas
Stay updated on our news and events: mooneevalleycc @cityofmooneevalley
14Thursday, 13 December– Thursday, 20 December,
Sunday, 23 December, 9pm 1.30pm
Lights of Strathmore Movie: We’re No Angels
FREE 62–64 Woodland Street, FREE Burley Griffin
Strathmore Neighbourhood Centre, Park
Experience the marvellous Drive (off The Crossway),
Christmas light display which has East Keilor
been designed by celebrated Three Devil’s Island escapees hide
White Night illumination artist out in the home of a kindly
Projection Teknik. Snap a selfie merchant and repay his kindness
in front of the lights to go in the by helping him and his family out
draw to win a Christmas hamper. of several crises.
Details: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas Book: connected@mvcc.vic.gov.au
or 9243 8748
Thursday, 6 December– Saturday, 15 December,
Monday, 24 December 10am Friday, 25 January, 11am
The Niddrie Christmas Have yourself a merry ole Visual Thinking Strategies
ferris wheel Niddrie Christmas Look Club
FREE Wallis Mall, Niddrie FREE Keilor Road, Niddrie $10 Incinerator Gallery, 180
It’s a carnival Christmas with a free Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
Enjoy fun for the kids with roving
ferris wheel providing spectacular musicians, surprise gifts, balloon In this short session participants
views. Keep an eye out for Santa artistry, as well as free rides on observe and engage about art
on Christmas Eve! Open Sunday to Thomas the Tank Engine. using the Visual Thinking
Thursday, 10am to 6pm and Friday Strategies structure with a
to Saturday, 10am to 9pm. Snap a Details: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas gallery educator.
selfie in front of the ferris wheel to
Book: bit.ly/VTSDEC2018
go into the running to win a
Christmas hamper.
More: mvcc.vic.gov.au/mvxmas
Stay up to date with what’s happening in our city:
mvcc.vic.gov.au/eventsinmv
Monday, 10 December, 4pm
Christmas tree decorating
FREE Flemington Library, 313
Racecourse Road, Flemington
Create some beautiful Christmas
decorations for the library tree.
Suitable for 4–12 year olds.
Book: bit.ly/libraryeventsmv
JOY
Key: Kids Youth Adults Seniors
15It’s beginning Summer Show:
to look a lot Woven Together
like Christmas
Celebrate the learning of local
textile students from Flemington
Community Centre and the
Incinerator Gallery.
Works will include the tapestries of
Joy Smith and her students,
contemporary textiles by the students
of Bats of Leisure and portraiture by
up and coming local photographer
Amna Hamid of Studioblkk.
The Summer Show is an opportunity to
support diversity in Moonee Valley and
celebrate creative self-expression.
Opening night:
Friday, 7 December, 6pm
Exhibition dates:
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a free Saturday, 8 December–Sunday,
evening of singing, children’s activities and festive cheer at 13 January
Carols in Queens Park. Cost: FREE
Enjoy an outstanding line-up of musical performances including Incinerator Gallery, located at 180
Teeny Tiny Stevies, Aydan Calafiore and Lisa-Marie Parker. Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds, is open
Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
Get your family and friends together, pack a picnic, and sing
along to your favourite festive songs. For more information visit
incineratorgallery.com.au
When: Saturday, 8 December, kids' activities from 5pm, Carols
or call 8325 1750.
from 7pm
Where: Queens Park, Corner of Mt Alexander Road
and Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/carols for more information.
Theatre season returns
A whole new world of events will hit the Clocktower Centre in
2019 with an impressive program of theatre, music and a few
surprises everyone can enjoy.
Get ready to be inspired when the full line-up of performances is
announced in December.
The Clocktower Centre is located at 750 Mt Alexander Road, Amna Hamid, The Process, 2018, digital photography.
Moonee Ponds.
For more information, visit clocktowercentre.com.au
or call the Box Office on 9243 9191.
16“We’re always striving to ensure Moonee Valley remains a place where our residents feel
connected and engaged. Books clubs are a fantastic way to achieve this and are a great
place for our community to come together and socialise, share their ideas and learn from
one another.” Cr Narelle Sharpe
Read all about it!
Meeting new people and sharing reading In Essendon, Rosebank Readers started in 2001 and
experiences inspire many people to join a still have four original members.
book club. The group met through craft, tennis and church
For others, it’s an opportunity to discuss literature and groups and love the chance to get together and enjoy
the power of words to promote or challenge ideas. each other’s company.
Whatever the reason, a shared love of reading Crossways group formed out of the Rosebank
inspires all book clubs. Readers when it became too large.
Moonee Valley Libraries provides book club services Each month, members meet and critique the monthly
to 26 groups in the area. read. A friendly bell is needed to keep conversation
on topic as it often goes off on different tangents!
The Bookem group has met at Sam Merrifield Library
each month since 2006. Each group has a unique personality, but every
group shares the desire to read and explore
Most members didn’t know each other before something different.
joining, but have since formed strong friendships.
Head to mvcc.vic.gov.au/libraries if you are
At every meeting, members offer their opinions and interested in joining a library-based group or
comments on the monthly book, with discussions using our service.
often leading to recommendations of other titles for
people to try.
And it's not just about discussing their latest read –
they share food and celebrate birthdays and other
special events.
ReadOn Visit bit.ly/subscribetoreadon to subscribe to the library’s e-newsletter, ReadOn.
17CAPITAL WORKS
Some of the capital works recently completed or under way in Moonee Valley.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/projects for further information on any of these capital works.
Ascot Vale Strathmore Boeing Reserve Baseball Pavilion
Fairbairn Park netball courts Drainage upgrades at $3.5 million
Windsor Avenue February 2019
$3.5 million
$1 million
May 2019 Accessible parking upgrades
April 2019 at Mt Alexander Road and
Raleigh Street
Moonee Ponds Essendon
$75,000
Accessible parking upgrades Buckley Park Pavilion
June 2019
at Mt Alexander Road and improvement
The Strand $1.3 million
$110,000 May 2019
June 2019
Key: cost estimated completion date
IN FOCUS
Field of dreams becomes a reality
We’ve worked hard to secure $100,000 from the State Government to help build the Chris
Lane Memorial Junior Baseball Field at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights.
The little league baseball field will be the first of its kind in Australia and will honour the memory of local
Essendon baseball player Chris Lane, who was tragically killed in the United States in 2013.
We applied for the grant through the State Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund and
have also secured $130,000 from Major League Baseball (US), $12,500 from Essendon Baseball Club,
and a commitment from Musco Lighting Australia to provide lights for the field. We’ve already invested
more than $100,000 into the planning and design of the field.
It’s set to be a time of major change at Boeing Reserve, with works almost finished on the new
multipurpose pavilion, which is expected to be completed in February 2019.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/projects for updates.
18WARD DUTIES
Rose Hill Ward
> Airport West > Avondale Heights > Keilor East
> Niddrie > most of Essendon West > parts of Strathmore Heights
Deputy Mayor, Cr John Sipek We’re pleased to see plans for a Melbourne
jsipek@mvcc.vic.gov.au Airport Rail Link gaining traction. We’re now
Portfolio: Sports and Community Organisations lobbying for the proposed route to include a
Phone: 0423 776 740 new train station at Airport West, which
would significantly benefit the busy Airport
Cr Samantha Byrne West and Essendon Fields precincts.
sbyrne@mvcc.vic.gov.au Following the Valley Youth Space relaunch
Portfolio: Leisure and Active Communities earlier this year, we've installed a new neon
Phone: 0437 329 146 sign on the building at 3 Matthews Avenue,
Niddrie. We're continuing to run regular
Cr Andrea Surace youth programs at the new space including
asurace@mvcc.vic.gov.au school holiday activities, film nights, training,
Portfolio: Integrated Transport workshops and the Rainbow Valley Queer
Phone: 0408 309 435 Youth Group.
Buckley Ward
> Aberfeldie > Essendon Fields > Essendon North > Strathmore > Most of
Essendon and Strathmore Heights > parts of Moonee Ponds and Essendon West
Mayor, Cr Narelle Sharpe The festive season is a wonderful time to visit
nsharpe@mvcc.vic.gov.au close family, friends and relatives. But that
Portfolio: Lifelong Learning can often mean travelling far and wide. If
Phone: 0429 977 171 you’re hitting the roads this summer, make
sure you take the relevant precautions to
Cr Rebecca Gauci Maurici ensure you arrive at your destination safe
and well.
rgaucimaurici@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Portfolio: Future Communities We’re looking forward to our next
Phone: 0437 299 648 reconciliation event – a healing ceremony in
late January at the ceremonial rock circle at
Cr Richard Lawrence Five Mile Creek in Essendon.
richardlawrence@mvcc.vic.gov.au This is yet another example of how we are
Portfolio: Business Promotion committed to respecting and celebrating the
Phone: 0418 369 290 culture of the Traditional Custodians, the
Wurundjeri people and all Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Myrnong Ward
> Ascot Vale > Flemington > Travancore
> most of Moonee Ponds > parts of Essendon
Cr Jim Cusack The Moonee Valley Festival is one of the
jcusack@mvcc.vic.gov.au highlights on our calendar each year. We’re
Portfolio: Community Wellbeing mixing things up this year, with a range of
Phone: 0407 521 432 events to be held at various locations across
February and March to celebrate our vibrant
Cr Nicole Marshall and diverse community.
nmarshall@mvcc.vic.gov.au We’re also in the process of improving the
Portfolio: Planning and Environment facilities at Debneys Park and Flemington
Phone: 0408 141 471 Community Centre, but we need your
feedback. We’re looking to develop a
Cr Cam Nation community hub that will provide a range of
cnation@mvcc.vic.gov.au social, educational, recreational and
Portfolio: Access, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion environmental opportunities. Get on board
Phone: 0402 222 378 and have your say now.
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