Latest news and media releases
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MAV calls for increased road safety funding ahead of Road Safety Week
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on the Victorian and Australian governments to better fund councils to deliver safety improvements on local streetsMedia releases; News -
Victorian Councils Win Top Tech Awards
One of the smallest councils in Victoria and Australia, Yarriambiack Shire Council, contested strong competition from larger metropolitan councils nationally to clinch two awards forMedia releases; News; Technology -
Container deposit scheme design a win for communities
Victorian councils and communities can celebrate a big win today with the announcement of the final design for Victoria’s container deposit scheme, said the MunicipalEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
Vale Cr Malcolm Hole: A Man of the People
Former MAV Board member and long-term Wellington Shire Councillor, Malcolm Hole, passed away over the weekend following an illness.Media releases; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Significant step towards gender equality
Victoria took a significant step forward in achieving gender equality with the Gender Equality Act 2020 coming into effect last week – the first ofGender equality; Media releases; Opinion, Editorial -
Unprecedented opportunity to fix our building regulatory system
Significant changes to the building regulatory system are needed to improve community safety and address conflicts of interest, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) advocatedMedia releases; News; Planning and building -
Congratulations to the Finalists of the 2021 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence
Ten Victorian councils are finalists in one or more categories in the 2021 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence. The annual awards recognise how councils areEvents; Media releases; News; Technology -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Planning the Development of Regional Victoria
One of the notable changes to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the number of Victorians seeking a different lifestyle.Media releases; Opinion, Editorial; Planning and building -
A call for local government representation on national cabinet
A push to include local government representation on national cabinet has been welcomed by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) today.Media releases; News -
Cr Clark elected as new President
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is pleased to announce that Cr David Clark, of Pyrenees Shire Council, has been elected President for the nextMedia releases; News