Latest news and media releases
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MAV Strategic Planning Meetings 2019
The MAV’s bi-annual strategic planning process will commence in February.Events; News -
An Equal Future: Victorian councils unite to shape the future of gender equality
Councils all over Victoria have joined the State Government to advocate for the rights of women and girls, as part of a 16-day global campaignGender equality; Media releases; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Rules overhaul needed to reduce pokies pain
The community pain from pokies losses is soaring. It’s causing devastating harm to people across rural and regional Victoria. From relationship breakdowns, family violence andGambling; Media releases; News -
Call for political parties to support stronger communities
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has called on all political parties contesting the November state election to support initiatives that make local communities stronger,Gambling; Media releases; News; Public health -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Recycling crisis was a wake-up call
When the recycling crisis hit in February it caught many off guard. Yet this crisis has arguably been decades in the making and delivered anEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
Kinder investment welcome but four-year olds still at risk
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has cautiously welcomed a proposal from the Victorian Government to deliver an extra funded year of kindergarten for three-yearMedia releases; News -
What’s happening in LEAP?
In the last year, the LEAP Program has grown significantly with numerous developments providing even more value to member councils.News; Procurement -
Federal election – National local government campaign
The MAV has actively participated in development of the Australia Local Government Association’s (ALGA) federal election advocacy campaign.News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Population plan needed to improve regional liveability
Let’s talk people, or more particularly population. Melbourne’s is going gangbusters, our regional centres are just doing okay, while many of our more regional andMedia releases; News -
Update on the office of the MAV President
There has been some uncertainty about how a decision by the City of Whittlesea to not pay their MAV subscription by the due date mayGovernance; Media releases; News