Latest news and media releases
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Action to progress cladding solutions welcomed
The MAV and councils have welcomed the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) being appointed as the responsible authority for 283 higher-risk buildings with combustible cladding.News -
Finalists for the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence Announced
Our independent judges have advised us that the finalists for the Victorian Categories of the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence have been decided.News -
Royal Commission into Aged Care and Quality
The MAV will present to the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Quality on Tuesday, 19 March.News -
More Powerful Together: Local Government Collaborates
Councils in Victoria have come together to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day (IWD).News -
Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan launched
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has launched a Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan, which sets out five key actions each level of government shouldNews -
MAV President and Board Election results
Councillor Coral Ross from the City of Boroondara has been elected President of the MAV for the next two years.News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Recycling crisis: State and National leadership and action urgently needed
Last February, China’s ‘National Sword’ policy to restrict imports of some recyclables set off a chain reaction that exposed how vulnerable our recycling system is.News -
Recycling industry volatility continues
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling for consideration to be given to greater State Government oversight of the recycling industry amid today’s noticeNews -
Celebrate Library Lovers Day: Embrace a Life of Books
Today is Library Lovers Day and councils in Victoria are celebrating books, libraries and the staff who help to sustain local communities with a wideNews -
MAV President and Board nominations
Nominations for the 2019 MAV President and Board elections have closed with four councillors contesting the presidency. Candidates are listed below in ballot paper order.News