Latest news and media releases
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MAV Opinion Editorial - the bill that you hate to receive
All property owners will soon receive council rates notices in their letterbox. We know people don’t enjoy receiving this annual bill, but rates are important.Media releases; News -
Permanent kindergarten funding needed
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has serious concerns about the future access and quality of four-year old kindergarten facing Victorian families amid renewed callsChildren and families; Early years; Media releases; News -
More than just roads, rates & rubbish
Current and past MAV Presidents Mary Lalios and Dick Gross have teamed up to create a video detailing some of the services councils provide thatNews -
Call for State political parties to improve liveability
Local government is calling on political parties to commit to actions that will improve liveability for all Victorians in the lead up to November’s stateMedia releases; News; Planning and building -
Time to action wasted landfill levy opportunities
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the release of a report by the Victorian Auditor General into the use of State landfill levies,Environment; Governance; Media releases; News -
Equal access to local services needed for all Victorians
In the lead up to the November state election, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on political parties and candidates to commit toAgeing; Children and families; Media releases; News -
Parliament urged to oppose reforms that will hurt communities
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on political parties to oppose four elements of the Local Government Bill when the reforms are debatedFinance; Governance; Local Government Act 1989; News -
MAV performance highlights 2017-18
We have prepared a summary of our performance for the 2017-18 year. This is a preliminary overview of what we have achieved for and onGovernance; News -
Vic Councils website launched
The new Vic Councils website was launched today, and aims to improve community access to information about council roles and services.News -
Councils not banning books or toys
Cr Mary Lalios, President of the Municipal Association of Victoria confirmed that no books or toys would be banned as a result of work byEarly years; Gender equality; Libraries; News