News and media releases

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15 February 2021

MAV Opinion Editorial - Call to improve recycling and reduce litter

With the shift to takeaway dining, especially during lockdown last year, it seems a lot of the messaging about avoiding waste and using reusable cups

Environment; Opinion Editorial; Recycling
15 February 2021

MAV President and Management Board Elections 2021

The list of candidates, in ballot paper order, for the MAV President and Management Board elections is available on the Victorian Electoral Commission's MAV President

News
12 February 2021

COVID-19 Update

In line with the public health advice there will be a stage four lockdown in place from 11.59pm today for the next five days, until

COVID-19; News; Public health
22 January 2021

MAV President and regional Board members elections 2021

In accordance with the MAV Rules 2013, the elections for MAV President and the 12 regional Board members of the MAV Management Board are being

News
22 January 2021

Plan ahead for sustained heat

It’s going to be hot and dry on Sunday and Monday. While it’s tempting to spend time outdoors, extreme heat can impact your health and

Emergency management; News
11 January 2021

MAV Opinion Editorial - Staying on top of water safety this summer

January is usually the time many of us allocate for some much-needed respite, to enjoy catch-ups with family and friends and take the opportunity to

News; Opinion Editorial
21 December 2020

Missed Opportunity to Reform the Victorian Local Government Rating System

The Victorian Government’s response to the Local Rating System Review has only gone some of the way to providing much-needed taxation reform, the Municipal Association

Media releases; News; Rates
15 December 2020

MAV Opinion Editorial - Working together to keep community safe

It goes without saying that 2020 has provided many challenges.

COVID-19; Emergency management; Media releases; News; Public health
3 December 2020

International Day of People with a Disability

With 1 in 5 Victorians experiencing a disability, Victorian councils play a large role in advocating for, and supporting those, to have better access to

Disability; Media releases; News
25 November 2020

Commitment to rebuild communities welcomed

The 2020/21 Victorian Budget’s strong focus on supporting communities and businesses, as they rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been welcomed by

COVID-19; Media releases; News

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