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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 wideArts and culture; Libraries; Media releases; News -
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.Governance; Media releases; News -
Federal funding uncertainty continues for preschools
The Municipal Association of Victoria is calling on the Prime Minister to give all Victorian kids the best start to their education by committing ongoingChildren and families; Early years; Media releases; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Preschool rite of passage under threat
As a mother, I ensured my kids got the best access to quality education to set them on a path to a bright future.Children and families; Early years; Media releases; News -
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-yearChildren and families; Early years; Media releases; News