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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 andNews -
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 mayNews -
Call for political parties to improve assets for the future
Ahead of the upcoming November state election, local government is urging all political parties to commit to improving Victoria’s assets to help grow our economyNews -
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.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 callsNews -
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 stateNews -
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,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 toNews -
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 debatedNews