News and media releases

Get to know the issues facing local government by reading our recent news items.

19 August 2020

Statement from the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is disappointed by the announcement by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP, of the Victorian

COVID-19; Local Government Elections; News
14 August 2020

MAV Opinion Editorial - The link between the arts and wellbeing

Arts and culture are an important part of our physical, mental and social wellbeing. With the close connection councils have to their communities, they know

Arts and culture; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial
17 July 2020

Call it Out: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Victoria

Research tells us that violence often spikes in times of disasters. Imagine being isolated and forced to stay home with an abusive partner. The stark

Gender equality; Media releases; News
10 July 2020

MAV renews call for State Government to defer local government elections

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is once again calling on the State Government to defer this year’s council elections due to the ongoing negative

COVID-19; Local Government Elections; Media releases; News; Public health
2 July 2020

How councils are helping to feed people who don’t know where their next meal is coming from

Being able to feed yourself and your family is a fundamental human right.

Children and families; COVID-19; Emergency management; Home and community care; News
2 July 2020

MAV Opinion Editorial - An invitation to women: Stand for council, stand for community, stand for change

For women’s voices to be heard, they must be represented in every part of society, up to the highest levels of power.

Gender equality; Local Government Elections; News; Opinion Editorial; Presidents update
23 June 2020

Welcome to the new Local Government Minister, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) extends its congratulations to the newly-appointed Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shaun Leane MP and looks forward to

Media releases; News
17 June 2020

MAV and Local Government support artists

Local Government is committed to the creative sector and supports all art forms at all levels across the State.

Arts and culture; News
9 June 2020

Victorian local government recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

The Municipal Association of Victoria extends its congratulations and thanks to all current and former Victorian local government recipients of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours

Media releases; News
26 May 2020

Councils support COAG call for long-term preschool funding

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) supports the call from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to lock in long-term funding for kindergartens.

Children and families; Early years; News

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