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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 onNews -
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 byNews -
Councils seek action to improve the economy and liveability
Victorian councils are calling on all political parties to commit to 42 actions ahead of the November state election that will grow Victoria’s economy, improveNews -
MAV appoints experienced leader Kerry Thompson to CEO role
The Board of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has appointed experienced local and State Government executive Kerry Thompson to the role of Chief ExecutiveNews -
National local government awards celebrate innovation
As part of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) ‘Reinvent.LGov’ conference, three Victorian councils were awarded for their innovation via an inclusive voting process byNews -
Big infrastructure budget, but falls short on recycling action
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomed the Budget’s big spend on State and local infrastructure which will help councils to continue providing services andNews -
Environment Ministers’ statement must be backed with investment and action
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed commitments from Commonwealth and State Environment Ministers to address the current recycling challenges.News -
Census sheds light on profile of Victorian local leaders
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has released the results of the 2017 MAV Councillor Census.News -
Kindergarten funding progress update
Whilst the extension of funding under the National Partnership for Universal Access to Early Childhood Education is secured until the end of 2019, MAV advocacyNews