Latest news and media releases
Get to know the issues facing local government by reading our recent news items.
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What’s happening in LEAP?
In the last year, the LEAP Program has grown significantly with numerous developments providing even more value to member councils.News; Procurement -
Federal election – National local government campaign
The MAV has actively participated in development of the Australia Local Government Association’s (ALGA) federal election advocacy campaign.News -
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 andMedia releases; News; Opinion Editorial -
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 mayGovernance; Media releases; News -
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 economyInfrastructure; Media releases; News; Planning and building; Transport -
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.Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial; Rates -
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 callsChildren and families; Early years; Media releases; News -
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 stateMedia releases; News; Planning and building -
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,Environment; Governance; Media releases; News