News and media releases
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MAV Opinion Editorial - Recycling crisis: State and National leadership and action urgently needed
Last February, China’s ‘National Sword’ policy to restrict imports of some recyclables set off a chain reaction that exposed how vulnerable our recycling system is.Environment; News; Opinion Editorial; Recycling -
Recycling industry volatility continues
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling for consideration to be given to greater State Government oversight of the recycling industry amid today’s noticeEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
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 -
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 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 -
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