News and media releases

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

21 May 2021

Investment in mental health and jobs welcomed

A spotlight on mental health and jobs as the two key areas of investment in the 2021/22 Victorian Budget has been welcomed by the Municipal

Media releases; News; Public health
19 May 2021

MAV Opinion Editorial - Unprecedented opportunity to fix our building regulatory system

The release of the Framework for Reform discussion paper by the Victorian Government’s independent expert panel looking at Victoria’s building regulatory system presents the opportunity

Media releases; Opinion Editorial; Planning and building
14 May 2021

MAV calls for increased road safety funding ahead of Road Safety Week

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on the Victorian and Australian governments to better fund councils to deliver safety improvements on local streets

Media releases; News; Transport
6 May 2021

Victorian Councils Win Top Tech Awards

One of the smallest councils in Victoria and Australia, Yarriambiack Shire Council, contested strong competition from larger metropolitan councils nationally to clinch two awards for

Media releases; News; Technology
15 April 2021

Container deposit scheme design a win for communities

Victorian councils and communities can celebrate a big win today with the announcement of the final design for Victoria’s container deposit scheme, said the Municipal

Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling
14 April 2021

Vale Cr Malcolm Hole: A Man of the People

Former MAV Board member and long-term Wellington Shire Councillor, Malcolm Hole, passed away over the weekend following an illness.

Media releases; News
10 April 2021

MAV Opinion Editorial - Significant step towards gender equality

Victoria took a significant step forward in achieving gender equality with the Gender Equality Act 2020 coming into effect last week – the first of

Gender equality; Media releases; Opinion Editorial
8 April 2021

Unprecedented opportunity to fix our building regulatory system

Significant changes to the building regulatory system are needed to improve community safety and address conflicts of interest, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) advocated

Media releases; News; Planning and building
7 April 2021

Congratulations to the Finalists of the 2021 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence

Ten Victorian councils are finalists in one or more categories in the 2021 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence. The annual awards recognise how councils are

Events; Media releases; News; Technology
12 March 2021

MAV Opinion Editorial - Planning the Development of Regional Victoria

One of the notable changes to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the number of Victorians seeking a different lifestyle.

Media releases; Opinion Editorial; Planning and building

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