News and media releases
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Kids and elderly deserve service certainty
Ahead of the May election, the Federal Budget has committed funding for community care and four-year old kindergarten. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomesAgeing; Children and families; Early years; Media releases; News -
MAV Technology awards councils for innovation
As part of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) ‘Riding the Wave’ Technology Conference in Geelong, councils were recognised for their innovation at the TechnologyEvents; News; Technology -
Action to progress cladding solutions welcomed
The MAV and councils have welcomed the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) being appointed as the responsible authority for 283 higher-risk buildings with combustible cladding.News; Planning and building; Public health -
Finalists for the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence Announced
Our independent judges have advised us that the finalists for the Victorian Categories of the 2019 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence have been decided.Events; News; Technology -
Royal Commission into Aged Care and Quality
The MAV will present to the Royal Commission into Aged Care and Quality on Tuesday, 19 March.Ageing; News -
More Powerful Together: Local Government Collaborates
Councils in Victoria have come together to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day (IWD).Gender equality; Media releases; News -
Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan launched
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has launched a Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan, which sets out five key actions each level of government shouldEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
MAV President and Board Election results
Councillor Coral Ross from the City of Boroondara has been elected President of the MAV for the next two years.Governance; Media releases; News; Presidents update -
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