News and media releases

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

3 December 2020

International Day of People with a Disability

With 1 in 5 Victorians experiencing a disability, Victorian councils play a large role in advocating for, and supporting those, to have better access to

Disability; Media releases; News
25 November 2020

Commitment to rebuild communities welcomed

The 2020/21 Victorian Budget’s strong focus on supporting communities and businesses, as they rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been welcomed by

COVID-19; Media releases; News
23 November 2020

Victorians are encouraged to consider what respect means to them during the 16 Days of Activism

In 2020, the MAV is again supporting Respect Victoria to deliver its Respect Women: ‘Call It Out’ campaign from 25 November to 10 December to

Gender equality; Media releases; News
23 November 2020

Opportunity for increased participation by councils in recovery planning

Victoria’s re-opening and recovery, following the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the top priority of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s newly appointed interim President, Cr Josh

COVID-19; Media releases; News
13 November 2020

Diversity on the up in Victorian councils

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) extends its congratulations to all of the successful candidates in the 2020 council elections.

Gender equality; Local Government Elections; News
2 November 2020

Collection network critical to container deposit scheme success

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomes the release of the Victorian Government’s discussion paper on the design of the container deposit scheme.

Environment; News; Recycling
22 October 2020

Councils welcome temporary changes to state planning laws

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to provide exemptions in the planning system to facilitate outdoor dining across the state.

Media releases; News; Planning and building
13 October 2020

MAV Technology Awards for Excellence 2020 winners announced

The MAV Technology Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding team and individual efforts in the use of technology to improve service delivery and efficiency to local

Events; Media releases; News; Technology
22 September 2020

MAV President Councillor Coral Ross not standing for re-election

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) President Councillor Coral Ross has announced she will not stand for re-election at the Victorian local government elections on 24

Local Government Elections; Media releases; News
17 September 2020

Spring into school holidays with council online activities

With the school holidays fast approaching, Victorian councils are providing local families with a range of fun activities for the kids!

Children and families; Early years; Events; News

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