News and media releases

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

15 February 2019

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 notice

Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling
14 February 2019

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 wide

Arts and culture; Libraries; Media releases; News
11 February 2019

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
1 December 2018

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
2 November 2018

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 and

Gambling; Media releases; News
8 October 2018

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
6 October 2018

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 an

Environment; Media releases; News; Recycling
4 October 2018

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-year

Children and families; Early years; Media releases; News
10 September 2018

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 and

Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial
20 August 2018

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 economy

Infrastructure; Media releases; News; Planning and building; Transport

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