News and media releases
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Op Ed - Work with councils on in-home care evolution
Victorian councils, through the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), have spent years warning both State and Federal Governments about how the move to marketise in-homeAgeing; News; Opinion Editorial -
Celebrating councils as they embrace technology
An app to manage waste collection proving anything but rubbish, modern customer management systems, digitalising historical documents and revolutionary open data exchange have been celebratedNews -
Op Ed - Andrews Government abandoning local communities facing increased disaster risk
Now, more than ever, it is critical for governments of all levels to work together to support local communities staring down an increase in theNews; Opinion Editorial -
Let's go for Zero - Councils push for greater sustainability requirements for new development
Councils from across Victoria have joined forces to push for more sustainable design within planning requirements.News -
Let’s fix building regulation, not handball responsibility
A focus on practical reforms and addressing workforce shortages is key to improving the safety of all Victorians in their homes.Media releases; News; Planning and building -
Local government to "Xperience the Evolution"
Councils are uniquely placed to bring people together by leveraging the best in technology and there’s no better place to learn what’s hot in theMedia releases; News; Technology -
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
As many councils begin to change the way they deliver aged care throughout the community, they remain as passionate as ever about ensure positive ageingMedia releases; News -
Op Ed - A critical service for all new parents
“They don’t come with an instruction manual”It’s a somewhat ominous old saying for many new parents that is ringing in their ears as they takeChildren and families; News; Opinion Editorial -
State arrives late to party, demands cake
Hardworking Councils across Victoria yesterday received a kick in the guts by the Andrews Government, which has once again shown itself to be big onElections; Media releases; News -
"Turning challenges into opportunities" - it's time for State Government to partner with councils
Victorian councils are likely to welcome the State Government’s pandemic repair plan but have identified the need for a more collaborative relationship between both tiersElections; Media releases; News