News and media releases

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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
7 August 2018

Permanent kindergarten funding needed

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has serious concerns about the future access and quality of four-year old kindergarten facing Victorian families amid renewed calls

Children and families; Early years; Media releases; News
31 July 2018

Call for State political parties to improve liveability

Local government is calling on political parties to commit to actions that will improve liveability for all Victorians in the lead up to November’s state

Media releases; News; Planning and building
27 July 2018

Time to action wasted landfill levy opportunities

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed the release of a report by the Victorian Auditor General into the use of State landfill levies,

Environment; Governance; Media releases; News

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