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Statement from the President of the Municipal Association of Victoria
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is disappointed by the announcement by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP, of the VictorianNews -
MAV Opinion Editorial - The link between the arts and wellbeing
Arts and culture are an important part of our physical, mental and social wellbeing. With the close connection councils have to their communities, they knowNews -
Call it Out: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Victoria
Research tells us that violence often spikes in times of disasters. Imagine being isolated and forced to stay home with an abusive partner. The starkNews -
MAV renews call for State Government to defer local government elections
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is once again calling on the State Government to defer this year’s council elections due to the ongoing negativeNews -
How councils are helping to feed people who don’t know where their next meal is coming from
Being able to feed yourself and your family is a fundamental human right.News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - An invitation to women: Stand for council, stand for community, stand for change
For women’s voices to be heard, they must be represented in every part of society, up to the highest levels of power.News -
Welcome to the new Local Government Minister, the Hon. Shaun Leane MP
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) extends its congratulations to the newly-appointed Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shaun Leane MP and looks forward toNews -
MAV and Local Government support artists
Local Government is committed to the creative sector and supports all art forms at all levels across the State.News -
Victorian local government recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
The Municipal Association of Victoria extends its congratulations and thanks to all current and former Victorian local government recipients of this year’s Queen’s Birthday HonoursNews -
Councils support COAG call for long-term preschool funding
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) supports the call from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to lock in long-term funding for kindergartens.News