News and media releases

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

15 October 2021

Engagement with councils on emergency management is vital

The public release of the second phase report from the Inspector-General for Emergency Management’s (IGEM) independent inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian fire season has been

Emergency management; Media releases; News
30 September 2021

Call for councils and communities to tackle ageism

The Municipal Association of Victoria is supporting a state-wide campaign to reduce ageism in our community.

Ageing; News
14 September 2021

Regional Op Ed - Everyone benefits from everyone having a home

Council involvement in the Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build is a no-brainer.

News; Opinion Editorial; Social housing
20 August 2021

Councils keen on role to assist infrastructure plan delivery

Plans for infrastructure that improves social equity and connectedness and protects natural resources, as outlined in Infrastructure Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021 – 2051, are welcomed

Infrastructure; Media releases; News
12 August 2021

Regional Op Ed - Tackling Ageism in our communities

Ageism may not be a word you are familiar with, but it does impact people of all ages within our communities, particularly older people and

Ageing; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial
12 July 2021

Regional Op Ed - Holistic, long-term approach to road safety is needed

These school holidays have been a great opportunity to take a winter break.

Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial; Transport
11 June 2021

Regional Op Ed - Support for communities during COVID-19 restrictions

Victoria’s continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic has provided challenges at many levels. The crisis continues to touch every corner of the State.

COVID-19; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial; Public health
27 May 2021

COVID-19 Update - 27 May 2021

In line with advice from the public health team, the MAV Office at 60 Collins Street, Melbourne, will be closed from 11.59pm today until 11.59pm

COVID-19; News; Public health
21 May 2021

Investment in mental health and jobs welcomed

A spotlight on mental health and jobs as the two key areas of investment in the 2021/22 Victorian Budget has been welcomed by the Municipal

Media releases; News; Public health
19 May 2021

MAV Opinion Editorial - Unprecedented opportunity to fix our building regulatory system

The release of the Framework for Reform discussion paper by the Victorian Government’s independent expert panel looking at Victoria’s building regulatory system presents the opportunity

Media releases; Opinion Editorial; Planning and building

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