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More Powerful Together: Local Government Collaborates
Councils in Victoria have come together to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day (IWD).Gender equality; Media releases; News -
Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan launched
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has launched a Rescue Our Recycling Action Plan, which sets out five key actions each level of government shouldEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
MAV President and Board Election results
Councillor Coral Ross from the City of Boroondara has been elected President of the MAV for the next two years.Governance; Media releases; News; Presidents update -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Recycling crisis: State and National leadership and action urgently needed
Last February, China’s ‘National Sword’ policy to restrict imports of some recyclables set off a chain reaction that exposed how vulnerable our recycling system is.News; Recycling -
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 noticeEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
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 wideArts and culture; Libraries; Media releases; News -
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 -
Federal funding uncertainty continues for preschools
The Municipal Association of Victoria is calling on the Prime Minister to give all Victorian kids the best start to their education by committing ongoingChildren and families; Early years; Media releases; News -
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 -
MAV Strategic Planning Meetings 2019
The MAV’s bi-annual strategic planning process will commence in February.Events; News