News and media releases
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MAV President Councillor Coral Ross not standing for re-election
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) President Councillor Coral Ross has announced she will not stand for re-election at the Victorian local government elections on 24Local Government Elections; Media releases; News -
Spring into school holidays with council online activities
With the school holidays fast approaching, Victorian councils are providing local families with a range of fun activities for the kids!Children and families; Early years; Events; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial – Councils delivering in a digital world
Over the last six months, most, if not all, of us have become more reliant on technology to do our jobs, connect with loved onesCOVID-19; News; Opinion Editorial; Technology -
Councils call for funding support to increase walking and cycling opportunities
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is encouraging the Victorian Government to make the most of a rare opportunity to increase safe walking and cyclingCOVID-19; News; Public health; Transport -
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 VictorianCOVID-19; Local Government Elections; News -
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 knowArts and culture; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial -
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 starkGender equality; Media releases; News -
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 negativeCOVID-19; Local Government Elections; Media releases; News; Public health -
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.Children and families; COVID-19; Emergency management; Home and community care; 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.Gender equality; Local Government Elections; News; Opinion Editorial; Presidents update