News
-
Recycling support package welcomed
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has welcomed a $13 million support package from the Victorian Government to help cover new fees set by localEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
Recycling storm to have costs of living impacts
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is warning that China’s ban on certain types of recycling material could see all Victorians facing a rate increaseEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
Celebrate library lovers' day: A love story like no other
This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to a true labour of love – head to your local library for a blind date with a book, orLibraries; Media releases; News -
15 hours kindergarten funding secured till 2019
The Turnbull Government has announced funding for Victorian children to receive early childhood education through to 2019, with $440 million nationally for 15 hours kindergartenEarly years; Media releases; News -
Local Government Act 1989 review consultation sessions
The MAV will be conducting a number of member council consultations in early February to inform our response on behalf of the sector, concerning theLocal Government Act 1989; News -
2017 Year in Review
2017 has been another great year for the MAV in our role supporting innovative and business-as-usual campaigns, advocacy, training and advice to our members.Governance; News; Publications -
Heyfield community recognised as Australia's strongest and most resilient community
As part of the 2017 national Power to the People Conference, the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Bank of Ideas – co-convenors of theEvents; Media releases; News -
Linkedin partnership
Twenty-eight councils have committed to a partnership brokered by the MAV with LinkedIn to help promote careers in local government and address key strategic issuesGovernance; News; Professional development & training -
16 days of activism: Victorian councils initiate collective action against gender-based violence
Councils all over Victoria will join the State Government in collective action to prevent violence against women and girls as part of a 16-day globalGender equality; Media releases; News -
Centralised property valuations to save council costs
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) believes the Victorian Government has listened to the many concerns of councils in reformulating its annual land valuation proposal,Infrastructure; Media releases; News