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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 -
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 -
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 11.59pmCOVID-19; News; Public health -
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 MunicipalMedia releases; News; Public health -
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 opportunityMedia releases; Opinion Editorial; Planning and building -
MAV calls for increased road safety funding ahead of Road Safety Week
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is calling on the Victorian and Australian governments to better fund councils to deliver safety improvements on local streetsMedia releases; News; Transport -
Victorian Councils Win Top Tech Awards
One of the smallest councils in Victoria and Australia, Yarriambiack Shire Council, contested strong competition from larger metropolitan councils nationally to clinch two awards forMedia releases; News; Technology -
Container deposit scheme design a win for communities
Victorian councils and communities can celebrate a big win today with the announcement of the final design for Victoria’s container deposit scheme, said the MunicipalEnvironment; Media releases; News; Recycling -
Vale Cr Malcolm Hole: A Man of the People
Former MAV Board member and long-term Wellington Shire Councillor, Malcolm Hole, passed away over the weekend following an illness.Media releases; News -
MAV Opinion Editorial - Significant step towards gender equality
Victoria took a significant step forward in achieving gender equality with the Gender Equality Act 2020 coming into effect last week – the first ofGender equality; Media releases; Opinion Editorial