News and media releases
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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 beenEmergency management; Media releases; News -
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 -
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 -
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 welcomedInfrastructure; Media releases; News -
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 andAgeing; Media releases; News; Opinion Editorial -
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