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May 10

Love24

In the Budget 2017, the federal government has restored indexation on Financial Assistance Grants to councils, ending a costly freeze.

Financial Assistance Grants to councils restored in Budget 2017

By Paul Hemsley Federal, Infrastructure, Local

Budget 2017-18 - Local governments picking up the pieces.

May 04

Love29

The Municipal Association of Victoria has slammed the State Budget for re-allocating revenue from the landfill levy into other unrelated initiatives.

Councils demand landfill levy be spent on reducing waste

By Staff Writers Local, Sustainability

Budget reveals funds being re-allocated to unrelated initiatives.

Nov 11

Love3

Councillor Coral Ross takes on the role of interim president of the Municipal Association of Victoria after Bill McArthur lost re-election.

MAV appoints interim president, Coral Ross

By Staff Writers Local

Bill McArthur vacates after losing re-election in Golden Plains Shire.

Jun 30

Love4

Victorian councils have used the federal election climate to ask the Commonwealth for more funding in infrastructure and for the community.

Victorian councils call for more financial support from feds

By Staff Writers Federal, Local

Eight priorities listed to help boost local and community infrastructure.

Oct 29

Love3

Half a billion dollars in state landfill levies unspent, councils claim

By Staff Writers Local, Sustainability

MAV says previous years’ revenue remains left idle by state government.

Jul 27

Love2

Victorian councils rate hikes MAV financial assistance grants

Victorian councils strive to keep rate hikes low

By Staff Writers Local

Rate increases kept to a 10-year low at 3.8 per cent.

Jun 09

Love13

5 Minutes With… MAV President Bill McArthur

By Paul Hemsley 5 Minutes With...

Bill McArthur, President of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), talks to GovNews about the challenges councils face and some of the innovative ways they can govern more effectively.

May 19

Love5

MAV signals a Wi-Fi lesson to councils

By Staff Writers ICT, Local

Victorian councils guided in setting up wireless internet for the public.

Apr 14

Love2

Victoria hounds councils over rate capping

By Staff Writers Local, State

Councils warned that blaming rate capping for staff and service cuts a no-no.