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Relay for Life
I’m supporting Relay for Life to raise funds and awareness to help fight cancer at this year’s Hobsons Bay’s annual Relay for Life. It will be held at the Pines Scout Camp, Altona Road, Seaholme from 4.00pm on Saturday, 3rd March to 10.00am on Sunday, 4th March. I encourage everyone to participate irrespective of age or ability. Cancer affects us all. Relay for Life has been running in Hobsons Bay since 2006 and has seen teams of locals raise money to fund cancer research, programs to help reduce the risk of cancer and...
read morePoint Cook Road – Update
I know the road works on Point Cook Rd are causing some inconvenience, and I sincerely regret that. Please be patient with the works because they are being done to improve access into and out of the Point Cook/Seabrook area. PLEASE NOTE THE WORKS ARE A VICROADS PROJECT and are under their control even though the council has contributed significant funds to the project. We did this because we know this road desperately needed to be upgraded. The project includes the upgrading of Point Cook Rd between Skeleton Creek and Homestead Run and...
read moreNational Year of Reading in Hobsons Bay
It was a pleasure to official open the National Year of Reading in Hobsons Bay today. To learn more about what’s happening at Hobsons Bay’s Libraries, visit their website at http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/
read moreAltona Beach Festival – Get Involved!!!
If you are a local performer, food vendor, run a local community groups, or go to a local school why don’t you get involved in the Altona Beach Festival? The festival is being held on Saturday 10 March and is a real community event; run by locals celebrating all that makes Altona such a vibrant place to be. The theme of the festival is Sky, Sea, Community and focuses on the foreshore and the many attractions in and around the Altona Beach precinct. It will feature live music, a street market, crafts and fun activities to involve...
read moreJoy FM Interview
I was interviewed by Dean Beck on his Word to Word program on JoyFM on the weekend. It’s now available on a podcast via the following link: http://www.cpod.org.au/download.php?id=8125
read moreHobsons Bay Young Citizen of the Year 2012
Do you know of a young local resident who has shown a commitment to community values and leadership, and making a positive impact to our community? Why not nominate them for Hobsons Bay Young Citizen of the Year! To nominate someone, visit the City of Hobsons Bay’s website or call 9932 1000 during business hours. Be quick! Nominations close on 29th February...
read moreCelebrate International Day of People with a Disability in Altona!
The City of Hobsons Bay will again celebrate International Day of People with a Disability at Logan Reserve, Altona with live music and free entertainment. The fun starts at 1pm and concludes at 4pm. The afternoon is important to celebrate positive images of people with disabilities, promote their contribution in society and increase awareness of disability issues. It will feature live music from the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club, The Hacketts, Wakety Pals and The Long & Short of It, as well as a jumping castle, face painting, a...
read moreHobsons Bay joins Midsumma Festival again!
The City of Hobsons Bay is again a partner of the Midsumma Festival under the “Go West” brand. Following the success of the 2010 and 2011 Midsumma Festivals, the council has put together a wonderful program that includes art exhibitions, live performances, recreation and a family day. With this sort of variety, there is something for everyone! Please support the Go West program and come to our party to celebrate the program launch at the Newport Substation at 6.30pm, Thursday 8th December. Hobsons Bay’s GOWEST events...
read moreNominate for Citizen of the Year!
Residents and community groups have until Wednesday 30 November to get applications in for the annual Hobsons Bay awards to publicly recognise local community members or groups who have made a substantial and outstanding contribution to life in Hobsons Bay, including involvement in local community groups, arts and cultural organisations, sporting clubs, schools and volunteer organisations. The council acknowledges both a Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year. For more details visit this link...
read moreManaging seaweed to become more effective and environmentally friendly
I’ve been working with council officers to find better ways of collecting and disposing of the seaweed on Altona Beach since being elected to council. After a number of trials a company has developed a machine that helps remove the sand from the seaweed when its collected so that it can be used to make liquid fertiliser. Thus, we will be recycling 100% of our seaweed in the near future. The machine will cost the council just under $88,000 (with the state government contributing 50% of the cost) and this new process will save the...
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