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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Read moreReinvent or Retire – Community Forum and Information Expo
Early this year I successfully moved that the council conduct a forum for our senior citizens. This forum is taking place on thursday 13th October 2011 at the Newport Substation from 6pm. It is called the “Reinvent or Retire – Community Forum and Information Expo” and will feature MC Jane Clifton and panelists Dr Sally…
Read moreLocal Fundraiser for Royal Children’s Hospital
Please support Pat Byrne who is running the 250 km from Echuca to Altona from 1-16 October to raise money for the Neurology Department of the Royal Children’s Hospital. The fundraiser is in memory of her grandson Luke who suffered a brain tumour resulting his death at only 20 months old. I encourage everyone…
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