Tony Briffa

The annual Altona Beach Festival will take place on Saturday 23rd March 2013.  Put it in your diary and bring your family and friends.  It’s sure to be a great day with lots of free activities, live music, fireworks, the street parade, and lots more!    

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Council meetings returned to the Council Chambers in Altona this week.  Here is an update on the main topics discussed: Councillor Question Time I asked a number of questions regarding the new seaweed collection process, the Special Planning Committee meeting to consider the application for a 4 storey residential development on the corner of Merton…

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The Australian Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee released its report following considerable consultation about the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill 2012 and I am very pleased with the recommendations regarding intersex people.  I just hope the Parliament passes this Bill before the election and not deliberately make it a point of debate in the…

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I am pleased to announce I proposed to my girlfriend, Manja Sommeling, on Valentine’s Day 2013 and she accepted. We’re looking forward to moving into our new home in Hobsons Bay this May and building a life together with our family and friends. On behalf of Manja and I, I thank the hundreds of people…

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Movies by the Bay is on again this year – see the poster below for more information!

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Tony Briffa’s Community Update – Local News & Events   Dear local resident, As you have probably heard, I was re-elected to the Hobsons Bay City Council with a record vote – the highest percentage primary vote of any councillor in Melbourne’s western suburbs. I appreciate your support and promise I will continue to serve…

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I am very humbled to have been re-elected so convincingly by the people of Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Brooklyn and Seaholme.  I never expected to gain the highest percentage primary vote of any councillor in the western suburbs of Melbourne and am extremely grateful.  Despite the ongoing attacks over the last few years by certain councillors and…

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The council’s website normally includes details of some of my activities, but due to the elections these details have been removed.   I thought I would publish them here on my website so that residents are aware of some of the meetings and events I’ve attended this year. Regards, Tony   Mayoral activities August 2012…

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I’m always happy to support local employers, especially a company like Toyota who employs over 3,000 people at their Altona car manufacturing plant, and make world-class cars locally including the Hybrid Toyota Camry.  I drove a Hybrid Toyota Camry this week and absolutely love it.   Apart from the fact it’s made here in Altona, it’s a…

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The works on Stage One of the Cherry Lake upgrade has finally been finished.  The works included a new toilet, sensory garden, car park and landscaping.  The new toilet at Frazer Reserve, Seaholme is also now operational. The new Williamstown Library is expected to be finished in the later half of this year.  Works are…

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  Come along and celebrate our wonderful Altona community! Logan Reserve & Altona Beach precinct – 
10.00am to 8.30pm FREE EVENT! Music and theatre Craft and children’s activities Activities for teenagers Street Market Double decker bus tours RAAF Museum flyover Street Parade along The Esplanade at 5.30pm Special performance by the Black Sorrows at Logan…

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As part of my Mayoral Program, the Hobsons Bay City Council is holding a forum to discuss the aspirations of people with a disability. Outcomes of this forum will inform a future Disability Strategy for the Council. Panel guests include Tracy Bartram, Keran Howe and Sam Bramham, and there will be a special performance by…

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