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24.01.2022 Do you have a young person looking to start their own business or with an idea they’d like to develop further? Hobsons Bay UP is running the Big Ideas Day in January a skills-based event and networking opportunity. The team is taking expressions of interest now. For more information, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/bigideasday

23.01.2022 Join Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre and Rob Mancini to learn about the fascinating resident and migratory shorebirds in Hobsons Bay and the special local habitats they frequent. Learn about Rob's his art and the way these birds and places have inspired his work. Suitable for all birding skill levels, with only a fascination and interest in the natural world required. The 1.5 hour workshop will be presented via Zoom ... Saturday 14 November 10.30am to 12pm Tickets are $20 and can be purchased via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/birds-wetlands-online-workshop-with-rob-ma https://www.facebook.com/events/769356606954720/

23.01.2022 In very exciting news for parents everywhere, Relax&Play in Altona North reopens on Wednesday! For details read this great Mamma Knows West feature.

22.01.2022 Over the Christmas and New Year period, our Hobsons Bay Libraries will be closed from 12pm on Thursday 24 December and will reopen from Monday 4 January. Our libraries operating hours in the lead up to the Christmas break, can be found below: Monday 21 December - All branches open 1pm - 6pm... Tuesday 22 December - All branches open 1pm - 6pm Wednesday 23 December - All branches open 1pm - 6pm Thursday 24 December - All branches open 9.30am - 12pm Friday 25 December 2020 to Sunday 3 January 2021 - all branches closed For more information, please visit https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//226-christmas-and We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is International Day of People with Disability and Council is celebrating the achievements and contributions to our community from all people with disability. Around 18% of Hobsons Bay residents have some type of disability and we’ve committed to making Hobsons Bay a more inclusive and accessible place for all through A Fair Hobsons Bay for All 2019-2023 and our Universal Design policy. To celebrate the day, the ABC is featuring a range of content produced by people ...with disability that focus on seeing the ability in disability. For details visit https://www.abc.net.au//celebrating-idpwd-across-/12910328 To read our A Fair Hobsons Bay For all policy visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//A-Fair-Hobsons-Bay-for- #IDPwD

22.01.2022 What an amazing aerial shot by the talented Ash Hughes Photography!

21.01.2022 Calling all bird watchers join Council’s Conservation Rangers for an interactive presentation on Shorebirds in Hobsons Bay on Thursday 15 October at 10am as part of the Seniors Festival. For more information and to book, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/SeniorsFestival2020

21.01.2022 Works have begun replacing the Lan Avenue Bridge which connects Altona Meadows and Seabrook across Skeleton Creek. During these works, there is no crossing point at this section of Skeleton Creek, please use the Point Cook Road vehicle bridge or the Parks Victoria bridge at the ford at Sanctuary Lakes. For more information, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/LanAvenueBridge

21.01.2022 Please note road closures on Millers Road overnight until 23 December due to state government works.

20.01.2022 2020 is nearly at an end. While there will be no NYE fireworks to watch this year, there will still be temporary road closures in place in Williamstown to help support a safe environment. As a result Syme Street and Nelson Place, between Pasco Street and Thompson Street, will be closed from 6pm to 1am on 31 December. For details, visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/roads.

19.01.2022 Join Hobsons Bay Libraries next Thursday 3 December for Kitchen Garden Remedies - an interactive online workshop with naturopath, Sonya Byron Plant Medicine. Come along and learn how you can support your health, and the health of your loved ones, with safe, effective, inexpensive and environmentally conscious natural remedies that you can easily prepare at home Bookings required. Visit https://bit.ly/2HcadsX

18.01.2022 Hobsons Bay is a great place to live and play and Council is a great place to work. If you are on the job hunt , be sure to check out our website for local employment opportunities. This week there are several vacancies that will have positive impacts on our community, including Arboriculture Coordinator, Maternal and Child Health Nurse Team Leader, Youth Counsellor, Community Engagement Officer, Major Projects and Policy Planner and more. To apply, visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/Work-Opportunities

18.01.2022 Council will not be collecting garbage, recycling, garden waste and hard waste on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Garbage, recycling and garden waste collections will take place the day after your regular collection day. Bookings for hard waste collections must be made by 12pm Friday the week prior to the collection week. Cancellations of hard waste collections for 28 to 31 December 2020 must be made by 12pm Thursday 24 December 2020. For enquiries call 1300 179 944.... https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Christmas-Day-and-New-Y

17.01.2022 Heading to one of our Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors precincts this weekend? Plan a bit of extra time to go slow, relax and enjoy our thriving streets being OPEN for business! Dust off your bike, grab some sunscreen and walk, ride or catch public transport to one of the accessible locations near you. For a list of precincts you can visit this weekend, head to: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/HBBHHOutdoors ... -- #HobsonsBayOutdoors #HobsonsBayBusinesshasHeart #HobsonsBay #Melbourne #MelbourneILoveYou #OutdoorDining #WestisBest #GoWest

17.01.2022 This summer, Hobsons Bay Libraries are back with an action-packed virtual school holiday program! Get up close and personal with mysterious marine animals, learn about your backyard bugs and birds, join an online cook-a-long and so much more! The Kid Explorer Quest will also return these holidays, along with the popular take-home craft and activity kits. Bookings open 10am Friday 4 December, via libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au... Places will be limited. See more

17.01.2022 From 1 December, the state government has changed all existing clearways on major roads within 20-kilometres of Melbourne’s CBD to tow-away zones. In Hobsons Bay, Millers Road from Kororoit Creek Road to Princes Highway will be a tow-away zone. Drivers who park illegally in tow-away zones during restricted times may have their vehicle towed and receive a fine. For more information, please visit www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/tow-away-zoneshttps://fb.watch/24dizubObP/

16.01.2022 It’s more important than ever to support those struggling the most. Donate non-perishable food and new unwrapped presents to your local library, Latitude: Directions for Young People, community centre or neighbourhood house. These will go to local emergency relief providers and donated toys will go to West Welcome Wagon. This is a partnership between Hobsons Bay Community Has Heart, Hobsons Bay Interagency Network and Hobsons Bay Libraries. Together these agencies, volunteers and staff will coordinate collection and delivery of non-perishable food and new unwrapped toys to reach our most in need this festive season. For more information visit https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//1209-food-toy-dri

16.01.2022 Fides, an Altona Meadows resident of over 30 years, has spent majority of her career working with local government until she started her own business venture in consultancy. Unfortunately this came to a halt when COVID-19 hit and the Mum of two was left without work for six months. Now, as the new Hobsons Bay Working for Victoria’s Senior Business Communications Officer, Fides works on the Hobsons Bay Business Has Heart program, which is all about business recovery and suppo...rting local businesses affected by COVID-19. There have been many changes to government restrictions and regulations, so my job is to make sure that what we share the most current information across all of our channels for business owners. It’s overwhelming for businesses to try and keep up with everything, so we’re here to support them through free businesses marketing, social media support, signage and website development. This new Working for Victoria job has been such a great opportunity to get back into the workforce. It’s helping to prepare me for the next opportunity that comes my way. The Working for Victoria program has provided short term contracts to more than 130 people within Hobsons Bay who have lost their job or been significantly impacted by COVID-19. For information on the Working for Victoria program, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/WorkingforVictoria

16.01.2022 Celebrate the Lunar New Year and learn how to make tasty Vietnamese Street food like pho and banh mi with ‘Taste of Vietnam’, an online culinary event, Sunday 24 January, 3pm to 5pm. Book via email at [email protected] or phone/text 0432 225 950 Presented by the Vietnamese Association in Hobsons Bay Inc with support from Council.

15.01.2022 Council will be closed from 12pm on Thursday 24 December until 8.30am on Monday 4 January. Waste collections, including hard waste, will continue except on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If your collection falls on these days, bins will be emptied the day after your regular collection day. Hobsons Bay Libraries will also be closed from 12pm on Thursday 24 December and will reopen from Monday 4 January. Our libraries Christmas operating hours can be found here: https://...libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//226-christmas-and Our waste and recycling service Christmas operating hours can be found here: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Christmas-Day-and-New-Y For more information on Council’s Christmas closure, please visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Holiday-season-closure- If you require Council’s customer service for an urgent matter, please call our afterhours contact service on 1300 179 944 or email [email protected]. For any other non-urgent matters, we look forward to assisting you upon reopening on 4 January. We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

15.01.2022 Help shape the future of renewable energy in Hobsons Bay! Nominate now to become a member of Council's new Community Solar Reference Group - starting early February 2021. The Community Solar Program is an extension of our Large-Scale Solar installation program which includes the installation of solar panels on more than 40 Council buildings. The project includes a Virtual Energy Network (VEN) that will enable solar energy from all buildings to be distributed across ...Council-owned assets. The Reference Group will provide input and guidance to Council on options for community access to the VEN and low-cost locally produced renewable power. During February/March 2021 we expect there will be three to four meetings followed by one meeting per month for the remainder of 2021. If this sounds like you and you would like to contribute, apply now! Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 24 January. Find out more: https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/community-solar-p

15.01.2022 It’s not too late to vote for your favourite ‘Shop on Show’! Visit the gallery of Shops on Show in Hobsons Bay below, like your favourite window, and go in the draw to win great prizes! https://business.facebook.com/pg/HobsonsBayCityCouncil/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3705157049540828

15.01.2022 The summer edition of our quarterly newsletter has hit the streets so keep a lookout for 14 pages of news and events, including Council’s services over the summer, Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors and find out about our Virtual Power project. The newsletter is in letterboxes now or available online at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/Publications/Newsletters

14.01.2022 In such a challenging year community spirit has been more important than ever. Let’s celebrate the best of Hobsons Bay by nominating someone whose passion has helped the community this year. The Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year awards shine a light on the people whose personality and spirit have helped preserve social connection and made a remarkable contribution to our city. It also gives the recipients the opportunity to raise awareness of their group or hard work. ...If you believe someone deserves recognition, then nominate them now. The winners will be celebrated at Council’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on 26 January 2021 at Williamstown Town Hall. www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/citizenawards See more

14.01.2022 Hey, Wetlands Ward! Notice anything familiar in this video? Altona Meadows, Laverton and Seabrook - we've been out and about filming near you! Our clever #WorkingforVictoria digital content team have been busy zipping around Hobsons Bay, capturing this AWESOME footage of our #HobsonsBayOutdoors precincts. If you haven't had time to check out all the outdoors locations across our city (there's a lot) ... That's alright, because we've done the legwork for you! We have three... brilliant videos that showcase our local businesses and the outdoor spaces that have been brightening our streets and filling our hearts over the last few months. This festive season, support local. Shop dine and play outdoors in Hobsons Bay -- To check out all participating Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors locations head to www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/HBBHHOutdoors #HobsonsBay #HobsonsBayhasHeart #ExperienceHobsonsBay #ClickforVic #HolidayHereThisYear #LetsMelbourneAgain #MelbourneRecovery

13.01.2022 We are thrilled to bring you some exciting free online workshops that foster community leadership and action in Hobsons Bay! Register now, places are limited. Bringing your ideas to life!... Monday 7 December, 1.30pm 2.30pm So, you have an idea for community action, connection, leadership or perhaps just fun? Do you need funds to make it happen? Where do you start? Bring your idea to this online workshop. Working with other people and supported by expert community ideas facilitator Debby Maziarz, you will tease out what local resources, funds and grants might be a good fit for bringing your idea to life! Register by 5pm Sunday 6 December at https://lnkd.in/gGzfXis

13.01.2022 Help the Art and Industry Festival celebrate the late Paddy Garritty. For this year’s festival, Art & Industry has commissioned Jane Bayly to write a song about Paddy Garritty and are collecting up to 60 headshots of people holding signs that say either, ‘Comrade Paddy’ or ‘Thank you Paddy’ for the video clip. Before tomorrow, Saturday 17 October, follow the link below and get involved in celebrating this much loved Hobsons Bay local.... The Art & Industry Festival will run Online and In The West’ 20 29 November this year and celebrates the life, art and ever-changing industrial and manufacturing heartland of the western suburbs.

12.01.2022 Altona Beach and Pier Street are popular during summer as people flock to our gorgeous foreshore and wonderful dining and shopping precinct. Did you know there are parking spaces available at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre at 115 Civic Parade, Altona? It is just a short walk to the beach from there, past many of our wonderful local retailers and eateries. For more information about the Altona Beach precinct visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Things-to-/Altona-Beach

12.01.2022 Following Altona North and Altona Beach being listed as high risk COVID-19 locations, you are encouraged to get tested if you live in or have visited a ‘hot spot’ even if you don’t have symptoms. Be proud that you are doing your part to stop the spread and ensuring that all of Victoria’s efforts during lockdown are not wasted. Find out about high risk locations at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks... Get tested at: GP Respiratory Clinics Altona North Medical Clinic, Circle Health 6/230 Blackshaws Road, Altona North Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm *Get tested this weekend, open Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 1pm Phone: (03) 9393 3900 www.circlehealth.com.au Laverton CoHealth 95-105 Railway Ave, Laverton Phone: (03) 9368 2500 www.cohealth.org.au/get-tested-for-coronavirus Drive-through testing sites Melbourne Showgrounds 9am-4.45pm 7 days West Footscray Bunnings: 9am-5pm 7 days Highpoint Shopping Centre: 9am-5pm 7 days Hoppers Crossing (Pacific Werribee): 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Your local GP Call before you visit. They may perform the test or refer you to another provider. Council, the state government and local GPs are partnering to support the community. We are here to help you through the testing process and if you test positive. Contact Council on 1300 179 944 and ask for the Community Connector. To speak to Council in your first language, call Council's Language Line on 9932 1212 and ask to speak to an interpreter. For translated information from DHHS, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronaviru Wearing masks and social distancing is so important to stop COVID spreading. Keep up the great work and help your community be safe and get back to normal. For more information, visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

11.01.2022 Detox your Home is a contactless, drive-through service providing free disposal of toxic household chemicals, such as solvents, poisons, cleaning products, fertilisers and car care products. It’s happening this Saturday 14 November in Altona, between 9am and 2pm. Advance registration is essential. To register your attendance, visit: https://detoxyourhome-altona.eventbrite.com.au/... This event is delivered by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with Hobsons Bay City Council.

10.01.2022 Got a great idea for Hobsons Bay? Now is your chance to Pitch Your Idea ! Pitch Your Idea is back and we’re asking the Hobsons Bay community to share their ideas for the upcoming Budget 2021-22. Residents, community groups, sporting associations, businesses and organisations are encouraged to put forward ideas for capital works or community programs and projects to be funded next financial year.... To learn more or to Pitch Your Idea, visit https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/pitchyouridea

09.01.2022 Over the Christmas and New Year period, Council will be closed from 12pm on Thursday 24 December until 8.30am on Monday 4 January. If you require customer service for an urgent matter, please call our afterhours contact service on 1300 179 944 or email [email protected]. For any other non-urgent matters, we look forward to assisting you upon reopening on 4 January.... For more information, please visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Christmas-closure-period We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

09.01.2022 There's still one week left to enter Hobsons Bay Libraries' Summer Kid Explorer Quest! How many challenges have you finished? Melbourne Minor is ticking off their list with a visit to their local street library Enter now for your chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Book and Paper Williamstown. Details on the library website: https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//1176-explorer-que

08.01.2022 Hobsons Bay Children’s Week is from Sunday 25 October to Sunday 1 November. To launch the week’s activities, join Formidable Vegetable for live stay-at-home, garden-themed musical performances on Sunday 25 October at 10am and 1pm. Using songs and humour, children will learn how to plant seeds, preserve food, ferment vegies, and regrow veggie scraps on windowsills These events are presented by My Smart Gardens and are free however, bookings are essential. To book, visit...: www.mysmartgarden.org.au For more information about Children’s Week visit: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ChildrensWeek2020

08.01.2022 Laura from Pier 71 Bar e Cucina on Pier Street in Altona has been keenly watching the team from Pallets with Purpose Furniture by GLT transform the the space outside her business over the last few days... And she can't wait to welcome you to enjoy the finished product! Pier 71 is participating in Council's Hobsons Bay has Heart Outdoors initiative and extending their business footprint for summer of outdoor trading. They'll be serving wood fired pizzas and all your favourite...s alfresco until March. Outdoor trading precincts are rolling out across the city so it's time to start planning your next outdoor adventure. To find out more, head to: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/HBBHHOutdoors -- #HobsonsBayOutdoors #HobsonsBayBusinesshasHeart #HobsonsBay #Melbourne #Altona #Williamstown #MelbourneILoveYou #OutdoorDining

08.01.2022 Please note the below road closures and traffic delays due to the state government's West Gate Tunnel project.

07.01.2022 Help us shape our Community Engagement Policy our commitment to ensuring meaningful, transparent and responsive community engagement. Community engagement allows the community to participate, shape and influence decisions affecting them. It is used for Council matters that may include proposals, decisions, projects, strategies, plans, programs, services or advocacy. Give us your feedback online at https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/help-shape-how-we

07.01.2022 Do you want to get active but not sure where to start? Get the heart racing and try high energy aerobics https://thisgirlcan.com.au/home-activ/high-energy-aerobics/ Is dancing more your style? Give Zumba a go. This class features exotic rhythms set to high-energy beats! https://thisgirlcan.com.au/home-activity/zumba/ #thisgirlcanvic @VicHealth @ThisGirlCanVIC

07.01.2022 Challis Street in Newport is embracing outdoor retail and dining! As part of the Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors program, Council is working with businesses in Challis Street to expand outdoor dining and retail areas by transforming the carparks in front of participating shops into external dining and retail areas with modular decking, table and chairs, safety barriers and signage. A total of 28 precincts across Hobsons Bay have been identified that could benefit from... additional space for external dining and trading areas. Businesses can request Council’s support to transform the on street carpark in front of their business into external dining or more retail space by registering for outdoor trading www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/OutdoorTrading Under the Council program, selected shopping strips and on street carparks will be transformed into outdoor dining and retail spaces by transforming parking spaces and extending footpath trading with outdoor tables, chairs, planter boxes, barriers and signage. Read more at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Extending-outdoor-dining-in-Hob

07.01.2022 Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors - Trader Profile Cheeky Chewies Cafe, Laverton’s Asian fusion café and restaurant, has been a dine in and takeaway favourite for families in the west for the past few years. Despite previously offering a dine-in service, co-owners, Erika and her husband John Chew swiftly moved to takeaway only, with the addition of a 10km delivery service. One of the biggest challenges they faced was finding a way to reach their customers outside... of the 5km radius. Being situated just off the Princes freeway on Aviation road in Laverton, most of their customers were travellers making their way to Avalon airport or down the coast towards Geelong and the Great Ocean Road. Changing to delivery also brought about its own challenges. Cheeky Chewies suddenly had to source more takeaway containers but wanted them to be environmentally friendly and be able to support the style of food they were serving, such as soups and curries so they didn’t leak or spill in transit. Cheeky Chewies are participating in the Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors program, we helped them extend their trading footprint to welcome more customers for a new alfresco experience this summer! To learn more about the program and find a fantastic outdoor precinct near you - head to: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/HBBHHOutdoors -- #HobsonsBayOutdoors #HobsonsBayhasHeart #HobsonsBayBusiness #ExperienceHobsonsBay

07.01.2022 The Altona Meadows Community Centre Occasional Care service has returned for Term 4! They will only be accepting weekly casual bookings at this stage while they continue to monitor state government announcements. For more information or to book please call the Occasional Care team on 9932 1528. Please leave a message with your name, your child’s name and your preferred session of care. The Occasional Care team will contact you asap to confirm your booking. For more information about occasional care visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Childre/Occasional-care

06.01.2022 Hey, Strand Ward! That's you, Newport, Spotswood, Altona North, South Kingsville & Williamstown... You have had some paparazzi in town Our clever #WorkingforVictoria digital content creators have been busy zipping around Hobsons Bay, capturing this AWESOME footage of our #HobsonsBayOutdoors precincts. This series showcases the businesses and outdoor spaces that have been brightening our streets and filling our hearts over the last few months. If you haven't had time t...o check out all the outdoors locations across our city, don't worry! They are here to stay all summer long. Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors will run until 31 March 2021. This festive season, shop local to support locals. Shop dine and play outdoors in Hobsons Bay -- To check out all participating Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors locations head to www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/HBBHHOutdoors #HobsonsBay #HobsonsBayhasHeart #ExperienceHobsonsBay #ClickforVic #HolidayHereThisYear #LetsMelbourneAgain #Williamstown #Spotswood #Newport #SouthKingsville #FestiveSeason

06.01.2022 Missing the pitter patter of tiny feet? Well these four gorgeous boys are looking for families. Please call Council on 1300 179 944. For more information about Council's cat and kitten facility where we aim to reunite or rehouse cats and kittens, visit https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Pet/Cat-Kitten-Facility

06.01.2022 Have your say before December 23! Under the state government Smarter Planning program, Victoria’s Planning Schemes are getting a make-over to simplify and modernize planning policy and rules. This impacts the way Council regulates the use of land and how we plan development for the Hobsons Bay of the future! Council is currently reviewing the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme, to update local policies and apply three new residential zones that reflect our unique and growing ci...ty. This provides transparency on areas where new residential growth is expected, and the type of development planned for the area. While we’re planning for the future, we want to ensure that what our community loves and values about living in Hobsons Bay is protected for years to come. To do this, we’re seeking your feedback and invite the community to have its say before 23 December at: https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/amendmentC131

06.01.2022 Spice things up in lockdown with virtual dance classes through Laverton Community Hub. Try a fun and free dance class from around the world in the comfort and safety of your home. For all body types, shapes and sizes, beginners through to advanced. Try Brazilian Forro, Hula Hawaiian or Greek Opacise. Online via Zoom. Register at https://form.jotform.com/LavertonCom/2020-Registration-Form or call 9932 3011.

06.01.2022 Sssshhhhhhh don’t tell anyone but there may be a heavenly sighting tonight in Hobsons Bay. To truly herald the festival seasonsee if you can catch sight of Illuminated Angelsas they roam and light up some of our Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors spaces in Altona. Post your pics or videos of these heavenly creatures if you see them anytime after 7.30pm. Creative City Hobsons Bay #CreativeCity #hobsonsbayoutdoors #experiencehobsonsbay

04.01.2022 When you’re next sipping on a coffee down on Hudson Street in Spotswood, or getting a bite to eat in Vernon Street in South Kingsville have a look around. Tell us what you love, what you think could be better and how you’d like to see these places grow in the future. Better Places is an extensive public discussion into the future of our home suburbs. Get involved and help guide the direction of Spotswood and South Kingsville at https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/better-places-spo

04.01.2022 All scheduled waste collections and booked hard waste collections will go ahead as normal on Friday 23 October, which is the public holiday before the AFL Grand Final. Bookings for hard waste collections for the week commencing 26 October 2020 close at 12 noon on Thursday 22 October 2020. For more information about waste services in Hobsons Bay go to https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au//Recycling-2.0-Waste-and

04.01.2022 We've snapped some footage showcasing the #HobsonsBayOutdoors precincts that have been brightening our streets and filling our hearts over the last few months. If you haven't had time to check out all the locations across our city yet, don't worry! They are here to stay all summer long. Hobsons Bay Business has Heart Outdoors will run until the end of March. Do you love going alfresco so much that you'd like the precincts to stay?... Let us know! We are seeking feedback from Hobsons Bay visitors, community members and traders on the Outdoors program to determine what extended trading might look like beyond 31 March 2021. To submit your feedback, visit: www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/outdoorsfeedback

02.01.2022 Our community is growing and changing and we need your feedback to plan for the future ! It's your LAST CHANCE to have your say Hobsons Bay is currently home to 96,000 residents. That’s forecast to increase to 112,000 between now and 2036! That means we will need additional homes for over 16,000 residents Which works out at roughly 443 new homes constructed each year! We’ve been doing lots of research to guide our planning. Using the Neighbourhood Cha...racter Study, Activity Centres Strategy and Housing Strategy, Council has mapped out the application of three new residential planning zones. They are: The Neighbourhood Residential Zone The General Residential Zone The Residential Growth Zone The new residential zones may impact a property you live in, work in, or own. To view an interactive map and have your say on the proposed changes, head to: https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/amendmentC131 before 23 December 2020.

02.01.2022 We love when locals do well! Congratulations to Hobsons Bay author Louise Karsch on winning the 'Entrepreneurship and Small Business' category at the 2020 Australian Business Book Awards for her book, 'Word Glue: find your million dollar brand name' Find 'Word Glue' in Hobsons Bay Libraries' online catalogue: https://bit.ly/3nR6ArU

01.01.2022 As part of state government works to remove the Ferguson Street level crossing in Williamstown, their project team will be installing safety fencing along the rail corridor. Works have started and will continue until Thursday 21 January, between 8.30pm and 4am each day. There may be some noise during these works. Buses will replace trains between Newport and Williamstown until Thursday 21 January, from 8.30pm until the last train each night. To plan your journey, visit the PTV website at https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007 for more information.

01.01.2022 Outdoor dining is being revamped in Altona! In preparation for COVID-19 restrictions easing, Council is working closely with local businesses in Altona and across the city to re-open safely and extend outdoor trading areas during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery period. Harrington Square will come alive with new outdoor retail and dining areas. Read all about it in the Star Weekly article: https://maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au//dining-t/ Council will continue to wo...rk with local businesses and announce new outdoor dining areas once they are finalised. Local businesses are invited to register their interest in outdoor trading: www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/OutdoorTrading

01.01.2022 Are you a cyclist, pedestrian, motorist or public transport user? Do you want to have a say on how we plan our transport network in the northern suburbs of Hobsons Bay? Tell us what you love, what you’d like to change, or what ideas you have for Hobsons Bay transport network, so we can prepare our Local Area Movement Plan (LAMPs) for Brooklyn, Altona North, Newport, South Kingsville, Spotswood and Williamstown North.... Have your say now, at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/northernlamps

01.01.2022 Is there someone in your community who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for Hobsons Bay’s Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year awards. Celebrate the selflessness and kindness of our community and nominate an everyday hero before December 18 at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/citizenawards

01.01.2022 Kids Local Passport Competition Winner! We are excited to announce the first winner of our Kids Local Passport competition. Ruby, age 6, picked up her Passport at Clip 'n Climb Williamstown and had lots of fun colouring in some of her favourite Hobsons Bay sites. More Prizes Available! Our next prize will be drawn Monday 25 January so be sure to enter!... To enter: collect your Passport at one of our participating businesses (see list on website) colour-in the centre page illustration by local artist, Cara King of Caratoons or go on a scavenger hunt and collect 12 stickers from our participating businesses take a photo holding your Passport opened to your coloured-in or sticker page and tell us about your favourite Hobsons Bay Business email [email protected] or post it on your Instagram or Facebook feed and use the hashtag #KidsLoveHobsonsBay to go into the draw to win IMPORTANT! If you have already posted an entry to your Instagram or Facebook feed and have your account/the post set to private we can’t see your post. Please email us your entry to go into the next draw. For more information and a list of participating businesses visit www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/kidslovehobsonsbay #hobsonsbaybusinesshasheart #kidslovehobsonsbay