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Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit

Celebrate 110 years of Beatrix Potter's classic with a special performance

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Innova soil decontamination facility

The Council has refused a Planning Application for Innova's soil decontamination facility

Hobsons Bay’s image and urban design receives a budget boost

City image and urban design across Hobsons Bay will receive $412,000 in the proposed 2012-2013

Celebrating reconciliation

A film, forum, a guest speaker and an author talk will mark National Reconciliation Week celebrations.

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Upcoming Events

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

IDAHO is the international day of taking action for a prejudice-free world.

Friday Free Heritage Walking Tours

Step back in time and unlock the secrets of Williamstown with free guided heritage walking tours

Friends of Greenwich Bay

Planting day

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