Support 155: Water Saving Opportunities for the Business Sector
All businesses use water in some way – to flush the toilets, to wash your hands, to run the dishwasher or even just to clean the workplace. City West Water’s Support 155 program, supported by the Council, is the business sector's chance to help Melbourne achieve its water saving targets.

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A Litter and Waste Management Plan for Hobsons Bay
The Council is developing a Litter and Waste Management Plan to ensure the informed and sustainable management of the city’s waste materials now and into the future. 

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Power up with Solar in Hobsons Bay
In April, the Council formed a partnership with Eco-Kinetics which helped residents take advantage of the $8,000 federal rebate for solar panel installation.

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Washing Machine and Dishwasher Rebates Available Now
The Victorian Government is encouraging households to go green on their whitegoods. If you purchase a selected energy and water efficient washing machine or dishwasher from a participating retailer by 28th June 2009, you could be eligible for a $100 rebate.

New Website Launched
The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) has launched a new website. It includes information about what WAGA is all about, climate change news, updates on the many climate change related projects being undertaken by WAGA’s members and much more.

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Introducing the New Route 903 SmartBus
Bus travellers in Hobsons Bay are now enjoying faster travel times thanks to the new route 903 SmartBus and associated recent road works on Millers Road at Blackshaws Road, McArthurs Road and Kororoit Creek Road.

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Kororoit Creek Trail Map Brochure
Kororoit Creek is a major waterway in Melbourne’s north-west region, and is approximately 80km in length.  A new trail map brochure is being developed to help residents enjoy this beautiful natural space, making it easier to access the creek and understand its important attractions, as it meanders from its rural upper reaches right down to Hobsons Bay.  

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Laverton Green Travel Plans Take Shape
The Council is continuing to work closely with the Laverton P-12 College and the Laverton Civic Complex on the Linking Laverton project. The TravelSmart component of this project includes the development of Green Travel Plans, which encourage everyone to leave the car at home and choose healthy and sustainable travel modes, including walking, cycling and using public transport.   

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Hobsons Bay a Winner!
Each year, the Council enters Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria’s Sustainable Cities Awards and Clean Beach Challenge. A range of projects and initiatives that benefit the local environment were entered into the 2009 awards.

The Council won three awards and was a finalist in seven categories. The Council is also the Overall Sustainable Cities Winner 2009 and will now go on to represent Victoria in the National Australian Sustainable Cities Awards later this year.  

Find out more about the projects entered into the awards.

Chemical Free Cleaning
We all want to provide a clean home environment for our families, especially those of us with small children.  However, more and more people are questioning the effects of chemicals found in traditional cleaning products on our health and the environment. Luckily, there are lots of chemical free options available.  

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Good Food, Good People, Good Fun
Some of Hobsons Bay’s Environment Ambassadors have been working hard to develop a new Newport Organic Collective (NOC). The two public information sessions held so far have been met with overwhelming enthusiasm, interest and support. Membership registrations have now closed and the group is accepting expressions of interest for a waiting list.

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Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Awards in the Environment and Conservation Category
The Hobsons Bay Volunteer Awards 2009 are now open. You’re invited to nominate people, organisations, groups and businesses which have shown excellence in volunteer engagement in the Environment and Conservation Category.

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Want to find out more? Got a story to tell? Contact Hobsons Bay City Council's Environment team.

Tel: 9932 1000
Email: jmcqueeney@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Web: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/environmentandwaste

Friends Groups Conservation Activities – various dates

• Business Breakfast Briefing – Tuesday, 23rd June
• Yummy Yards Workshop Series, presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia – Thursday, 18th and Thursday, 25th June
• National Tree Day – Sunday, 26th July
• Mama Green Workshop Series presented by Tanya Ha – throughout July and August.
  

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