H5 bird flu has now been detected in Hobsons Bay (Thursday 1 October 2026). Please be vigilant and if you see sick or dead birds or wildlife, follow the guidelines of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
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Published on 29 October 2026
Take a look at some of the key items discussed at the October 2026 council meeting.
Donations of non-perishable food items and toys will be packaged into hampers and distributed to local people experiencing hardship.
All Council waste service collections will be operating as usual Tuesday 3 November 2026, which is the Melbourne Cup public holiday. No hard waste bookings can be booked on this day. Hard waste bookings will resume from Wednesday 4 November 2026.
30 October 2026
For Victorian Seniors Festival, the library is reminiscing on an extraordinary year for Victoria. 1966 turns 60 this year!
31 October 2026
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