Magazine competition

Writing competition 

Win a $100 voucher 

Share an interesting heritage or cultural story about Hobsons Bay in 100 words or less for the chance to win a $100 voucher for a local business of your choice. It could be a short story, poem or even a haiku!

The winner will have their work published in the next edition of Hobsons Bay Community News and featured on Council's social media channels.  

Submit your written piece by Wednesday 24 April. Only one entry per person is permitted. View the terms and conditions.

 

February/March drawing competition winners

Kai, 7

Kai, 7- riding along Altona Beach

 

Karin, 11

Karin, 11 - volley ball at Altona Beach

 

Helene Wild

Newport Lakes - Helene Wilde

 

Previous winners

2023

October/November writing competition 

First place

Congratulations Larisa Feliciano! 

Larisa won our writing competition on the theme of migratory birds. 

Winning entry

Homecoming

Soar.

Follow the flyway.

Embrace the wind

as it shifts from

shivering to warmth.

Glide.

See the frost bid its farewell.

Glimpse soft rays of light

piercing through the

dark horizon.

Sail.

See the vibrant shore

shimmering in the midday sun.

Inviting. Beckoning.

Just within reach.

Breathe.

Savour the summer breeze

as it soothes the weary heart

gently guiding ruffled wings

to familiar ground.

Welcome home.

 

First place - Under 18

Congratulations Dexter Appels!

Winning under 18 entry

In lands afar, these birds take flight,

Migrating through day and night.

With feathers so fancy and wings that soar,

They travel to places they've never seen before.

Over mountains tall and oceans wide,

They soar in flocks, side by side.

A journey long, a daring quest,

They never stop, they never rest.

So let's learn from these feathered herds,

To explore the world like migrating birds.

With hearts so free, and dreams that soar,

We'll find adventures, forevermore!

 


August/September drawing competition 

Thank you to our young readers who submitted a drawing of their favourite playground or spot in Hobsons Bay. We were blown away by the talent and quality of entries. Congratulations to the winners! 

Under 12 prize 

Minnie, aged 10

Flemings Pool by Minnie

 

Young person prize (12 to 25 years)

Chiyoka, aged 12 

Drawing of old Altona Pier at sunrise with someone fishing and a pelican

 

Encouragement award

Hannah, aged 9 

Drawing of Altona Theatre and the rainbow

 

Runners up 


June/July photography competition

Congratulations to Sarah Dowling!

Sarah won our Hobsons Bay Hidden Treasures photography competition. The photo captures the Walking Man sculpture in Bladin Street, Laverton (near Maher Street)

Walking Man sculpture in Laverton, captured at night by Sarah Dowling

 


April/May writing competition 

Congratulations to Levente Toth!

Levente won our writing competition ‘What Hobsons Bay means to you’.

Winning entry

Hobsons Bay, oh Hobsons Bay,

Where the ocean meets the land,

A place that’s filled with memories,

And where my heart does stand.

The sandy shores and rolling waves,

A playground for my youth,

The salty air and sea breeze,

A treasure to be beheld, forsooth.

Back in town, the cafes are great,

Where friends and I would often meet,

Aroma of coffee fills the air,

Moments shared, oh so sweet.

And now with children by my side,

Hobsons Bay is where we reside,

Beaches, parks, and open spaces,

A playground for their smiling faces.