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Saturday recyclables drop offs at Operations Centre

Published on 14 August 2019

Council is inviting residents to drop off their recyclables at the Operations Centre weekly on Saturdays between 8am and 2pm.
The first recycling drop off took place on Saturday 10 August 2019

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Ball rolling on expansion of Altona Sports Centre

Published on 12 August 2019

Work on the first stage of the Altona Sports Centre will begin this week with an upgrade to the centre’s car park, outdoor netball courts and Andrew Park Drive entrance, paving the way for the future of sport in Hobsons Bay.

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Dog owners reminded to do the right thing

Published on 07 August 2019

In light of a rise in the number of reported dog attacks, Council will be increasing the number of animal management officers on patrol in areas popular with dogs and their owners.

Hobsons Bay Mayor Councillor Jonathon Marsden warned that animal management officers would be issuing fines to dog owners who were behaving in ways which could pose a risk to other members of the community.

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School students shine through song at Hobsons Voice

Published on 07 August 2019

Hobsons Bay’s much loved school choir fest returns in 2019 for the 13th annual Hobsons Voice performance. Presented by Council, in association with 2013 Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year Doug Heywood OAM, Hobsons Voice brings together choirs from local primary schools for an afternoon of singing in the historic Williamstown Town Hall on Sunday 25 August.

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Recycling update

Published on 02 August 2019

Council has been advised that today the Victorian Supreme Court ruled that SKM, Council’s contractor, be declared insolvent. What does this mean for Hobsons Bay? For now, our household recycling collection is operating as normal. However, as a result of SKM’s closure, recyclables are unfortunately going to landfill.

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PA Burns Reserve closed

Published on 02 August 2019

Due to works taking place along the Seaholme foreshore, PA Burns Reserve, with the exception of the cricket oval, is closed to the public until October 2019. The stretch of coastline known as Altona Dog Beach, will be closed from Monday 12 August until Saturday 7 September 2019. The section of shared trail from Altona Coastal Park to Altona Boat Harbour is also closed with a detour in place.

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Carly Findlay comes to The Bay

Published on 02 August 2019

Award winning writer, blogger, speaker, appearance activist, aspiring chef, music lover and fashionista Carly Findlay is coming to Hobsons Bay. In an author talk not to be missed, Carly will be discussing her new book, Say Hello to Carly Findlay, at Altona Library.

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