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.
Bird flu guidelines.
Published on 29 October 2026
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.