Shop Local Competition

This festive season, Hobsons Bay City Council is celebrating our amazing local businesses with the 2025 Christmas Shop Local Competition.

Competition details

Simply spend $30 or more at any eligible Hobsons Bay retail or service business between 24 November and 21 December 2025, tell us in 25 words or less what you love about shopping local, and submit your entry for a chance to win!

Eligible businesses include retail or service businesses with a shopfront in Hobsons Bay.  Purchases from 'Big Box' retailers (ie. Bunnings, Big W, Kmart) and supermarkets will not be accepted. 

Prizes: Three winners will each receive a $300 gift voucher to spend at a Hobsons Bay business of their choice.

Entries open at 9am on 24 November and close 6pm on Sunday 21 December 2025. Winners will be announced by 23 December 2025.

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Submit your entry 

Shopping local this Christmas 

Need some inspiration? Check below for a list of local retailers and join us in celebrating a festive season full of community spirit.

SPOTSWOOD

Mabel and Woods | Fun, flattering and affordable women's fashion  

Oculus Dexter Optometry | Sunglasses for all ages 

Spoke 'n' Sprocket | Bikes and bike accessories for all ages 

Hudsons Road Wine and Beer | Boxed boutique liquor and matching glassware 

Slow Food Melbourne | Last minute gifts and fresh Christmas produce available on 23 November and 23 December

 

NEWPORT

Say It Sister | A one stop destination for beautiful gifts, jewellery and fashion

East of Africa | Specialising in East African textiles, slow fashion, & handicrafts

The Teeny Rabbit | Teeny tiny take away coffee window & gift shop

Wilde Interiors | Gifts for every age 

Snowballs Icecreams & Lollies | Unique lollies perfect to fill the stocking

 

ALTONA NORTH

Crystal Wonderland |Wellness and wellbeing holistic store

Little Art, Big Art | In addition to classes and workshops, Little art, Big Art also stock a range of art supply gift packs 

Rafti | Menswear and tailoring

 

WILLIAMSTOWN 

Enchanted Years| Independent boutique children's toy, clothing and gift store

Thirty 16 Williamstown |The ultimate gifts store with perfect gifts for every occasion 

Phoenix & the turtle | Trendy and modern home and giftware

Essensual Lingerie | Lingerie and lifestyle store with a wide range of gift stock 

Book & Paper | Independent bookstore 

The presentation place| Quality picture framing, wall art, frames, homewares and giftware

Fancy on Ferguson| A boutique gift shop with emphasis on elegance, indulgence and luxury

Motto Fashions | Women's fashion brand renowned for stylish, high quality apparel and accessories

Filigree Jewelers| Fine jewellery store 

Grace & Willow | Clothing boutique showcasing fashion brands & trends

 Via Gioberti | Stylish ladies boutique specialising in overseas clothing brands with accessories to match

Tulle Fashion | Women's fashion boutique

Cartoon | Eclectic women's fashion boutique

Dancewear Nation| Dancewear essentials

Embrace life, love and happiness| Embrace is a dedicated body care product and home fragrance shop

Back to Basics| Natural products including essential oils, crystals, and household 

Aa Williamstown Art florist | Florist and giftware 

Monstera Flowers | Florist and pot plants  

Green Thumb Market | Unique indoor plants and plant art including kokodama and terrariums

The Source Bulk Foods | Zero-waste bulk groceries including everyday essentials and Christmas gift items

 

WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH 

Atelier Art Supplies | An extensive range of high-quality art supplies

Lost Ark Antiques & Collectables | An eclectic antique shop 

 

ALTONA 

Wildberry Flowers & Gifts | Creative, stylish flowers and gifts for every occasion

Lucy in the Sky Boutique | Boutique, clothing store and gift shop

Hicks Shoes | Footwear store 

Snorkel and Dive Safari | Quality snorkel and scuba gear

Uccello |Fine jewellery and watches

Just Sweets | Handmade fine sweets

 

ALTONA MEADOWS

Salter Cycles | Bicycles and scooters for all ages

Flowers in the Meadows | Flowers and giftware

 

GIFT VOUCHERS 

You can also support local by purchasing a gift voucher from your favourite:

• Beauty Salon or Spa
• Leisure activity centre (ie. indoor golf, climbing gym, etc)
• Experience (ie. art or music class, seaplane flight or boat charter)
• Gym
• Cafe or restaurant 
• Service provider 

 

FOR YOUR PETS

And don't forget about your pets!  Make sure to drop into one of our many pet stores and put something extra special under the tree for your pooch! 

The Bark Bakery, Altona 

Dogue, Williamstown 

Dog Town Pet Supplies, Williamstown 

Hairy Hounds Playground, Williamstown North 

Williamstown Aquarium, Williamstown North

Rhuarc's Pet Supplies, Newport

Healthy Dog Treats, Altona North

Bath & Bone, Spotswood