One of the things I love most about living in Williamstown and Hobsons Bay is how we have so much to do, see and enjoy.
From our beautiful parks, gardens and beaches to an array of different businesses to check out, there is always something to experience 12 months of the year.
And of late I have really enjoyed seeing some unique events pop up for our Hobsons Bay community to get involved with, as well as bringing in people from all across Melbourne and beyond.
As council’s delegate to the Western Melbourne Tourism Board, I’m proud of our reputation as a community that hosts diverse and inviting events.
This past weekend we saw the Willy Lit Fest take place once again, a fantastic event that has become a staple on our calendar for more than two decades now.
This event celebrates storytelling through writing, and is one council is proud to have supported since its inception.
Last month the Newport Jazz Festival gave music lovers something to celebrate, and the tunes don’t stop with the Newport Folk Festival coming up from July 4.
And if writing or music isn’t quite your thing, it’s hard to say no to the Australian Chocolate Festival at Seaworks from July 5.
Seaworks has also been home to the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition for the last few months, with still a few weeks left to go to check out some incredible snapshots of the underwater world.
These are only a handful of highlights of what’s on in Hobsons Bay, showcasing how there is always something happening here.
Council provides support for many of these events, encouraging people from all over to visit our special city and experience the variety of amazing things we have to offer.
To keep an eye on everything happening in Hobsons Bay now and in the future, head to hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/whats-on
And finally, last month I had the privilege of speaking at our IDAHOBIT flag-raising event.
This was particularly special for me, as I was able to talk about supporting my son and embracing the special person he is, celebrating a day to recognise the importance of acceptance and support of everyone from all walks of life.
