Miner in bid to renew licence
A mining company has sought to renew a licence to search for coal beds in a 76,000-hectare area spanning parts of Hobsons Bay. The licence expired last week after being held for 12 years. Regal Resources has submitted an application to the Department of Primary Industries to have the exploration licence rolled over. The licence area covers residential areas of Altona, Altona Meadows and Williamstown. Anti-coal activists have slammed the move, claiming it proves the company is serious about long-term mining plans. DPI spokesman Alex White said the miner had so far used the permit to carry out exploratory drilling for presence of brown coal.
Ready for expressions of interest
Business expressions of interest for Hobsons Bay’s Art in Public Places program open on Monday. Artist and business expressions of interest close on November 14. Registration is open to western-region artists, and events and businesses in Hobsons Bay. For details, visit artinpublicplaces.com.au
Events for Seniors Festival
Music, guided walks, a tea dance, movie screening, cooking challenge and technology demonstrations are among events planned for next month’s Seniors Festival in Hobsons Bay. Details: 9932 1000 or hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
