Tag: News
Toy swap keeps fun going
Hobsons Bay Toy Library has expanded its collection to more 1400 items during lockdown, with membership effectively free during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee member and...
Hobsons Bay wetlands up for world listing
Three Hobsons Bay environmental sites will be nominated for inclusion on the list of wetlands of international importance developed under the Ramsar convention.
Mayor Colleen...
Time called on scrubs
Volunteers for the Rona Scrubs charitable organisation have spent months making scrub tops and pants for healthcare heroes on the frontline of the COVID-19...
Seaplane, tourism are virus victims
Hobsons Bay's tourism industry is riding out the second lockdown in what is a tale of survival.
Before COVID-19, the industry was estimated to generate...
Vale Marcus Gillespie
Spotswood Kingsville RSL stalwart Marcus Lee Gillespie has been remembered as a true gentleman who helped save the sub branch.
The World War II veteran...
‘Skyzies’ squad rallies
People have rallied to raise funds for a Williamstown mother of three who spent her life helping women fleeing domestic violence and is now...
Altona Pier to be rebuilt
Altona Pier will undergo a $10 million redevelopment and locals are being asked to provide their input on the new design.
Three options for the...
New case for nursing home, shoppers cautioned
An Altona Meadows nursing home has stopped using agency staff after confirming a new case of COVID-19.
One worker at Benetas St George's residential aged care...
Feedback sought on Seaholme parking plan
Residents, drivers and commuters are again being asked for feedback on Hobsons Bay council plans to make streets one-way and implement two-hour parking restrictions...
Positive test for Altona Gate worker
A worker at Altona Gate shopping centre in Altona North has tested positive to COVID-19.
Sacca’s Fine Foods, the fruit and vegetable market and continental...
Front yard frolics in lockdown
Internationally renowned street theatre company Born in a Taxi is bringing entertainment to people’s front yards during lockdown.
Every Saturday from July 18 to September...
Virtual support for veterans
After serving nine years in the navy, Sheree Symonds had to adjust to life without a constant crew that she trusted with her life.
She...
House price rebound
Local real estate agents say the market has rebounded since rates revaluations were undertaken in January, partly due to lack of available stock.
Greg Hocking...
Concern over civic centre upgrade
A $7.6 million dollar upgrade to the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre has been questioned as businesses struggle to survive the impact of COVID-19.
The "biophilic...
Altona Meadows nursing home clear of virus
An Altona Meadows nursing home has received negative COVID-19 results for all residents and staff tested after one worker became infected this month.
It comes...
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Schwartz with will to twin
Golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply getting...
