cap on pokies
Hobsons Bay pokie venues on council-owned land could be banned from getting more gaming machines if they want to renew their leases. Altona Sports Club and Altona Bowls Club, whose leases expire within two years, said they don’t want more machines. Gamblers in Hobsons Bay lost $47.2 million last calendar year, compared with $51 million in 2012.
shirley temple tribute
Williamstown Film Society will hold a screening of The Blue Bird, starring Shirley Temple, on February 26. There will also be a trivia competition in honour of the star who died last week. All films are screened at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month, at the Mechanics Institute in Electra Street, Williamstown. Details: Dorothy Page, 9387 6000.
seddon festival
Stalls, a kids zone, roving entertainers and food vendors will line the streets of Seddon as part of the Seddon Festival on March 1. Entertainers include Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller, comedy duo Perky and Fiddle from the Netherlands, and many more local musicians and performers.
