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WHAT’S ON: Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER

This photograph by Altona’s Allan Williams has been selected for the cover of the South Western Yellow Pages® book.

Mr Williams won the Capture the Cover competition with a photo of a pink sunrise over a jetty at Seaholme’s Cresser Reserve.

“I renewed my interest in photography about two years ago after retiring … I’m also a member of the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Photography Group. Photography has been kind to me, I met [wife] Jen in a camera club.”

CALLING SNAPPERS

People aged 12-18 who live, work or study in Hobsons Bay have until April 30 to enter the Pixel8 photographic competition by capturing unique local images. The competition, organised and judged by members of the council and police, challenges entrants to capture unique images of Hobsons Bay. Prizes include cameras and a $500 cheque for the school with the most entrants. Winning entries will be displayed in a local police station and on the Airtime flags at Altona Meadows Skate Park.

■ Details: pixel8photocomp.com.au or facebook.com/pixel8photocomp

PROBUS MEETING

Business consultant and Probus South Pacific director Bruce Cameron will speak at the April 15 meeting of Footscray Probus Club, from 10am at RecWest, Essex Street, West Footscray.

■ Visitors, guests and prospective new members are welcome.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Atona’s Community Information Centre is seeking volunteers.

■ For details, call the centre between 10am and 3pm, Monday-Friday, on 9398 5207 or 9398 5377

ART FOR FUN

Fun, educational and inspiring art classes for children are hosted by Sandra D’Lisio at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre on Saturday mornings.

■ Bookings: 0415 599 521

MANAGING ANXIETY

Altona Anxiety Support Group meets 7.30pm on Tuesdays at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre.

■ Bookings are not required. The cost is $3.

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