New boss for Substation
Brad Spolding starts his term as director of The Substation in Newport next month. Executive producer at Ilbijerri Theatre Company since 2011, Mr Spolding was previously executive producer of Snuff Puppets.
Your opinion wanted
Hobsons Bay residents are being surveyed about how the council can improve community engagement. The survey is available at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/engagement or at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre and local libraries. Surveys close February 20.
Sports grants open
Sports and recreation clubs can apply for a VicHealth ‘active club grant’ of up to $3000 to buy essential sporting items and sports injury prevention and management equipment. Applications close February 13. For information or to apply online, go to www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/activeclub.
Fitness festival
Highpoint shopping centre kick-starts the year with a weekend of fitness on January 31-February 1. Festival details: www.highpoint.com.au/what-s- happening/highpoint-fitness-festival.
Watch on building sites
Maribyrnong residents are being urged to be on the lookout for thefts at construction sites. Police say most tradesmen are on leave until the end of January and if locals sight suspicious activity, they should call 000.
