News
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Students assist Council to monitor local waterways
Local students are working with Hobsons Bay City Council and Melbourne Water to undertake a water monitoring project of Cherry Lake in Altona. Throughout 2006,…
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A sustainable community
In April 2006, Council officially launched its Environment Strategy 2006-2010 and Stormwater Management Plan 2006. The Environment Strategy will guide environmental actions throughout the municipality…
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New program creates vibrant villages
A selection of Hobsons Bay’s smaller shopping precincts are receiving a new lease of life thanks to the Council’s Vibrant Villages art program. The Vibrant…
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Laverton Community Children’s Centre provides a great start to life
Opening its doors in January, the $2.3 million Laverton Community Children’s Centre represents a significant investment into quality children’s services by Hobsons Bay City Council,…
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Promoting a learning community
Hobsons Bay City Council is a proud supporter of life long learning and is committed to providing learning opportunities to residents of all ages. A…
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Council takes customer service to the streets
Hobsons Bay City Council is again taking the Council to the people as it embarks on the second year of its revolutionary Mobile Customer Service…
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QLD’s LAMP program shines light on multicultural issues
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is promoting access, participation and cohesion in Queensland’s culturally diverse society through a partnership program involving State and…
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Editorial: Communities play key role in supporting migrants
On Australia Day, Councils and communities large and small once again celebrated in various ways their pride in our nation. An important part of most…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…
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Native Title Forum in Melbourne
On 7 December 2006, the Attorney-General announced four amendments to the Native Title Act. The Amendments focus on creating a more effective process for everyone…
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Council achieves Milestone 4 for community water conservation
The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), has awarded Sutherland Shire Council Milestone 4 for its community water conservation. This follows Council being the…
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Council golf course survives drought
The City of Brimbank’s Keilor Public Golf course has remained open for 18 holes of golf through the summer. Located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Keilor,…





