Police deny there is a plan to merge forces
POLICE have sought to reassure Hobsons Bay City Council that there is no plan to reduce the police presence in the municipality.
Mayor Leigh Hardinge...
No butts about bid to
NO BUTTS about it, once anti-smoking legislation comes into effect on 1 July in Victoria banning smoking in licensed venues across the state.
Hobsons Bay...
Frock up for a festival of fashionista extravagance
FASHIONISTAS, don your frocks.
The Williamstown Hospital is offering the community a chance to see Australia’s finest designers in a spectacular parade of traditional and...
They did their bit
HOBSONS Bay residents have been acknowledged with the naming of the inaugural winners of a new award for people and institutions doing their bit...
Upgrade for plastic plant
By Cameron WestonMAJOR Hobsons Bay plastics company Qenos has opened a newly converted plant that will use less energy and produce less waste.
The plastics...
Tall tales
By Hamish HeardWILLIAMSTOWN residents will have a chance to stake their claim to a multimillion-dollar maritime tourist drawcard when Australia’s best tall ships sail...
Stormy time at 30th festival
By Cameron WestonINCLEMENT weather and disorderly youths played a part in the 30th annual Williamstown Festival over the weekend, but the much-loved event was...
Locals to have
By Ann Marie Angebrandt
HOBSONS Bay residents can have their say later this month about proposed changes to the Williamstown police station.
Management are considering closing...
Council goes green
By Kirsty Ross
HOBSONS Bay City Council has released a fouryear environmental plan recommending a more water efficient council.
The draft Environment Strategy 20052009 was prepared...
Reminder on rules
NEWPORT Lakes Park visitors are reminded they are not allowed to fish or boat, or walk dogs in certain areas, following a series of...
Millers Road
SPEED demons beware, the speed limit will be reduced permanently on parts of Millers Rd.
The speed limit will be reduced from 70 kilometres per...
Riders find it
By Cameron WestonLYCRA-clad enthusiasts, part-time cyclists and ramblers of all ages will soon enjoy improved bike paths in Altona Meadows and Laverton.
Hobsons Bay City...