Hobsons Bay City Council in the news

Hobsons Bay City Council confirmed the first local H5 avian flu case and issued public health and animal safety guidelines.

Hobsons Bay City Council opened the first stage of a new wetlands conservation area, setting the foundation for the future Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre.

Hobsons Bay City Council's Cr Rayane Hawli was honored with the Emerging Woman Leader award at the Victorian Local Governance Association's Mary Rogers Awards for her courageous contributions and advocacy.

Tony Briffa, a former Hobsons Bay City Council Mayor, announced their candidacy as an Independent for the Williamstown District in the upcoming Victorian State Election.

Hobsons Bay City Council announced approval of Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club redevelopment designs, advancing the project to the next phase.

Hobsons Bay City Council's Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club redevelopment designs have been approved, allowing the project to proceed to detailed design and construction.

Williamstown Town Hall will open to the public on July 26 as part of Open House Melbourne, showcasing its history and architecture through tours and performances.

Williamstown Town Hall is opening its doors to the public for tours and performances as part of the Open House Melbourne program, celebrating its history and architectural significance.

Draft stormwater flood maps for Brimbank and Hobsons Bay are now open for community feedback to assess flood risk for properties.

New flood risk maps show over 20,000 properties in Melbourne's west and south-west, including Hobsons Bay and Brimbank, are now susceptible to flooding.

Melbourne Water released new draft stormwater flood maps for Brimbank and Hobsons Bay for community feedback, detailing flood risks for properties.

Hobsons Bay City Council hosted its inaugural Community Recognition Awards to honor local volunteers and organizations across six categories.

The council approved a $13 million restoration plan to transform the historic Williamstown Mechanics Institute into a community theatre and museum space.

Hobsons Bay City Council is inviting young creatives to submit their work for the biennial Woods Street Youth Art Prize competition.

Council workers across nine Victorian municipalities are striking for a 10% wage increase to address rising living costs.

Council workers across Hobsons Bay and other municipalities are striking for a 24-hour period to demand higher wages, leading to service shutdowns.

Hobsons Bay City Council endorsed a 2026-27 draft budget focusing on infrastructure maintenance, waste debt reduction, and financial sustainability through a $50.6 million capital works plan.

Hobsons Bay City Council endorsed a 'back-to-basics' draft budget with a projected $2.3 million operating surplus, a 2.75% average rate increase, and a $50.6 million capital works program focusing on roads, buildings, and public spaces.

More than 1,000 council workers across eight Melbourne local governments plan a massive 24-hour strike on May 5 over pay and conditions.

Over 1000 council workers from eight councils, including Hobsons Bay City Council, will strike on May 5th, demanding a 10% pay raise, which will disrupt various local government services.