Council Pledges Support for Earth Hour
	The Council has pledged its support for Earth Hour on Saturday, 28th March and is encouraging the community to participate as well
	New Public Art Installation for Williamstown
	The commission of the sixth public art work along the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail has been awarded to Mike Nicholls and Jonathan Leahey for their piece titled Cargo
	Learning Opportunities at Altona Meadows Library
	Residents are invited to take part in a series of learning programs and activities that will be held at the Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre this autumn
	Road Closures - Bayside Festival, Altona 14th-15th March
	Several roads in Altona will be closed on 14th-15th March 2009 during the Bayside Festival
	Access for All Abilities (AAA) Grants Program Now Open
	The Council is now accepting applications from local sport and recreation clubs, groups and centres for for the 2009 Access for All Abilities Grants Program
	Altona Meadows Community Park Makeover
	The second stage of improvement works are under way at the Altona Meadows Community Park in Trafalgar Avenue
	Healthy Sustainable Gardens Program
	Residents are invited to participate in the Metropolitan Waste Management Group’s (MWMG) Healthy Sustainable Gardens Program which sells recycled mulch and compost collected from residents’ green waste bins
	Elm Tree Pruning, Williamstown
	Elm trees in Williamstown will be pruned to ensure public safety and increase the longevity of the trees
	Council Announces 2009 Performing Arts Program
	The Council’s performing arts program for 2009, ‘Arts at Your Doorstop’, has been announced, with ‘The Needle and the Damage Done’ headlining the series
	Improving Access to Healthy Food - Have Your Say
	The Council is inviting residents to have their say on issues relating to accessing cheap, healthy and nutritious food
	Art in Public Places 2009
	Art in Public Places runs from 9th March to 19th April and is an opportunity for local artists and cultural groups to showcase their work in various businesses and venues across Hobsons Bay
	Williamstown Heritage Tours
	The Council is encouraging visitors and local residents to find out more about the history of Williamstown through a series of guided walks and bus tours taking place during March and April
	Condolence Book for Victims of the Bushfires
	The Council is inviting residents to express their sympathy and support to Victorians affected by the bushfires by signing a condolence book
	Food Safety Award Winners
	The winners of the Council’s annual Food Safety Awards have been announced, acknowledging four local food vendors for their dedication to high food safety standards
	Clean Up Australia Day - Register Now
	The Council is encouraging local residents and community groups to support Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 1st March