 | SUB12 Art Exhibition |
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| Artwork by local, Victorian and national artists will be on display at the Newport Substation as part of SUB12 which consists of 34 exhibitions held over 12 weeks by solo artists, arts collectives and group shows. |
| NAIDOC Week 2009 |
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| NAIDOC Week runs from 5th-12th July 2009 and the Council is holding two events to mark the week.
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| Council Adopts 2009-2010 Budget and Council Plan 2009-2013 |
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| The Council has adopted its 2009-2010 budget that features a range of initiatives to improve community assets and facilities, and a 4.3 per cent average residential rate increase |
| Washing Machine and Dishwasher Rebates |
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| The Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the Victorian Government Appliance Incentive |
| Williamstown Cricket Ground Pavilion Upgrade - Have Your Say |
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| The Council is inviting feedback on its plans to redevelop the Williamstown Cricket Ground pavilion. |
| Skate and Scooter Contest at Newport Skate Park |
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| The Council is hosting a skateboard and scooter contest at Newport Skate Park on Wednesday, 8th July 2009 |
| Newport Folk Festival 2009 |
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| The second annual Newport Folk Festival will be held from 3rd-5th July at various venues across Newport. |
| Apply Now for the Adventure of a Lifetime - Sail the Young Endeavour |
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| Young Musicians Wanted for Kool Skools Youth Project |
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| The Council is offering young people the chance to record a demo CD as part of the Kool Skools 2009 project |
| Businesses Invited to Register for the RECHARGE Scheme |
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| Local businesses are invited to register for the RECHARGE scheme and provide an onsite power point for people with a disability to recharge the battery of their scooter or wheelchair. |
| Council Website Now Speech Enabled |
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| The Council has made it easier for people to access information on its website by providing software that reads the site out loud.
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| Kororoit Creek Road - Temporary Closure |
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| Kororoit Creek Road will be closed between Grieve Parade and Millers Road from 8.00pm Friday, 5th June to 6.00am on Tuesday, 9th June 2009 |
| Celebrate World Environment Day on Friday, 5th June |
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| The Council is hosting a free performance and film night on World Environment Day, Friday, 5th June 2009. |
| H1N1/Human Swine Flu Information |
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| The federal and state governments are closely monitoring the recent outbreak of Human Swine Flu in Australia and are taking steps to limit its spread |
| New Road Safety Rules |
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| New road safety rules about the use of child restraints and booster seats will come into effect on 9th November 2009. |
| Hobsons Bay Wins Sustainable Cities Award 2009 |
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| The Council is this year's winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) Sustainable Cities award. |
| Childcare Vacancies |
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| The Council's in-home Family Day Care service currently has childcare vacancies. |
| Have Your Say on Proposed Budget and Council Plan |
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| The Council is inviting the community to review its proposed budget for 2009-10 and the proposed Council Plan 2009-2013 |
| Businesses Invited to Energy Efficiency Breakfast |
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| Local businesses are invited to a breakfast seminar on Tuesday, 23rd June 2009 that will focus on energy efficiency in the workplace |
| Reconciliation Week 2009 Celebrations |
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| National Reconciliation Week runs from 27th May to 3rd June 2009. |
