🎃👻🕸️ You might see a few skeletons creeping their way from Skeleton Creek today!
A perfect time for internet rumours on why Skeleton Creek is named so:
💀 An old farm named Skeleton’s Farm bordered the creek.
💀 A lot of birds died after drinking so much water on a hot day.
💀 The muddy cracks of the dried creek gives the illusion of rib, leg and arm bones.
💀 It was once a series of seasonal waterholes thought to resemble vertebrates of a spine.
💀 Early colonialists drowned in the creek and within days all that remained was their skeletons.
Where do you think Skeleton Creek gets its name from?
🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
📢 Habitat detectives assemble for biodiversity month!
🔭🦎✏️🔬 Pick up your cards from any of our libraries, get searching in nature, record your finds and contribute to biodiversity science.
For more info ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MIVCTR
🦎🦆🦗 September is Biodiversity Month! 🌼🦋🐸
Celebrate by getting out into nature with our habitat detective cards to guide your adventure.
Pick up the cards at any Hobsons Bay library or download them here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3MIVCTR
🤔🙋 Do you know a local creative or start-up business interested in activating an empty shopfront?
We have collaborated with Renew Australia to activate 10 empty shopfronts in Williamstown to combat commercial vacancy.
Whether it is a vibrant art gallery, showcasing the latest in tech, or fostering community engagement, all creative ideas are welcome.
Submit your expression of interest today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XtnVMt
🌸 The Williamstown Botanic Gardens have been a community treasure for 164 years, offering a serene space for relaxation and learning about nature. Home to possums, microbats, and over 170 insect species, these gardens bloom with 8,000+ flowers every spring! 🌳
Managed by Council since 1856 and listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, the gardens require expert care. From maintaining over 400 trees to preserving historic features, Council's efforts keep these idyllic 4-hectare gardens thriving. 🔗 Click to find out more: https://bit.ly/3RLOadI #HobsonsBay360
Dennis Reserve Centre
🙌 Hear what the newly constructed Dennis Reserve Centre in Williamstown means to our local community groups.
🌳 A message from the Conservation Team 🌳
💬 “Due to some spectacular plant growth in our conservation reserves in recent years, it can be hard for our conservation team to access areas to carry out routine weed control. A drone was used recently to identify outcrops of Bullrush (Typha sp.) which, when left uncontrolled, can take over our wetlands. This outcrop has since been removed. The native wildlife didn’t seem bothered by our presence.” – Andrew, Senior Conservation Ranger 🐦
👉 Check out this link and learn something new about how we manage weeds in our various open spaces: https://bit.ly/4aP0SiA #HobsonsBay360
🚮♻️ Did you know real PEOPLE sort your recycling?
A small act like keeping your general rubbish out of your recycling bin makes a big impact for them!
⛲️Did you know about the fascinating story behind the Jubilee fountain in Williamstown, which was built over 116 years ago to commemorate the jubilee of the Williamstown municipality?
💧But hey, even timeless treasures need a little TLC! Recently, our team rolled up their sleeves to to give this historic gem a conservation treatment and repairs, future proofing it for generations of residents and visitors to enjoy at the Williamstown Botanic Gardens.
🌿 Find out more about the work that we're doing to preserve our past for the benefit of the future 👉 bit.ly/49XBAhM #HobsonsBay360 Councillor Pamela Sutton-Legaud Strand Ward Hobsons Bay
🚸 Shoutout to our incredible School Crossing Supervisors at Hobsons Bay! Rain or shine, they're out there daily, keeping our community safe.
🛑 We have 53 manned sites covering 32 schools in the safe hands of people like Kerryn, who oversees our busiest crossing! Watch to find out what Kerryn likes most about her role and see her dedication and sense of community shine through!
🗣️ “I’ve been fortunate to work with and alongside some incredible Council workers and volunteers. I’m sure you’ve come across plenty of them too, they are the people that keep the place running and they are absolutely vital to our community” – Councillor Pamela Sutton-Legaud Strand Ward Hobsons Bay
👏 Big thanks to all our volunteers and staff making a difference every day! 🔗 bit.ly/3TYs8Vm #HobsonsBay360
➕ Council+ is making accessing Council services simple and easy! Whether you are a busy parent, a pet owner, or a business owner, we’ve simplified the process for you. Renew registrations and tend to council business conveniently from your nearest Council+ centre.
Since May 2022, we have helped over 9,200 residents, assisting them with enquiries ranging from animal registrations, kindergarten enquiries, parking permits and much more! For a list of Council+ service sites visit 👉 bit.ly/48Z4tKw #HobsonsBay360
