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Icebreaking Corner

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Altona

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Altona Meadows

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Altona North

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Brooklyn

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Laverton

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Newport

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Seabrook

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Seaholme

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South Kingsville

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Spotswood

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Williamstown

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Williamstown North

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Environmental Groups

This forum is for environmental groups e.g. the various Friends groups to promote their causes and activities.

Sustainability, Conservation & Liveability

Discuss topics on pollution, climate change, sustainability living, resource conservation, renewable energy, recycling, tips on reducing wastage, improving liveability, etc.

Biodiversity - Flora & Fauna

Discuss topics on biodiversity, flora, fauna, rare/endangered species, ecosystem, protection of habitats, pests, etc.

Natural Assets - Reserves, Parks & Water

Discuss topics on nature reserves, parks, seas, lakes, rivers, etc. in the area.

Historical & Cultural Heritage

Discuss topics on the historical and cultural monuments, landmarks, character, architecture, heritage-listed sites, planning issues, preservation of cultural traditions, etc.

Recreational Places

Post here on any exciting, interesting, family-oriented or new recreational spots, activities, places of attraction and entertainments.

Gardening & Home Improvement

Share or seek tips on gardening and home improvements. Photos of your proud achievements will be welcomed.

Events & Activities

Publicize and promote events and activities for your clubs or organizations. No commercial advertisements please.

Families & Parents

Discuss topics on families & children, marriage, relationship, pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, childcare, children education/enrichment programs/activities, children-friendly places, government family policies, etc.

Senior Citizens

Discuss topics related to senior citizens e.g. activities, services, concessions, superannuation, volunteering, social network, matured learning, etc.

Schools, Learning & Students

A forum for and on schools, colleges, local university campuses, TAFES, educational centres, learning groups, students, trainers and educators.

Social, Support & Voluntary Groups

A forum for and on community groups, voluntary/aid organizations and support groups (for carers, physically & socioeconomically-disadvantaged groups, minority groups, single parents, etc.)

Sports & Recreation

A forum for and on sports clubs, athletes, health groups, recreational clubs and discussion on particular sports.

Arts & Culture

A forum for and on arts groups, artists, cultural groups, multicultural communities, arts festivals/exhibitions, people who appreciate arts & culture, etc.

Hobbies & Interests

A forum for and on people who wish to share and exchange their expertise/knowledge of particular hobbies/interests, or simply want to find people with the same interests. Or some people may have certain noble ideals, aspirations that they hope to promote.

Traders & Local Economy

This forum is for local business people, traders, industries, workers who want to network, know more about a particular industry or who are seeking employment or recruiting people. No commercial advertising, marketing, business soliciting or spamming please - such threads will be removed.

People

This forum is on people living, working or have a close relationship with the Hobsons Bay area. They may be notable people, people who have contributed to the communities or just ordinary folks with a story to share. You may wish to make use of this forum to show your appreciation or recognition of good samaritans or people who have devoted their time and effort to community work.

Other Communities

This forum covers those communities not categorized elsewhere.

Healthcare

Discuss topics on healthcare, hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, medical advice, good health regimen, our medical system, etc.

Transport

Discuss topics on trains, buses, bikes, road infrastructure, motor vehicles, transport routes, government plans and policies.

Shopping & Groceries

Discuss topics on shopping, groceries, markets, where to get specific items, where to get good and cheap stuff, which are not necessarily in the Hobsons Bay area.

Restaurants, Cafes & Eateries

Discuss topics on restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. You may want to share your experience or give some constructive reviews. The discussions need not be restricted to the Hobsons Bay area.

Professional & Trade Services

Seek advice or share your experience that you have with professional & trade services, ranging from lawyers, accountants to mechanics, electricians, plumbers and handymen. The discussions need not be restricted to the Hobsons Bay area. This forum is meant for consumers. Service providers, please do not post here.

Utilities, Essential Services & Facilities

Discuss topics on water, electricity, gas, phone, mobile, internet, paid TV, billing issues, etc. You may want to share your experiences you have with different service providers.

Seeking Help or Advice

Seek help and advice e.g. on computer matters, holiday ideas, taxation advice, food recipes, government policies, etc. Charities or voluntary organizations may also make use of this forum to seek volunteers and appeal for donations towards their charities' work.

Meetups or Getaways

Post here if you desire or wish to organize a group, meetup or getaway that may apply to everyone or target specific communities such as expecting mothers, blokes, ethnic groups, single parents, divorcees, dating singles, young christians, etc. The meetup or getaway may have specific themes such as a Christmas Party, a Weekend Getaway, Yumcha in the City, a romantic cruise, an arts appreciation, a training camp, commemorative events, etc.

Photos & Creative Works

Share your photos, videos or creative artworks in this forum.

News & Stories

Post here any important or interesting news or stories that you think will interest some members.

Local Issues

Post here on local issues, maybe the street you live in, your suburb, Hobsons Bay area or the western suburbs, that you prefer to discuss to a broader audience rather than in the more specific suburb forums.

State & National Issues

Post here on state & national issues that concern you, that you wish to express your opinions or have a certain perspective.

Coffee Conversations

Post here on life, love, relationships, philosophies or anything under the sun, as long as it is legal, civic-minded, non-objectionable, has no sexual content and does not cause division and disharmony among the members.