Those with a passion for history or research can assist our Society through volunteering. Volunteers play an integral role that provide opportunities to gain new research, library and digital media skills, including scanning techniques. These include: Supporting specific research projects and events Conservation and archiving of historical objects Producing content for […]

The new film ‘Behind The Fence’ about the Truganina Explosive Reserve will be launched on 1 December 2024 at 2.00pm, at the Reserve 276 Queen Street, Altona. The event is free and refreshments will be provided.   For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asPLJkRxXS8&t=15s

This year marks 30 years since the Victorian Local Government Board (under the Kennett Government) instigated Council amalgamations throughout Victoria. This saw the elimination of 210 Councils and the creation of 79 new Councils through an amalgamation process. On 22 June 1994 Hobsons Bay City was created with the amalgamation […]

Commencing Monday 6 May for approximately seven weeks the Altona Homestead will be closed on a Tuesday due to major works on the exterior of the building. Given that it is over 170 years old a little TLC is due. The works will involve the painting of the roof, eaves, […]

Do you or someone you know have interesting historical stories about the Truganina Explosives Reserve they might like to share? Local creatives Donna Jackson and Megan Slattery are all set to listen and gather these community stories. The aim will be to document the stories that people share, and create […]