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Alleged drug traffickers arrested

Three alleged drug traffickers have been arrested after police seized large quantities of Butanediol and methylamphetamine,…

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Former Sunbury hospital at Jackson Hill.

Call for town’s museum collection to be given a proper home – Jacksons Hill suggested

A campaign to see a dedicated museum celebrating Sunbury’s rich history got a boost this week…

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Emergency services tend to a young mum attacked by dogs in Withers Close. Photo / 7 News.

Dangerous dogs in the spotlight following alleged attack on young mum

Following news of three dogs allegedly attacking a young mum last Friday afternoon (30 August), causing…

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Asbestos was illegally dumped at Hume City Council's municipal tip in Riddell Rd. Photo / Sunbury Life

Get rid of household junk for free

Hume City Council is making it easier for residents to dispose of common household waste by…

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Sunbury Men's Shed.

Send him down to the shed

Men’s Shed Week (1 – 7 September) is an annual celebration of ‘all things shedding’ led…

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Hands up at a group meeting question time.

Public question time at Hume Council 26 August 2024

At every meeting of Hume City Council members of the public get a chance to ask…

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Sunbury Rescue 1, led by crew leader Jarrod Bell (right), was in Chelsea supporting the emergency response. Joining him were driver Jacinta, safety officer Sarah, and crew members Sue, Ben, and Bree. Photo / supplied.

Sunbury SES respond to severe weather calls

Members of Sunbury SES stepped up to help communities in southeast Melbourne after the state was…

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stock photo of a hand holding a glass of water.

Water bills delayed due to GWW billing error

A new billing system launched this year by Great Western Water has failed, with the firm…

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Galaxyland children's playground at Jacksons Hill, Sunbury.

Playground QR codes to report issues to council

Hume City Council is introducing QR codes at playgrounds for maintenance reporting. With 60 new QR…

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Hume City rate rise

Time running out for late rate payers

More than 13,000 Hume City ratepayers are in arrears and have until 30 November to avoid…

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Dump trucks on land at Canterbury Hills, Riddell Road, Sunbury. Photo / supplied.

Enforcement action taken over ‘unlawful’ earthworks

Hume City Council has commenced enforcement proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in…

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EPA survey tyres in Sunbury. Photo / supplied.

10,000 old tyres need a new home

The operator of two Sunbury rural properties has had its waste tyre registrations revoked and will…

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Global Learning Centre, Sunbury. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Tafe courses offered at Global Learning Centre

Three Tafe courses are being offered at Sunbury’s Hume Global Learning Centre. The move comes more…

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Hands up at a group meeting question time.

Public question time at Hume Council 12 August 2024

At every meeting of Hume City Council members of the public get a chance to ask…

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Sunbury emergency services volunteers use Jaws of Death to cut open a car.

Sunbury SES appoints new unit controller

The Sunbury Unit of the Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) has appointed Catherine Bebbington as its…

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Hume Council offices, Broadmeadows. Photo / Supplied.

Push to increase affordable and social housing in Hume

The lack of social and affordable housing is the focus of Hume City and four other…

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Dump trucks on land at Canterbury Hills, Riddell Road, Sunbury. Photo / supplied.

Riddell Rd earthworks – council intervenes

UPDATED - Hume City Council has started enforcement proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal…

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The Victoria Welsh Choir.

Welsh choir sing for church roof

The Victoria Welsh Choir will be performing at St Mary’s Church Sunbury with all proceeds from…

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road traffic.

Hume City Council joins campaign for better transport

Hume City Council is asking the State and Federal governments to improve the region’s transport system…

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Blood pressure test.

Know the first signs of a stroke

A person suffers a stroke every 19 minutes in Australia, it’s one of Victoria’s biggest killers…

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Hi-Quality Bulla.

State Legislative Council petitioned to reject Hi-Quality’s waste-to-energy plan

The State’s Legislative Council is being petitioned to reject waste management firm Hi-Quality’s proposed waste-to-energy plant…

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