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

Sunbury earthworks dispute heads to VCAT hearing

Sunbury residents can expect a resolution in March 2025 regarding earthworks at 370A and 430 Riddell…

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Lonely

Loneliness can be a killer – but help is on hand

The very real issue of loneliness is highlighted in a new report by insurer Zurich this…

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Heritage-protected buildings at Jacksons Hill fenced off from the public. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct advisory board – members wanted

The Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct on Jacksons Hill is being developed and Hume Council…

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Streetlife 2024

StreetLife volunteers deliver another winning event

The rain that was forecast to dampen Sunbury’s first StreetLife event in years kept well away…

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diggers rest level crossing removal.

Road and rail disruption as level crossing removed at Diggers Rest

Crews at Diggers Rest are preparing for the arrival of giant T-beams for the new road bridge that…

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competition swimmer in a pool.

Teams wanted for Sunbury aquathon – $10,000 first prize

Teams are being invited to take part in an aquathon contest with a first prize of…

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Campaign highlights violence against women

Hume City Council is getting set to embark on a series of events that will bring…

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Hume City deputy mayor Naim Kurt (L) and mayor Jarrod Bell.

Sunbury’s Jarrod Bell elected as Hume City mayor

In a well-planned first meeting of the newly-elected crop of Hume City councillors on Tuesday 19…

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Victorian state schools spectacular

The Victorian State Schools Spectacular (VSSS) has announced their upcoming auditions throughout November for their incredible…

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Jacksons Hill Ward – recount confirmed

See The Hume Report for the latest news on the recount and Hume Council. With just…

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Hume City Council offices

Upset for Jack Medcraft and a close call for Jarrod Bell in election results

The election results for Hume City have been published by the Victorian Electoral Commission. In Emu…

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Hi-Quality waste landfill plant Bulla.

EPA approves development licence for Hi-Quality Quarry

Press release from EPA EPA Victoria has issued a development licence to Hi-Quality Quarry Products Pty Ltd at 570-600 Sunbury Rd,…

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L to R: Jacinta Parsons, Costa Georgiadis and Hannah Moloney- speakers at the sell-out 2022 Mountain Festival in Macedon. Jacinta Parsons will be appearing again at the 2024 Festival, this time in conversation with Alone Australia winner, Gina Chick. Photo / supplied.

Mountain festival returns

Mountain Festival, Australia’s first and only environmental festival launches its program, headlining luminaries such as Alone Australia winner and…

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Good turn could land you in court

Sending clothing and other household items to charities when they are still in good condition is…

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Hume City Council offices broadmeadows

Voting packs in the mail

Voters enrolled in Hume City Council should check the mail for their ballot packs.  Electoral Commissioner…

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Graffiti in Sunbury.

Taggers take over the town

Sunbury Life takes no pleasure in highlighting the outbreak of tagging across Sunbury in this report.…

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InSync Entertainment. Photo / supplied.

Let us entertain you

Members of vocal harmony group InSync Entertainment are preparing for an afternoon performance of jazz and…

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Hands up at a group meeting question time.

Public question time at Hume Council 23 September 2024

At each meeting of Hume City Council, members of the public can submit written questions for…

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Hi-Quality waste landfill plant Bulla.

Parliamentary petition opposing Bulla incinerator plan handed to Minister

A petition opposing plans by Hi-Quality to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in Bulla has closed with…

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Uber taxi

Sunbury Senior’s get a ticket to ride

Members of Sunbury Seniors will be able to attend events and social engagements more easily thanks…

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Bulla Tennis Club pavilion. Image / video screengrab.

Why you can’t spend a penny in Bulla

Bulla residents, along with visitors to its reserve and children’s playground, have no where to spend…

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