Sheena Frost, CEO, Hume City Council.

Hume CEO has contract extended

Hume City Council has reappointed its CEO Sheena Frost for another three years, her new contract…

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Uniting Church, Sunbury

Abandoned church to be repaired

It looks like the derelict church on Barkly St, currently surrounded by security fencing, will be…

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Sunbury village fair for children

Video – Children’s fun day

Sunday's weather was perfect for the children's fun day on Sunbury's village green. Dozens of stalls…

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Christmas lights on Sunbury village green.

Video – The Village Green’s Christmas Illuminations

If you haven't had a chance to see the Christmas decorations on Sunbury's village green, then…

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Erina Reddan with her new book Deep in the Forest

Cults, power, and secrets explored by Sunbury author

Sunbury author and journalist Erina Reddan (pictured) has released her latest book, Deep in the Forest.…

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Sunbury's 25m pool.

Leaking swimming pool to reopen next year

The troubled indoor swimming pool at the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SALC) will reopen in…

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Sunbury Cemetery on a misty night. Photo by Dave White.

On a dark, misty night…

Sunbury local Dave White thought he'd make the most of Monday's mist and visited the local…

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New CEO for Cobaw

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is to get a new CEO. David Wild will take up…

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walk to school train

Call to support walk to school program

A proposal to ask Victoria police to stop ‘good drivers’ to give them shopping vouchers hit…

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Victoria container deposit scheme refund machine in the carpark at Rosenthal, Sunbury.

Cash refund scheme doesn’t make sense for some

While the state government’s scheme to refund 10c on empty bottles and cans may help children…

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Sunbury Life podcast news

Our latest news round-up podcast

Hear the SunburyLife news headlines for week ending Friday 8 December 2023.

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Sunbury lights-up – photo special

Our keen photographer has been pounding the streets of Sunbury after dark to snap the festive…

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Sunbury real estate news logo - hand holding keys.

Sunbury’s median property price drops

The latest property data on home prices in Sunbury from the Real Estate Institute, show the…

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Map scissors.

Changes could see Sunbury down to two council representatives

Changes to the ward boundaries of Hume City Council could see the number of representatives in…

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Sunbury multideck car park under construction.

Multideck carpark rises into the sky

The first signs of Sunbury’s much-needed car park are now apparent with three concrete towers clearly…

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inflation

Unpaid council rates total $38m

Rate arrears at Hume City Council have risen to $38m as householders struggle to pay their…

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Real estate report for week ending 3 December 2023

Only two properties were reported as being sold last week by the Real Estate Institute, and…

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Emu bottom sunbury

Emu Bottom wetland consultation

Hume City Council is asking for public feedback on its Emu Bottom Wetland masterplan. The consultation…

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Sunbury Christmas candy stick

Share your Christmas garden displays

Have you turned your front garden into a local showpiece of Christmas wonder? If so, it…

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Sunbury children learn how to grow food

Children learn how to grow food

A Children’s Garden has opened at the Sunbury Community Garden (also known at the Goonawarra Community…

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Sunbury Aquatic and leisure Centre.

‘Significant defect’ delays pool’s reopening

The indoor pool at the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre has sprung a leak, and Hume…

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