Since the 2020 local election, Sunbury’s wards have been redrawn. It means that instead of three…
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Public question time at Hume Council 9 September 2024
At each meeting of Hume City Council, members of the public can submit written questions for…
Continue ReadingHistoric abuse claims linked to Sunbury pool
Law firm Maurice Blackburn is appealing for anyone with information about historical sexual abuse at the…
Continue ReadingStolen cars recovered
Police caught more than 20 burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers during a four-night operation targeting…
Continue ReadingThird runway for Melbourne Airport
A third runway for Melbourne Airport got the green light from Catherine King MP today. The…
Continue ReadingTrevor Dance says council chamber ‘is not a safe place’
As the four-year term for Hume City councillors comes to an end, Cllr Carly Moore wants…
Continue ReadingFishing hooks worry for animal rescue volunteers
A black swan frequently seen at Spavin Lake, that was treated for zinc poisoning in May,…
Continue ReadingCouncil inaction led to second dog attack
Report by Steve Hart Almost two weeks after two ladies were bitten by dogs and taken…
Continue ReadingCouncil to investigate home for George Evans Museum collection – 10,000 exhibits
Hume City councillors voted to look again at the location of Sunbury’s George Evans Museum collection…
Continue ReadingSunbury property values rise
Sunbury saw a welcome boost in property values over the past three months according to data…
Continue ReadingSite confirmed for Sunbury Tafe – due to open in 2028
The government has revealed the location of a new $25m Tafe campus in Sunbury which is…
Continue ReadingAlleged drug traffickers arrested
Three alleged drug traffickers have been arrested after police seized large quantities of Butanediol and methylamphetamine,…
Continue ReadingCall 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…
Continue ReadingDangerous 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…
Continue ReadingGet rid of household junk for free
Hume City Council is making it easier for residents to dispose of common household waste by…
Continue ReadingSend him down to the shed
Men’s Shed Week (1 – 7 September) is an annual celebration of ‘all things shedding’ led…
Continue ReadingPublic question time at Hume Council 26 August 2024
At each meeting of Hume City Council, members of the public can submit written questions for…
Continue ReadingSunbury SES respond to severe weather calls
Members of Sunbury SES stepped up to help communities in southeast Melbourne after the state was…
Continue ReadingWater bills delayed due to GWW billing error
A new billing system launched this year by Great Western Water has failed, with the firm…
Continue ReadingPlayground QR codes to report issues to council
Hume City Council is introducing QR codes at playgrounds for maintenance reporting. With 60 new QR…
Continue ReadingTime 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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