Sunbury 2024 local election candidates.

Sunbury’s local election candidates 2024

Since the 2020 local election, Sunbury’s wards have been redrawn. It means that instead of three…

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Hands up at a group meeting question time.

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…

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Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Historic abuse claims linked to Sunbury pool

Law firm Maurice Blackburn is appealing for anyone with information about historical sexual abuse at the…

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police

Stolen cars recovered

Police caught more than 20 burglars, car thieves and dangerous drivers during a four-night operation targeting…

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airport

Third runway for Melbourne Airport

A third runway for Melbourne Airport got the green light from Catherine King MP today. The…

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Trevor Dance and Carly Moore

Trevor 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…

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A black swan at Spavin Lake found with a fish hook in its beak, animal rescue volunteers removed it. Photo / supplied.

Fishing hooks worry for animal rescue volunteers

A black swan frequently seen at Spavin Lake, that was treated for zinc poisoning in May,…

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

Council inaction led to second dog attack

Report by Steve Hart Almost two weeks after two ladies were bitten by dogs and taken…

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Building 22 within the planned Cultural Precinct, Jacksons Hill, Sunbury. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Council 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…

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1 Ruthven Street, Sunbury, VIC 3429

Sunbury property values rise

Sunbury saw a welcome boost in property values over the past three months according to data…

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Site of the Sunbury Tafe campus. O'Shanassy St and Evans St. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Site 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…

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Police

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

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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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