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Museum petition gathers momentum

In just a few days more than 100 people have signed our petition calling on Hume…

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Sunbury Library.

24-hour libraries shelved

A plan for 24-hour opening of the city’s public libraries was knocked on the head this…

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police

Police focus on pedestrian safety

Police are prioritising pedestrian safety following a significant spike in deaths with the launch of Operation…

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Kindergarten

Kindergartens offered $200,000 cash

Kindergarten operators can now apply to a government fund to increase inclusivity for children of all…

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Bicycle

Council plans for more bikes and doubling its fleet of EVs

A draft transport strategy (PDF) for Hume, written by council staff, appeared to receive a lukewarm…

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MP’s website off-line

Back in late May an eagle-eyed watcher of Sunbury MP Josh Bull’s website noticed it was…

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New hotels open at airport – 200 jobs created

Novotel and Ibis Styles hotels opened at Melbourne Airport on Monday 1 July. They are the…

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BoilOver Performance theatre group. Heartstrings. Photo / supplied.

BoilOver to pull at your heart strings

BoilOver Performance Ensemble‘s next production is Heart Strings. Performers have been preparing for the show since…

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Real estate prices down by almost 6%

Latest data published by Realestate.com.au shows 5.7% has been wiped off Sunbury's median values for a…

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The Sunbury Show 2023.

Vendors wanted for annual Sunbury Show

The annual Sunbury Agricultural Show is being held on Saturday 12 October at the Clark Oval.…

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Eileen Palser with daughter Janet.

King’s birthday wishes for Sunbury centenarian

A 100th birthday party for local lady Eileen Palser was hosted by The Ladies Probus Club…

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Sunbury Says

Community reacts to council decision on museum collection

Reaction to our report on the demise of the George Evans Museum was swift and clear…

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Iconic museum collection to be placed in multiple locations

The contents of Sunbury’s George Evans Museum, once displayed in a dedicated building until they were…

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Great Western Water increases bills

Annual water and sewerage bills from Great Western Water (GWW) will increase by an average $35…

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Public banned from council committee meetings

Members of Hume City Council's audit & risk (A&R) committee have banned the public from attending…

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Rubbish in Craigieburn.

Council’s new system for domestic rubbish disposal

From 1 July Hume City Council tip passes will be phased out and replaced with vouchers…

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Hume City rate rise

General rates to rise under new Hume budget

Around $45 will be added to annual general rates bills following the adoption of the 2024/25…

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Sunbury View club 33rd birthday lunch.

View club members go green for birthday bash

Sunbury Macedon Ranges View Club celebrated its 33rd birthday with a ‘Gregarious in Green’ themed party on…

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fire

CFA volunteers needed

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is appealing for more volunteers to help protect Sunbury and its…

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police

Three men and a woman found dead in Broadmeadows home

Police are investigating after four people were located deceased inside a Broadmeadows property this morning –…

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George Evans museum details still sketchy

This report has been updated here. Details of the George Evans Museum collection, that’s been in…

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