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Latest real estate sales data

Two thirds of properties listed for sale in Sunbury sold with a median 33 days on…

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Campaign to champion grassroots journalism launched

The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at growing diverse,…

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Bulla biker clocked doing 299Km/h by police

Police allege a 24-year-old Sunbury man reached speeds of 299km/h driving a motorbike on Sunbury Rd,…

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More firefighters wanted

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider firefighting as…

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Students offered help to focus

An extra 70,000 Victorian students will benefit from vision screening and free glasses as the Glasses…

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Staff from Great Western Water's Sunbury walking for National Reconciliation Week. Monday 27 May 2024. Photo supplied.

Great Western Water workers walk out – for a good cause

Staff from Greater Western Water’s Sunbury office took part in a symbolic walk to mark the…

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Black swan returned to Spavin Lake by Melbourne Zoo

A much-loved black swan was returned to Spavin Lake by members of Melbourne Zoo’s marine response…

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Hume City shares award for excellence

An award for Leadership in Growth Areas is now in the hands of Hume City Council…

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Event grant applications open at Hume Council

Round two of Hume City Council’s event grants program is open for applications to those looking…

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‘Confidential’ council minutes released

Details of Hume City Council’s audit and risk committee meetings – marked confidential – have been…

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Josh Bull MP is to become Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure Delivery

Sunbury MP gets top job

Josh Bull MP is to become Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure Delivery. He’ll be taking in both…

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Draft budget proposes general rates hike of 2.75%

Hume City Council’s draft budget for 2024-25 doesn't meet the Victorian Government’s good practice guidelines [PDF]…

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‘Unruly’ councillors to be kicked out of meetings if new rule adopted

A decision to give the chair of Hume City Council the right to remove councillors who…

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Time to nominate a young leader

The door is open for those wanting to nominate a contender for the annual Hume Young…

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Michael Prewer with his new book RE Generation. Photo / Supplied.

50,000 year generation gap explored by Sunbury author

Climate change has wiped all mammalian life from the planet’s surface, leaving pine trees and mushrooms…

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Sunbury's Rockstars Seafood and Grill restaurant in O'Shanassy St has been listed for sale with an asking price of between $250,000 and $300,000 plus stock.

Rockstars restaurant listed for sale

Sunbury’s Rockstars Seafood and Grill restaurant in O’Shanassy St has been listed for sale with an…

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Rising costs concern for Sunbury business owners

More than 10 Sunbury business owners responded to an invitation to air their concerns about the…

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Michael (Mic) Whitty at Sunbury Cemetery as part of his worldwide cycle tour of war graves. Photo / Sharon Oakley.

One man, two wheels, and thousands of war graves

Michael “Mic” Whitty is cycling around Australia as part of a 30-year quest to visit every…

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Rubbish in Craigieburn.

Dob in a dumper scheme gets a step closer

Fly tippers across Hume have been put on notice as council bosses explore a range of…

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Public question time at Hume City Council 13 May 2024

At every meeting of Hume City Council members of the public get a chance to ask…

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Graffiti on Station Street Bridge, Sunbury. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Whipper-snipper councillor calls for more action from Vic Roads

A lack of maintenance by Vic Roads staff has caused one Sunbury councillor to get out…

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