While waste-to-energy plants, with their associated incinerators, are banned in various parts of the country the…
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Annual bird count takes off
The 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, begins today. This national…
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Sunbury out of Hume – 10 years on
A decade ago Sunbury appeared destined to become Victoria’s newest municipality. After years of debate about…
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Council backs plan to design city crest
Hume City Council will explore the creation of a ceremonial crest or coat of arms to…
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Public Q&A Hume Council 13 October 2025
In a surprising move public questions were skipped at the Monday 13 October meeting, but we…
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Government moves to protect cash payments for essential goods
The federal government has released draft regulations designed to ensure Australians who rely on cash can…
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Canterbury Ave trucks stopped in their tracks
Residents of the Canterbury Hills estate have won a reprieve from months of heavy truck traffic,…
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Balloons and possum blamed for weekend power cuts
Metallic helium balloons may have been the cause of a power cut that took out thousands…
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Water play area to open with a splash
Sunbury families are in for a treat this summer, with Hume City Council officially announcing the…
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Mayor wraps up ‘Meet the Mayor’ community sessions
Hume City Mayor Jarrod Bell has wrapped up his series of ‘Meet the Mayor’ community sessions…
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Model citizens on track for tiny train expo
All aboard! The Sunbury Model Railway Club is preparing to host its 40th annual Model Train Exhibition on the weekend…
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Public questions silenced at Hume Council
Updated: Public question time wasn’t very public at a meeting of Hume City councillors on Monday…
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Urgent legal action over Canterbury Hills truck dispute
Canterbury Hills residents may soon see an end to the constant stream of heavy trucks cutting…
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Council hopes nod to Ford will boost tourism
Hume City Council may be millions of dollars behind in collecting overdue rates, but that hasn’t…
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How does your garden grow?
Established in 2012, the Sunbury Community Garden is one of four gardens run by Hume Council.…
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Council steps up campaign to expose fly tippers
Hume City Council has launched a tougher campaign to crack down on illegal rubbish dumping, promising…
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Crackdown on illegal dumping
Illegal dumping is back in the spotlight with a major $21.5 m injection to crack down on…
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Sunbury Village launches to support local families
A new community initiative has launched in Sunbury to give families better access to support before…
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Sunbury Show returns with fun for the whole family
Sunbury comes alive with colour, creativity and country charm when the annual 103rd Sunbury Show returns to Clarke Oval on…
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