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George Evans Museum before it was closed in 2017. Photo / supplied.

WWI honour board to be dusted off for public display

Hume City Council is moving to restore and showcase the city’s wartime and civic history that’s…

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Kismet School students.

Businesses called on to support students

Kismet Park Primary School has launched a new community-driven initiative encouraging Sunbury businesses to invest in…

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Walk Safely to School Day 2021

Walk to school day

Primary school aged children will make those important steps towards a healthier future by participating in…

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Petition launched for crime crackdown

Sunbury residents are rallying in a push for greater police visibility and resources, amid growing concerns…

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Bulla Hill Miniature railway damage caused by vandals.

Vandals strike Bulla Hill Miniature Railway

The popular Bulla Hill Miniature Railway, operated entirely by dedicated volunteers, has once again been targeted…

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MP Sam Rae appointed minister for aged care

The Albanese Government has appointed Sam Rae as the new Minister for Aged Care and Seniors,…

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Ambulance rushing to a call. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Ambo response times getting longer

Emergency ambulance response times in Sunbury have slipped in recent years as Ambulance Victoria struggles to…

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Dump trucks on land at Canterbury Hills, Riddell Road, Sunbury. Photo / supplied.

Enforcement action taken over Canterbury Hills site

Following hearings initiated by Hume City Council, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has issued…

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Contain deposit scheme Rosenthal.

$10,000 up for grabs in recycle challenge

Sunbury residents could soon be $10,000 richer – just for recycling. Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme has…

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Community grants prgram Hume City Council.

Learn how to apply for a community grant

Hume City Council is inviting not-for-profit community groups and organisation to attend its online 2026 community…

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Hume City rate rise

Rates to rise in Hume Council’s proposed budget

Hume City Council has released its proposed 2025/26 budget, which includes a 3% increase in general…

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Family fun and fresh food at community market

A fresh fruit and vegetable market has its official launch this Saturday with entertainers and kids'…

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Meet the mayor

The date of the next Meet the Mayor has been announced. Joining Hume City mayor and…

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Horse manure stink for motorists

Drivers caught up in a horse poo spillage vented their frustration on social media, with some…

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Sunbury Radio

Mystery council grant request for radio station

Sunbury Radio is well established in the town, having been broadcasting from its Jacksons Hill studios…

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Burglars target five Sunbury stores

Five retailers suffered property damage and theft on Sunday 4 May costing traders thousands of dollars.…

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Public Q&A at Hume Council 28 April 2025

Public questions for this meeting of Hume Council covered the Sunbury swimming pool, closure of the…

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Unisex toilets at Shields St, with one having been officially closed since October 2024 due to vandalism. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Trashed toilet to flush again

A vandalised public toilet that Hume City Council has kept boarded up for months is to…

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Sunbury bus station upgrade.

Upgrades coming to Sunbury bus station

Sunbury bus station is getting a make-over with upgrades including new displays to provide real time…

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