A draft transport strategy (PDF) for Hume, written by council staff, appeared to receive a lukewarm…
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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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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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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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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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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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Councillors sing from the same hymn book over Carols by Candlelight
When mayor Naim Kurt first proposed a Carols by Candlelight event for Westmeadows, he opened a…
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Council backs working group to support rainbow community
An LGBTIQA+ community working group is being formed with the backing of Hume City Council. Up…
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Do you want to stand for council in the next election?
Local elections for Hume City Council take place in October, so if you are thinking about…
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Spavin Lake water quality under review
The size and depth of Sunbury’s Spavin Lake means it is susceptible to water quality issues,…
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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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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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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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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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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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Meeting adjourned as councillor conduct debate becomes unruly
Another meeting of Hume City Council had to be adjourned this week, not because of protesters…
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Long-awaited Jacksons Hill road to be built by 2029
Another decision on the Yirrangan Rd to Watsons Rd connection in Jacksons Hill has been made.…
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