A plan for 24-hour opening of the city’s public libraries was knocked on the head this…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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CFA volunteers needed
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is appealing for more volunteers to help protect Sunbury and its…
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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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Great Western Water names Thriving Communities grant winners
The 24 winners of Greater Western Water’s (GWW) latest round of Thriving Communities grants and sponsorships…
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How to find your next job
Anyone who’s found themselves out of a job through no fault of their own will go…
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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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