Swans at Spavin lake.

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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National Growth Area Alliance NGAA

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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StreetLife festival Sunbury

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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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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Hume Council offices, Broadmeadows. Photo / Supplied.

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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Young leader winners 2023. with councillors Jarrod Bell and Naim Kurt. Photo / supplied.

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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Vacant retail store.Evans St / file photo Sunbury Life.

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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Hume City Council chamber. Photo / screen grab.

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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Yirrangan Rd, Wanginu Park

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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Evans St / file photo Sunbury Life.

Business owners invited to air their concerns amid shop closures

A public meeting is being held for local business owners to share how they are faring…

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Median house values rise 1.5%

Houses in Sunbury have risen in value by 1.5% during the last quarter according to figures…

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State budget cuts concern council officials

Hume City’s mayor Naim Kurt says he appreciates the cost-of-living relief provided in the Victorian Budget…

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Sunbury SES volunteers use the jaws of life cutting equipment during a training exercise. Photo / supplied.

Sunbury SES volunteers plan for open day – all welcome

Sunbury’s State Emergency Service (SES) unit is holding an open day featuring road-rescue demonstrations showing how…

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Sunbury BMX riders at the starting gate. Photo / Steve Hart.

Sunbury BMX Club growing fast thanks to new facilities

Drizzly weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of Sunbury’s BMX Club‘s members at the official opening of…

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