Members of the Sunbury Mens Shed, with Sunbury MP Josh Bull and Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence.

Men’s Shed awarded almost $4,000 in council grant

Sunbury Men’s Shed got an injection of cash this week. It is one of 28 across…

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Toy library gets cash boost

The Sunbury Toy Library is to buy a range of new toys and educational games thanks…

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Time running out for Youth Fest grant applications

Community organisations and schools are being urged to apply for grants of up to $2,000 to…

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The Sunbury Show 2023.

Water company opens the cash tap for good causes

Applications are now open for this year’s round of Greater Western Water's Thriving Communities grants and…

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Hi-Quality waste landfill plant Bulla.

Hi-Quality to submit waste-to-energy plans

Hi-Quality, the firm that has big plans for its Bulla-based waste site, is currently reviewing and…

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Independent Hume City Council candidate Kate Hamley.

First sign of local election battle as challenger steps forward

Hume City Council elections may be months away, but one Goonawarra mum says she is ready…

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Hume City Council offices broadmeadows

Questions over confidential documents continue

Public question time at Hume City Council brought its advisory body – the audit & risk…

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Hume City councillor Jack Medcraft discusses fly tipping in Craigieburn on A Current Affair.

Time to ‘Dob in a Dumper’ says Cllr Jack Medcraft

Sunbury councillor Jack Medcraft has appeared on TV news show A Current Affair highlighting the issue…

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Fire engine Bellview Drive, Sunbury attending a house fire.

Sunbury house fire

Updated Triple 000 call takers received several calls for a house on fire in Sunbury at…

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organic waste

More green waste bins coming

Hume City Council is to deliver organic waste bins to homes that don’t currently have one…

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Sunbury Global Learning Centre. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Council to explore 24/7 libraries

Hume City Council is to investigate 24/7 library services. The decision follows a request by mayor…

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Jacksons Hill buildings abandoned. Photo / Sunbury Life.

A moment of détente puts pressure on State government over historic Jacksons Hill

What began as a simple request for Hume City Council to send MP Josh Bull a…

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Villawood sign on the ridge at Jacksons Creek Hill, Emu Bottom. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Villawood ‘sculpture’ to be removed

One week after home builder Villawood Properties erected a huge sign on the Jacksons Creek Valley…

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Sunbury Cemetery entrance with sign.

Fire risk to close Sunbury Cemetery

The trust that manages Sunbury Cemetery in Shields St is closing it to the public on…

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Broadmeadows court house external.

Court date for building waste complaint

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has laid six charges against Frontlink Pty Ltd and company director…

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The car park clean-up operation following a water main burst that left the Sunbury Square car park muddy. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Burst water main cuts supply to homes

UPDATED A water main next to the Sunbury Square car park, on the corner of Macedon…

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Riddell Road, Sunbury, Google map image.

Riddell Road landowner applies for clean fill licence

A proposal to use 35 hectares of land at 425 Riddell Rd as a site to…

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exterior - Neighbourhood House Sunbury

Funding shortfall worries for Neighbourhood Houses

Neighbourhood Houses such as the ones in Goonawarra and Sunbury (pictured) are under financial pressure and…

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Sunbury emergency services volunteers use Jaws of Death to cut open a car.

Call for emergency service volunteers to join local crew

The Sunbury unit of the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is on a recruitment drive for…

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Villawood sign on the ridge at Jacksons Creek Hill, Emu Bottom. Photo / Sunbury Life.

Hollywood-style sign appears on historic ridgeline

Updated with council statement: A large sign erected this week by home-builder Villawood Properties, on a…

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soccer ball in the net.

Soccer players left on the bench by council planners

Wannabe soccer players are being short-changed when it comes to places to play, says a city…

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