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Sunbury's visitor information desk at the Global Learning Centre.

Mayor defends visitor centre closure

Following news first reported by Sunbury Life that the town’s council-run visitor information centre is to…

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Council meeting – Monday 14 April 2025

This is a video of the Hume City Council meeting for Monday 14 April 2025.

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20,000 non-voters sent penalty notices

Thousands of registered voters who didn’t return their Hume City Council election ballot papers last October…

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Foundations laid for new bridge

Piling works have wrapped up as part of laying foundations for a new bridge that will…

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A 10ha shopping centre is set to be built in Sunbury, with the site now being offered for lease. Coles supermarket has already signed up, as has Kmart.

Uproar over ‘town centre’ tag for retail development

The name of a new retail development in Sunbury has led to a backlash from the…

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Outdoor netball courts officially opened at the Eric Boardman Stadium by Hume City mayor Jarrod Bell (left of sign) and MP Josh Bull. Photo / supplied.

Courts in session

Two upgraded outdoor netball courts have been officially opened at the Eric Boardman Stadium by Hume…

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Sunbury Global Learning Centre visitor information

Tourist information centre to close

Sunbury’s visitor information desk at the town’s Global Learning Centre is to close as Hume City…

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Sunbury Aquatic Leisure Centre new children's splash play area.

Kids water play area gets a test run

The new children’s splash park at Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre got a test run this…

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Waste response team to include Sunbury

Hume City Council is making its Waste Response Program permanent in a bid to reduce illegal…

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Car theft syndicate busted in Sunbury

Melton detectives have dismantled an organised car theft syndicate operating in Melbourne’s west, arresting the alleged…

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Eric Boardman Memorial Reserve

$2.5m election carrot for Eric Boardman Stadium

The Sunbury community will benefit from a $2.5m boost for the Eric Boardman Stadium if the…

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Melbourne Airport ready for Easter travellers

Families are making the most of April’s condensed Easter and Anzac Day public holidays, with Melbourne…

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Mayor Jarrod Bell with street signs.

Stage two of historic street sign project launched

Stage two of the council’s historic street signs project has been launched. The move will see…

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Time to check your smoke alarms

Winding your clocks back one hour this weekend, as daylight saving ends Saturday night, means it…

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Hands up at a group meeting question time.

Public question time Hume City Council 24 March 2025

Last year, Council awarded the reconstruction of Geach Street, Dallas to AMH Civil. At Geach St,…

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Sunfest 2025

Sunfest AGM – all welcome

The voluntary organisation that puts on the town’s annual Sunfest event is holding its annual general…

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Rupertswood Mansion.

Plan to promote city’s historic sites a step closer

A plan to identify and promote Hume City’s historical sites of significance has been given the…

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An attempted break-in at a miniature railway club in Bulla has caused damage valued at $150.

Time to get a ticket to ride

Volunteers at Bulla Hill Railway are getting all steamed up ahead of their next open day,…

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Schools Tree Day Riddells Creek

Free native trees for schools

Greater Western Water (GWW) is inviting schools to take part in its Trees for Schools program.…

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