SunburyLife news 26 January 2024

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SunburyLife news 26 January 2024
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Sunbury mother of two Meghan Morrow is worried a Tiger snake that’s taken up residence at a popular Jacksons Hill playground will seriously injure a child.

She is among many locals to have reported the snake to Hume City Council, but says little has been done to make the Galaxyland playground safer for children.

She wants to see a snake proof fence erected around the playground.

Ahead of Hi-Quality‘s first online community forum, where the firm will outline its vision for a waste-to-energy plant in Bulla, SunburyLife contacted local Hume City Council representatives, and MP Josh Bull, for their views on the proposal.

The waste management firm’s plan came to light following a leaflet drop across Sunbury last week. It has yet to submit a planning application to the council.

Organisers of SunFest are calling on people far and wide to join its annual Grand Street Parade that will wind its way along O’Shanassy St on festival weekend.

In past years community groups and organisations have joined to parade in costumes and uniforms against a backdrop of rhythmic beats and sirens. It’s one of the highlights of the SunFest weekend that will take place Saturday/Sunday 16/17 March.

Event organisers in Sunbury looking for funding are urged by Hume City Council to start preparing their applications for this year’s round of grants.

The council’s Event Grants Program provides help for event organisers needing support with developing and delivering “vibrant, inclusive and engaging events” across the city. The value of grants ranges from $2,000 to $25,000.

A paranormal investigator says the building used by Sunbury Radio volunteers is haunted by former patients of the old hospital on Jacksons Hill. 

Kelly Beardsmore, and members of her Epic Country Paranormal Australia group, visited the site on Sunday 21 January to find out if there was ‘anybody there’. Beardsmore says she saw the spirit of a young girl…

Weekend weather dry and overcast Saturday with a high of 23 degrees,  and clear and sunny on Sunday with a high of 25 degrees.

If you’ve got news to share then let us know at sunburylife.au 

And I’ll be on Sunbury Radio Sunday from 6pm playing two hours of jazz.