The penultimate meeting of the current crop of Hume City Councillors took place Monday 23 September with two surprises.
Despite Cllr Carly Moore insisting all councillors turn up in person to the meeting, councillors Trevor Dance and Joseph Haweil took part online. Both got a permission slip from council CEO Sheena Frost.
There was also some argy bargy between councillor Trevor Dance and mayor Naim Kurt.
It seems Cllr Dance wanted to declare his interest in a confidential item because it involved him, the council, and the council’s CEO. Without him declaring his interest we would be non the wiser as to the contents of confidential item 13 point one.
The Sunbury branch of Nab Bank in Brook St – temporarily closed in January for building maintenance – will not re-open at its current site, says a bank spokesperson.
The bank says it will re-open a new Sunbury branch in 2025 – but wouldn’t elaborate on a date or street name. You wonder if they are making up as they go along…
Sunbury local Dave White has an interesting story to tell about a Gladstone Bag he found listed on Facebook. Its history dates back to the Second World War and bomber pilot Norman Koetsveld. Read the full story at Sunbury Life dot AU.
And Sunbury Radio rock show presenter Alicia Killen was among those celebrating the 50th anniversary of community radio this week.
On 23 September 1974 the Whitlam government established community broadcasting, giving local people a chance to present music and news that reflects their community on their own radio station.
The station is looking for volunteers – visit Sunbury Radio dot com dot au.
On to business news now…The Sunbury Business Association is hoping to spark debate on the future of the town’s retail and business sectors with a forum backed by Hume City Council.
Keynote speaker will be Liz Joldeski, a small business expert and executive officer with small business advocacy group Mainstreet Australia.
The forum will be held at the Global Learning Centre, Macedon St, Wednesday 16 October, 6pm to 8pm.
What’s on
1st Sunbury Scouts Jamboree
Sunday, 29 September, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fund raiser for Scout expedition to Queensland in January 2025.
Miniature train ride at Bulla Hill Hill Railway.
Ticket to ride $5.
Sausage sizzle, plenty going on.
Running until November 3 at the Sunbury Global learning Centre is an art exhibition featuring significant works from the Hume’s Civic Collection and local artists.
Applications for FReeZA grants close this Monday, 30 September 2024. The FReeZA program offers grants between $45,000 and $120,000 to support the delivery of youth-friendly smoke, alcohol and drug-free events.
Senior week money matters
Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Location: Listen on Sunbury Radio
Sunbury Radio’s Happy Jack will be interviewing Bob Nixon of Nixon Financial Services about financial matters for older people as part of Senior Week.
Sunbury Show
Saturday, 12 October, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Clark Oval, Sunbury
The annual Sunbury Agricultural Show is being held on Saturday 12 October. The family-friendly event features entertainment, live music, performances, carnival games, and street food.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, the show is an iconic and popular event that showcases the best of Sunbury and its surrounding regions.
Small business owner workshop
Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Global Learning Centre, 44 Macedon St, Sunbury
The Sunbury Business Association is hoping to spark debate on the future of the town’s retail and business sectors with a forum backed by Hume City Council.
Keynote speaker will be Liz Joldeski, a small business expert and executive officer with small business advocacy group Mainstreet Australia.
