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Hume looks to crack down on hoons

Hume council is calling for police to be given greater power to deal with hoon drivers, as it prepares to review its own local...

Campbellfield bin hire company fined

A Campbellfield company has been fined more than $8000 by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Monash Bin Hire & Demolition was found to be...

PM Scott Morrison “welcomes” proposed Mickleham quarantine hub

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he “welcomes” the state government's proposal for a 500-bed COVID-19 quarantine hub in Mickleham. Last week, Acting Premier James...

Council’s good news budget

A record spend on capital works is the centrepiece of Hume council’s draft 2021-22 budget. Councillors unanimously adopted the draft budget last week, which includes...

Mum’s special day

Sunday will be a special day for Tugce Hudaverdi, with the Meadow Heights mum set to celebrate her first Mother’s Day. Ms Hudaverdi gave birth...

Westmeadows hotel plan rejected

Plans for a hotel in Ardlie Street, Westmeadows have been knocked back by Hume council following 252 objections from residents. The council also received a...

Woman dies following Humevale crash

A woman has died after a car crashed into a tree in Humevale last night. Police said the woman, the sole occupant of the car,...

Buses to replace trains along Mernda line

Buses will replace trains on some sections of the Mernda line this week. Train stations at Bell and Preston will be demolished as part...

Hub divides community

A state government proposal for a 500-bed COVID-19 quarantine hub in Mickleham has divided the community. Last week, Acting Premier James Merlino revealed that a...

Craigieburn Road upgrade a step closer

An upgrade to Craigieburn Road is a step closer, with a construction company awarded the contract for the project. The state and federal governments last...

Sunbury show of strength

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Sunbury to voice their disapproval at the proposed dumping of contaminated soil at a site...

Extra police on the way for Whittlesea

Whittlesea's police ranks will be bolstered, with three new officers allocated to the area. The new officers are part of an allocation of 2700 new...

Council “not consulted” about COVID quarantine hub in Mickleham

UPDATE: Hume council says it was not consulted about the construction of a 500-bed quarantine hub in Mickleham. Mayor Joseph Haweil said: "Hume City Council...

Man charged following Epping police station incident

Police have charged a man following an incident outside Epping police station last night. It is alleged the 54-year-old man approached the High Street station’s...

My Place – Hume Inspector Dean Clinton

Hume has recently been appointed a new inspector, Dean Clinton. He spoke with Michaela Meade about his new role, and how keen he is...

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Hume City through in Australia Cup

Hume City's dreams of another shot on the national stage in the Australia Cup remain alive. The National Premier League side faced Brunswick City on...