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Boundary changes for Hume suburbs

The boundaries of several Hume suburbs, including Craigieburn and Sunbury, could change. Hume council has launched a review of its suburb boundaries, focusing on Craigieburn,...

Work halts on Broadmeadows leisure centre redevelopment

Work has stopped on the redevelopment of the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre after the head contractor went into liquidation three months after being...

Soccer clubs pitch for funding in Hume council’s 2019-20 budget

Fifteen community groups and sports clubs have called on Hume council to increase spending in its 2019-20 budget to improve their facilities and fund...

Hume tackles gambling harm with new policy

Pubs and clubs wanting to add poker machines to their venues will need to consult the community and provide feedback of residents’ views to...

Broadmeadows train station plan slammed by Hume council

A proposal for the redevelopment of Broadmeadows train station has been slammed as the “under-development of the century” by Hume council. The Department of Transport’s...
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More houses approved for former Yakka site

A multi-staged housing development hailed as “the start of the 21st century in Broadmeadows” has been approved for the former Yakka site by Hume...

Hume’s young achievers recognised at Corporal Baird awards

Four young people from Hume have shared in $5000 after being announced as the winners of the Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG Memorial Awards. The...

Craigieburn voters fined for parking on nature strip

Several people casting their federal election vote at Craigieburn’s early voting centre were fined by Hume council for parking on a nature strip. Frustrated voters...

Bush beckons for Craigieburn kids in Hume council kinder trial

Children at a Craigieburn kindergarten will go bush one day a week, learning about the great outdoors. Hume council will trial a bush kinder program...
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Hume council unveils 2019-20 budget

The Broadmeadows Town Hall revamp and the construction of the Hume Global Learning Centre at Sunbury are among the projects earmarked for completion in...

Hume council calls for crackdown on illegal stockpiles

Hume councillors are calling on the state government to make it a criminal offence to illegally stockpile chemicals, saying they are "sick” of fires...

Makeover to close parts of Broadmeadows leisure centre for six months

Parts of the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre will be closed for up to six months while the centre is upgraded. The Tanderrum Way centre...

Hume Men’s Shed gets chance to grow with council budget pledge

The Hume Men’s Shed will no longer have to turn away prospective members, after the council agreed to fund an expansion of the shed...

Hume council slams recycler SKM

Hume council has criticised SKM Services for failing to properly manage its recycling plants. Hume is one of 20 Victorian councils that has been forced...

Growling grass frog finds new home at revitalised Craigieburn wetland

Growling grass frogs will soon be leaping into a new home in Craigieburn. Yarra Valley Water has donated water to Hume council, allowing it to...

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Saver plus turns 21

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has celebrated 21 years of its saver plus program in Mernda. The Saver Plus program, initiated by the Brotherhood of...

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