Tag: Hume Council
Whittlesea revealed as one of Melbourne’s most secretive councils
Whittlesea council has been revealed as one of the most secretive councils in Melbourne for the third year in a row, despite a drop...
Hume council trials free snake service
Hume residents now have access to a free snake catcher service.
The council launched the trial service on November 2 and will run the program...
Community grants cash splash by Hume council
More than 120 community groups, including a historical society, will share in more than $380,000 from Hume council.
The funding will be provided to the...
Whittlesea and Hume councils elect new mayors
New Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox has warned his colleagues to show respect to other councillors and council staff, and to accept the decisions made...
Hume councillor Geoff Porter donates old car to Kids Under Cover
Hume councillor Geoff Porter has donated his old car in an effort to help make a difference to young people needing a helping hand.
Cr...
Hume split still on: Guy
A new Sunbury council would give residents more control over planning and population growth, according to the state opposition.
On the eve of the state...
Hume council calls on election candidates to back Broadmeadows station upgrade
Hume council is appealing for election candidates to commit to improving carparking at Broadmeadows train station to reduce congestion on surrounding streets.
The plea follows...
Craigieburn’s Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre celebrates first birthday
More than one million people have visited Craigieburn’s Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre since it opened its doors a year ago.
The $35.5 million...
Hume fumes about Sunbury council plan
Hume council is opposing a plan to create a stand-alone Sunbury council, saying it has been kept in the dark about the proposal.
In January,...
Anger over Yakka site plan for Broadmeadows
The “most significant” development in Broadmeadows in recent years has been given the green light by Hume council.
Hume councillors have approved a development plan...
Hume property growth spurs rates rise in Coolaroo and Jacana
Ratepayers in Coolaroo and Jacana are facing rates rises of up to 22 per cent, Hume council has revealed.
The council recently released details of...
Hume council faces Sunbury split bill if Liberals win state election
Hume council could be forced to pay millions of dollars in subsidies to a stand-alone Sunbury council as the Liberal Party plans to base...
Whittlesea, Hume councils call for $13.5M from Growing Suburbs Fund
Whittlesea and Hume councils are seeking more than $13.5 million from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund to help pay for the construction of...
Hume councillors slam Coalition plan to fast-track housing in growth areas
Hume councillors have slammed the state Coalition’s plan to release close to 300,000 housing lots in growth areas by 2020, saying it will have...
Hume council asked to pay for park on former Broadmeadows Primary School site
Hume council has been asked to cover the cost of creating a 7500-square-metre park on the former Broadmeadows Primary School site as part of...
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With the rise of AI threatening to put many employees and their professions out of business, Cade Lucas talks to two tradesmen whose jobs...
