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Council Meeting Wrap Up

Welcome to a quick wrap up of what was discussed at the Council on Monday 28 March 2023.

Labour Day public holiday operating hours

View our operating hours for the public holiday on Monday 13 March.

Mickleham Road Stage One upgrade

Mickleham Road upgrade will see the duplication of Mickleham Road between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard in Greenvale.

Council Meeting Wrap Up: Tuesday 11 April 2023

Welcome to a quick wrap up of key decisions that were made by Council on Tuesday 11 April 2023.

Hume Solar Roll-out passes 1MW mark

Sunbury residents are leading Hume City Council to a greener future.

Get help with your energy bills

We’ve partnered with Anglicare Victoria’s Energy Assistance Program to help you manage your energy costs this winter.

Final rate instalment due on Wednesday 31 May

The final rates instalment for the 2022/23 year is due on Wednesday 31 May.

Update on Westmeadows rezoning proposal

Hume City Council is disappointed in the Victorian Government’s decision on this matter.

Council outlines responsible budget for tough economic climate

Approaching the year ahead with financial responsibility while maintaining vital community services forms the basis of Hume City Council’s Proposed Budget 2023/24.

Turning passion into outcomes

A Sunbury local explains how finding the right volunteer opportunity brings double the reward.

Winter Lights return to warm Hume City’s spirits

One of the biggest events on Hume City's winter calendar is returning for 2023, so get ready to dance, chill and be amazed!

Hume City Council opens Annual Community Grant funding

Hume City Council’s Annual Community Grant Program is now open for applications for projects and initiatives that will bring our community together in 2024.

Wearing our ‘thanks’ on our sleeve for Wear Orange Wednesday

Residents across Hume City are encouraged to wear something orange on 17 May in support of our hard-working VICSES volunteers.

Council Meeting Wrap Up: Monday 8 May 2023

Welcome to a quick wrap up of what was discussed at Council on Monday 8 May 2023.

A Letter from the Mayor: Be a Driver for Change this May

Ahead of "Fatality Free Friday" on 26 May, Hume City Mayor Cr. Joseph Haweil points out the number of ways we can increase road safety on our streets.

Council is working towards creating a more vibrant city in the activation of public places by undertaking a placemaking mural program. The mural program has been undertaken with the aim of using public art to advance a strong sense of community ownership, wellbeing, and safety.

Council Meeting Wrap Up: Monday 22 May 2023

Welcome to a quick wrap up of what was discussed at Council on Monday 22 May 2023.

King's Birthday public holiday operating hours

View our operating hours for the public holiday on Monday 12 June.

Hume Winter Lights Festival launch catches Melbourne's eye

Mayor of Hume City Cr. Joseph Haweil has joined festival entertainers in Melbourne's CBD to encourage people along to the Hume Winter Lights Festival on 17 June.

Council Meeting Wrap Up: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Welcome to a quick wrap up of key items that were discussed at our Council Meeting on Tuesday 13 June 2023.

Free Floor Talk in Sunbury with Adrian Anderson

Join Adrian Anderson, original stage-manager and roadie to the Sunbury Rock Festivals in conversation with Ian Braybrook, Castlemaine Radio broadcaster and author, discuss all things music, gigs and roadies.

Breathing new life into people and projects at Hume Men’s Shed

While Men's Sheds are now an international organisation, a Hume local tells how the Craigieburn group is connecting with their community in more ways than one, all while supporting men's mental health.

Fatality at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre

A patron has sadly passed away while at the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Hume secures international tennis opens until 2026

Tennis Australia has confirmed Hume will continue to be a part of its "Sumer of Tennis" with the Melbourne and Victorian Wheelchair Tennis Opens to be played at the Hume Tennis and Community Centre until 2026.

Council Meeting Wrap Up - Monday 26 June 2023

Welcome to a quick wrap up of what was discussed at the Council on Monday 26 June 2023.

NAIDOC Week is a journey and a celebration in Hume

A local Hume Elder tells of the unfortunate reality behind discovering her Aboriginal heritage, and how she's using what she's learnt on her journey to create a better future for all of us.

Vic Bar recognises Hume students' excellence

Seventeen of Hume’s brightest students have been recognised by the
Victorian Bar for academic excellence in legal studies.

Somerton freight infrastructure project to bring major economic boost

Construction on the Somerton Intermodal Terminal, the largest privately funded infrastructure project produced in Victoria, is officially underway with a ground-breaking at the Austrak Business Park on Monday, 10 July.

Hume City Council drives change in reducing gambling harm

Hume City Council's calls to the Victorian Government to reform the gambling industry have been heard, with the Andrews Labor Government announcing it will introduce a number of the suggested harm minimising regulations.

A Hume local speaks on how pet responsibility is all part of the joy

Erin Tucker speaks on how responsible pet ownership, with a little work inside the home and out in the community, make for a more rewarding experience for pet parents and their neighbours.

Hume City Council welcomes RSPCA vaccination and vet care push

A series of low-cost pop-up vaccination clinics in Hume are making pet care more accessible.

A Hume local on how simple acts of kindness can save our environment

Gillian Hume - connected to the local area in name and in nature - explains how protecting the environment goes further than just getting our hands dirty this National Tree Day.

New Amazon warehouse packed with economic benefits for Hume

Craigieburn will soon be the home of Australia's largest warehouse with Amazon Australia starting construction on a state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center, bringing with it 2,000 jobs.

Is leaving the car at home an option? A Hume local asks 'Why not?'

Ann Leach is graduating from Hume City Council's most recent "Enviro Champions" program, and she's ready to hit the pavement (literally) to tell us all about how we can improve ours and the environment's health!

Applications open for Hume City Council’s revamped Community Awards

Locals doing amazing things in and for Hume City will get the recognition they deserve at the revamped ‘Hume Community Awards’ on Tuesday 24 October.

New local laws to increase safety and pride in Hume

In line with a requirement to upgrade Local Law documents every 10 years Hume City Council has adopted a new set of local laws, due to come into effect on Monday 4 September.