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Email reporter Himangi Singh at [email protected] Hume, in Melbourne’s outer north-west, is one of Australia’s most diverse local government areas, with 140 ethnic groups represented in the area, speaking 125 languages. There are numerous contrasts in Hume, with a large industrial area in Campbellfield, urban residences around Broadmeadows and Gladstone Park and semi-rural areas such as Gr

eenvale and Sunbury. The area is between 13km to 40km away from the Melbourne CBD, with an area of 503 sq km and a population of around 157,000. By 2030, the population is projected to be over 240,000 people. About 65 per cent of Hume is rural land, 25 per cent is urban and the remaining 10 per cent is occupied by Melbourne International Airport. Its boundaries include Merri Creek, the Maribyrnong River, the Western Ring Rd, the Calder and Tullamarine Freeways and the northern outskirts of Sunbury, at the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. The Hume Leader was first published as the Broadmeadows Observer in 1956. Today the Hume Leader covers Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine, Westmeadows and Yuroke. The Hume Leader social media team includes editor Peter Taylor and reporter Natalie Savino.

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Seaford Football Netball Club's new coach Travis Ronaldson talks about what attracted him to the Tigers job, and his plans to take yellow and black back up the ladder.

STORY: https://tinyurl.com/25wf7f8h

A Victorian education support officer has shocked emergency service workers and medical professionals after blowing more...
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A Victorian education support officer has shocked emergency service workers and medical professionals after blowing more than 10 times the legal alcohol limit — a new Australian record. Read more 👇

An education support officer crashed into a Clayton St yard in Ballarat and recorded a blood-alcohol reading of 0.533, leaving a magistrate staggered.

Twelve wickets fell to one man’s magic in a Cricket Southern Bayside stunner. Plus, Mentone Cricket Club Est.1888’s migh...
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Twelve wickets fell to one man’s magic in a Cricket Southern Bayside stunner. Plus, Mentone Cricket Club Est.1888’s mighty run chase, and highlights from Division 1.

CSB WRAP: https://tinyurl.com/yc8nfk83

Do you have your costume ready and are wondering where to go to see the best decorations and fill your bags with treats ...
27/10/2025

Do you have your costume ready and are wondering where to go to see the best decorations and fill your bags with treats on Friday? See our map of the best houses to trick-or-treat in the entire state 👉 https://bit.ly/479wwY2

A talented rugby player and sexual abuse victim, who once made the Melbourne Storm squad, has bravely spoken out about t...
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A talented rugby player and sexual abuse victim, who once made the Melbourne Storm squad, has bravely spoken out about the abuse he suffered at the hands of a man the Herald Sun has been prevented from naming. Details
https://bit.ly/4ovQRha

👻👻👻 Luna Park went all out with its annual Halloween event “Luna Dark” — described as “Melbourne’s biggest costume party...
27/10/2025

👻👻👻 Luna Park went all out with its annual Halloween event “Luna Dark” — described as “Melbourne’s biggest costume party”. The event’s opening night was a sell out. See the pictures > https://bit.ly/479wwY2

A recently retired AFL footballer has been confirmed as a major signing for a country side aiming to return to the field...
27/10/2025

A recently retired AFL footballer has been confirmed as a major signing for a country side aiming to return to the field for the first time in three years. Here’s what we know about his availability.
More here: https://bit.ly/4oz3xUz

👻It may not be Halloween yet but it has not stopped people from getting into the spooky spirit Check out the best Hallow...
25/10/2025

👻It may not be Halloween yet but it has not stopped people from getting into the spooky spirit

Check out the best Halloween costumes we've seen so far 👇
https://bit.ly/479wwY2

Victorian families are paying up to $320 for vital meningococcal protection that's free interstate, as thousands demand ...
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Victorian families are paying up to $320 for vital meningococcal protection that's free interstate, as thousands demand change following the tragic death of a Casey teen. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4nkafN8

Were you part of the crowd that dressed up at Luna Dark: Halloween At Luna Park?Check out our picture gallery of the eve...
25/10/2025

Were you part of the crowd that dressed up at Luna Dark: Halloween At Luna Park?

Check out our picture gallery of the event here 👇
https://bit.ly/479wwY2

The off-season is well underway for Ballarat league clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for 2026. Here are all th...
25/10/2025

The off-season is well underway for Ballarat league clubs who have unveiled a host of recruits for 2026.
Here are all the moves in our signing tracker.
More here: https://bit.ly/4nlzKO6

The School Sport Australia U12 cricket championships have long been a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow. Meet th...
25/10/2025

The School Sport Australia U12 cricket championships have long been a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow. Meet the boys and girls who will represent Victoria on the national stage.

PLAYER PROFILES: https://bit.ly/42Y7I41

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Hume, in Melbourne’s outer north-west, is a diverse local government area, with 140 ethnic groups, speaking 125 languages. The area is between 13km to 40km away from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of about 157,000. By 2030, the population is projected to be more than 240,000 people. About 65 per cent of Hume is rural land, 25 per cent is urban and the remaining 10 per cent is occupied by Melbourne Airport.

The Northern Leader covers the Hume suburbs of Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine, Westmeadows and Yuroke. Also covered are the Moreland suburbs of Oak Park, Hadfield, Glenroy and Gowanbrae.

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