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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.

Long gone are the days of rocking up to training twice a week and then barking instructions on a Saturday and thinking t...
26/06/2025

Long gone are the days of rocking up to training twice a week and then barking instructions on a Saturday and thinking the job is done. Coaching local footy is now close to a full time job. We spoke to six elite coaches to get an understanding of how tough the role has become.

STORY: https://bit.ly/3HWv3eN

Football Victoria has decided to ban fans from Friday’s National Premier League clash between Oakleigh Cannons and Prest...
26/06/2025

Football Victoria has decided to ban fans from Friday’s National Premier League clash between Oakleigh Cannons and Preston Lions amid safety fears. https://bit.ly/4ehPfDW

Senior Mafia figures and outlaw bikies are among some of the hard men calling the shots in Australia’s underworld > htt...
26/06/2025

Senior Mafia figures and outlaw bikies are among some of the hard men calling the shots in Australia’s underworld > https://bit.ly/4kZYuLH

The votes are in and the finalists for the search for the cutest baby in Victoria have been announced. We've been inunda...
25/06/2025

The votes are in and the finalists for the search for the cutest baby in Victoria have been announced. We've been inundated with adorable photos and videos of the state’s most gorgeous bubs, and now it’s time to choose a winner 👉 https://bit.ly/3HQxobh

A teen accused of being involved in a lengthy car chase from Heidelberg to Darnum with a police air wing overhead has be...
25/06/2025

A teen accused of being involved in a lengthy car chase from Heidelberg to Darnum with a police air wing overhead has been bailed. 📌 Full story here: https://bit.ly/4kSKGCx

A new investigation reveals Victoria has more illicit to***co shops than any other state in the country. See the full ma...
25/06/2025

A new investigation reveals Victoria has more illicit to***co shops than any other state in the country. See the full map: https://bit.ly/4l0jxxJ

A group of Northcote volunteers who restore and deliver free bicycles to disadvantaged families fear their popular servi...
25/06/2025

A group of Northcote volunteers who restore and deliver free bicycles to disadvantaged families fear their popular service could cease as they fight to keep their home.

A volunteer group that restores bikes for the needy could be booted from its base in Melbourne’s north that has been opened up for potential commercial tenants, with fears it could spell the end of a popular service.

He's back ... Heidelberg United crashed Nick Hegarty's Hume City F.C. return. The club great gave his thoughts on his fi...
25/06/2025

He's back ... Heidelberg United crashed Nick Hegarty's Hume City F.C. return. The club great gave his thoughts on his first game >>> https://bit.ly/4ec7MkZ

A Hurstbridge country retreat has hit the market, complete with a city view and you can throw a wedding in the backyard....
24/06/2025

A Hurstbridge country retreat has hit the market, complete with a city view and you can throw a wedding in the backyard. SEE INSIDE > https://bit.ly/4lFzhGr

A woman who allegedly lied about her Indigenous heritage to get bail following charges over a $470k gold heist failed to...
24/06/2025

A woman who allegedly lied about her Indigenous heritage to get bail following charges over a $470k gold heist failed to front court after she was released on bail to a taxpayer-funded rehab farm. 📌 SEE THE LATEST 👉 https://bit.ly/44nvCpI

A key player in Sunbury’s premiership aspirations is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a gruesome ...
24/06/2025

A key player in Sunbury’s premiership aspirations is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a gruesome injury on the weekend.
More here: https://bit.ly/45xnN2M

Tullamarine Cricket Club has made some key signings ahead of next summer.VTCA SIGNING TRACKER: https://bit.ly/44vzExU
24/06/2025

Tullamarine Cricket Club has made some key signings ahead of next summer.

VTCA SIGNING TRACKER: https://bit.ly/44vzExU

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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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