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A petition signed by 3,264 locals opposing the proposed waste incinerator in Bulla has been tabled in Parliament by West...
03/12/2025

A petition signed by 3,264 locals opposing the proposed waste incinerator in Bulla has been tabled in Parliament by Western Metropolitan Region MP David Ettershank. It means the issue will be debated in the House next year.
https://sunburylife.au/mp-tables-petition-to-debate-waste-plant-plan/

MP tables petition to debate waste plant plan : Sunbury Life A petition signed by 3,264 locals opposing the proposed waste incinerator in Bulla has been tabled in Parliament by David Ettershank MP. It means the issue will be debated in the House.

There are 230 pokie slot machines in Sunbury with punters losing almost $24 million in the 12 months to 30 June accordin...
03/12/2025

There are 230 pokie slot machines in Sunbury with punters losing almost $24 million in the 12 months to 30 June according to a council report. That's twenty-four million dollars sucked out of Sunbury in a year, almost $500,000 every week, or $72,000-a-day.
https://sunburylife.au/24-million-lost-to-pokie-machines-in-sunbury/

$24 million lost to pokie machines in Sunbury : Sunbury Life Hume City Council has released its draft Gambling Harm Policy 2026–2030, outlining a significant expansion of its approach to minimising gambling-related harm and opening the document for public feedback from residents across the municip...

Just saying...According to page 54 of its 2024/25 annual report, Hume City Council spent more than $3 million of ratepay...
03/12/2025

Just saying...According to page 54 of its 2024/25 annual report, Hume City Council spent more than $3 million of ratepayers' cash on its corporate communications department in the last financial year.
The department also blew its annual budget by $189,000. Do we feel any more informed as a result?
https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/your-council/council-plans/council-plan-reporting/24-25/annual-report-2024-25.pdf
The department's stated purpose is to support "the organisation in delivering information to Hume residents, businesses, visitors and employees through a range of communication channels.
"The service supports Council’s advocacy and grants, print and digital media communications and is responsible for Council’s corporate branding and reputation management."

https://sunburylife.au/bring-flower-power-to-your-garden/Sunbury locals with a love of gardening and nature are being in...
02/12/2025

https://sunburylife.au/bring-flower-power-to-your-garden/
Sunbury locals with a love of gardening and nature are being invited to take part in Hume City Council’s Gardens for Wildlife program – an initiative designed to help residents create gardens that attract and support native wildlife.

Bring flower-power to your garden : Sunbury Life

https://sunburylife.au/council-update-on-dangerous-animal-reforms/Hume City Council has provided updates on changes to i...
02/12/2025

https://sunburylife.au/council-update-on-dangerous-animal-reforms/
Hume City Council has provided updates on changes to its Domestic Animal Management Plan and ongoing advocacy for stronger animal control laws in Victoria following high-profile dog attacks in Sunbury.
In response to public questions, Kristen Cherry, director of city Services & living, said the draft plan introduces key initiatives aimed at improving safety for both residents and animals.

Council update on dangerous animal reforms : Sunbury Life

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has issued new enforcement orders over alleged unlawful earthwork...
01/12/2025

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has issued new enforcement orders over alleged unlawful earthworks at properties on Riddell Rd, Sunbury, following action taken by Hume City Council.
The orders, announced today by council, apply to 370A Riddell Rd and 430 Riddell Rd, and follow an earlier enforcement order issued by VCAT relating to earthworks at 370 Riddell Rd.
https://sunburylife.au/vcat-issues-new-enforcement-orders-over-riddell-rd-earthworks/

VCAT issues new enforcement orders over Riddell Rd earthworks : Sunbury Life

Too early for festive music? Never mind... We're broadcasting non-stop Christmas classics and more - look for the Happy ...
30/11/2025

Too early for festive music? Never mind... We're broadcasting non-stop Christmas classics and more - look for the Happy Christmas Logo in our masthead and click for a pop-up radio player.
https://sunburylife.au

Hume City Council has moved to address a growing problem of rate arrears, with more than 18,600 properties owing almost ...
28/11/2025

Hume City Council has moved to address a growing problem of rate arrears, with more than 18,600 properties owing almost $46m.
Councillor Kate Hamley (Emu Creek Ward) highlighted the pressures facing many residents during Monday’s council meeting, pointing to the combined impact of the housing crisis and rising cost of living.
https://sunburylife.au/rising-rate-arrears-prompts-council-action/

Rising rate arrears prompts council action : Sunbury Life Hume City Council has moved to address a growing problem of rate arrears, with more than 18,600 properties owing almost $46m as of September.

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