2024

Hume City Mayor Cr. Naim Kurt advocates for better bus network

Hume City Mayor, Councillor Naim Kurt has thrown his support behind bus travel, but says the State Government needs to support infrastructure development to keep us on the move.

Labour day public holiday operating hours

View our operating hours for the public holiday on Monday 11 March.

Anzac Day in Hume City

Find out more about Anzac Day services and operating hours in Hume City.

Iconic Sunbury music festival celebrated five decades on

Sunbury '24 is coming to The Nook in April to commemorate the original Sunbury Festival, which ran from 1972 to 1975 and became part of Australian music history.

Council staff roll up their sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day

Hume City Council staff hit the streets on Tuesday 27 February to encourage community involvement ahead of this Sunday's Clean Up Australia Day.

Food and garden bins are coming to all households soon

From July 2024, all Hume residents will be able to recycle their food scraps and garden clippings to keep them out of landfill.

Jobs and business opportunities on their way in Campbellfield

Hume City Mayor, Cr. Naim Kurt, has welcomed what will be a major boost to jobs and the local economy at the groundbreaking of a new logistics estate in Campbellfield.

Mayor has swell time discovering all that Hume has to offer

Cr. Naim Kurt, Mayor of Hume City, recently traded his Council office for a different kind at one of Hume’s premier tourism locations.

Non-council run fireworks this March at Craigieburn Anzac Park

Council is aware of a number of cultural events and festivals that will be holding fireworks.

Celebrating success at StartNorth

How Hume City Council's coworking space in Broadmeadows is helping locals grow their business from the ground up.

Netherlands Ambassador visits Hume

The Ambassador from the Kingdom of The Netherlands to Australia has visited Hume City Council to discuss Council's role as an Australian leader in Circular Economies.

Hume Food Forum tackles food equity and sustainability

Hume City Council has brought together advocates and industry insiders to work on strategies that aim to remove the barriers to food security in Hume.

Resurrection of the Sunbury music festival set to thrill and delight

A mix of nostalgia and live music appreciation lands at The Nook on Saturday 13 April at Sunbury '24 - the return of the original music festival.

Hume’s economy to receive boost with the opening of M80 Connect

More jobs and increased economic growth have arrived in Hume City with the opening of the M80 industrial estate in Campbellfield on Wednesday 17 April.

Jacksons Hill Arts and Cultural Precinct takes another step forward

Hume City Council last night endorsed draft concept plans for Stage 1 of the Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct at Jacksons Hill and is now looking for community feedback.

State budget offers support to young families but stings elsewhere

Hume City Council welcomes education support for Hume's young families in the Victorian Budget 2024/25, but despairs at infrastructure cutbacks and levy increases.

Green bin roll-out hits the halfway mark

We've delivered over 22,000 bins in the last six weeks!

Hume’s venues just a click away with the launch of Bookable

Hume City Council's new online booking platform allows community members to book any council venue, anywhere, anytime.

Melbourne Storm has a ball at the opening of new Hume home

Hume City Council joined National Rugby League elites at Broadmeadows' Seabrook Reserve on Saturday 18 May to officially open the new State Rugby League Centre and Community Centre.

Event Grants Program 2024/25: Round Two Now Open

Round 2 of the Event Grants Program is open until July 1, offering funding from $2,000 to $30,000 for community events. Apply now!

Hume City Council Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping

Hume City Council Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping this Winter.

New green bins to start rolling out across Hume this week

New green lid food and garden waste rubbish bins will begin arriving at homes across Hume from today.

Green bin roll-out deliveries complete

We have delivered over 42,000 green bins to residents in the past 11 weeks. Time to get ready for collections to start in July!

Introducing our new waste vouchers

We're phasing out tip passes and introducing a more flexible way to dispose of your hard waste. You can read all about it in our waste education pack, in your letterbox soon!

Council and Hume Interfaith Network extend show of community support

Hume City Council has joined with the Hume Interfaith Network in supporting harmonious relationships between all people who live, work or practice faith in the City of Hume.

It’s time to start using your new green bin!

Our trucks have started collecting the 42,000 new green bins we delivered over the last three months. If you received a new food and garden bin as part of the roll-out, you can now start putting it out for collection.

New hotel offers more opportunity to explore Hume

The opening of the new Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport will provide more opportunity for visitors and locals to enjoy all that Hume City has to offer.

"Blak, Loud and Proud", NAIDOC Week celebrations begin in Hume

Hume City Council's NAIDOC Week celebrations have begun with a night of speakers and entertainment at Town Hall Broadmeadows on Sunday 7 July.

Sunbury Multideck opens providing more options for commuters

Sunbury commuters and visitors can now enjoy improved access and convenience with the opening of the new multi-deck car park at Sunbury station.

Launch of a campaign to improve transport services in Hume

Hume City Council and six other Councils in Melbourne’s north are seeking urgent action to improve the region’s transport system, to aid traffic congestion, access to services, jobs and education, and social connection.

Hume city to be home to first Victorian state-of-the-art AFL Max venue

Hume City Mayor Cr Naim Kurt has helped break ground on the new AFL Max entertainment and education centre, set to become the latest specialist tourist attraction at Melbourne Airport.

Hitting housing targets is not just a numbers game

Hume City Council has challenged the Victorian Government to ensure its plan to deliver additional new homes in Broadmeadows sparks genuine community transformation, not just a rise in housing numbers.

Calls for meaningful government collaboration to unlock housing

Five Melbourne councils have joined forces to call for greater collaboration with the State and Commonwealth governments to address the shared challenge of social and affordable housing.

More Hume Clean Days make it easier to get rid of household junk

Hume residents can now dispose of couches, mattresses, tyres and garden waste for free on the first weekend of every quarter.

With the arrival of Spring, it’s time to Make Hume Grow!

With the return of spring read all about the many programs Hume City Council offers that encourage all ages to connect with nature.

Melbourne Airport third runway approval

Hume City Council's statement on the Federal Government's approval of a third runway for Melbourne Airport.

Gorgi Coghlan to lead singing spectacular at Hume Carols

Hume City's Carols by Candelight returns to Anzac Park on Sunday 8 December, with Gorgi Coghlan to perform Christmas favourites alongside Hume-based musicians and other special performances.

Hume Galleries Exhibition Program open to artists

Hume City Council's 2025 Galleries Exhibition Program is now open to local artists and creatives looking to show their work in one of our public gallery spaces.

Locals encouraged to get involved for Community Safety Month

Community Safety Month is happening across October in Hume City, encouraging locals to get involved to learn how we can keep our city and each other safe.

Council looks back on innovation and change at end of four-year term

Council is looking back on the latest four-year term that saw positive change, major innovation, and record infrastructure development for the rapidly growing Hume City community.

Christmas opening hours

View our operating hours for the Christmas holiday period.