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Hello Hume’ns (The awesome people of the Hume area).
This week shows why I do this newsletter. The Council recognised as they do every year the achievements of our locals and the dedication that they show to providing role models to our youth. Another reminder of how great the place really is if you look past the B.S. from the media. My view is the ratio of awesome hume’ns stories to media stories are tipped towards the awesome by far. Have a great weekend.
In this week’s Humepulse edition:
Community Awards
Restaurant pick of the week
Craigieburn gets their hospital
and more …..
Hume Council News & Events
Hume City Council Community Awards
On August 14, Hume City Council hosted the 2025 Hume Community Awards to celebrate residents and groups who strengthen community pride and inclusivity. From nearly 150 nominations, seven recipients were awarded for outstanding contributions in categories including Academic Excellence, Community Service, and Advocacy. Mayor Jarrod Bell congratulated the winners for their exemplary leadership and dedication. The annual event, supported by Amazon Australia, also recognised every nominee for their positive impact on making Hume a vibrant and caring city. If it was up to me I would call it the ‘HUME AWESOME HUME’NS AWARDS’ [ INFO ]
2025 Award Recipients
Academic Excellence – Dr Muhammad Haris
Advocacy and Social Justice – Almir Colan
Arts and Creative Expression – Afreen Sayyada
Community Service Excellence – Glenn Ogston
Outstanding Cultural Leadership – Kazim Ates
Outstanding Community Leadership – Gina Dougall
Sports and Recreation Achievement – Paul Higginson
Meet the Mayor
The next Meet the Mayor session is this Saturday. Join Mayor of Hume City, Councillor Jarrod Bell and the representative for Tullamarine Ward, Councillor Naim Kurt.
This is a chance to catch your local councillors in person to share your thoughts, start a conversation or get to know more about your representatives.
Gladstone Park Shopping Centre - Saturday 23rd August -10am – 11.30am
Calendar of Freebies
We thought we would add events that are free or cost very little to attend. Check out the Council Calendar for this week [ INFO ]
Hume Local News
Craigieburn Finally gets it’s Hospital.
Northern Health have officially opened the Craigieburn Community Hospital. A month or so ago I reported on Liberal MP Evan Mulholland, holding a petition to open the place, as it looked like it was being neglected according to him. Well now the wait is over and the Community Hospital will be offering new services including dialysis. For more click here [ INFO ]
The Hospital is Located at 121 Lygon Drive, Craigieburn
General hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday
Dialysis: 7 am – 8.30 pm, Monday to Saturday
Restaurant pick of the Week
Forget Me Not Eatery
This is another hidden gem in plain site. Located in Greenvale as apart of a Plant Nursery. It’s a cafe by day and a restaurant by night, only on the weekends though. If you are looking for good food close by but don’t want fancy, this your new best spot. They also do fantastic authentic wood fired pizzas. For those of you who know the place know to book, so that they don’t miss out (been there before). My recommendation is any of the wood fired pizzas and the arincinis, oh, and they are licensed. See you there. [ INFO ]
Hume Biz News
ValleyGirl has come to Broadmeadows
Another retail store has opened up at Broadmeadows Central, for all the young fashionistas, all ready for summer. At the moment as apart of their Grand opening offer they are giving 50% off. [ INFO ]
Treasure now at Broadmeadows Central
Last week a new booth opened up just outside Optus. They are a second phone dealer and will also pay for old phones if they are in good condition. It beats buying off those scamming websites. [ INFO ]
Crafty Creations by Kerryn
We saw this event on Facebook and wanted to support local businesses. They are having a Sale on all this weekend. If you you are interested click on the link and get some more. [ INFO ]
Recycling life Treasure Hunt 1st Birthday
Tracey down at Recycling life are hold a treasure hunt this weekend. To Celebrate their 1st Birthday. They are holding a Huge 20% - 50% off anything you find in store. Find that treasure piece that will set your house up for pure enjoyment. They have everything from vintage items, furniture, books, clothing, collectibles, art, Whitegoods, tools and much more. [ INFO ]
Airport West Motors is Closing
These next 2 Saturdays are the last days you will be able to find some auto parts at a closing discount, for that project or car repair that needs doing. All spare parts are early Holden, Ford, Machinery, tools, Oils & service parts. This is a chance that doesn’t come around too often. [ INFO ]
The Strand opens in Craigieburn
It looks like the season for opening new shops? The Strand bags are doing a grand opening at Craigieburn Central this Saturday with some great discounts on offer. [ INFO ]
Humes Local Heroes
Each week, it strikes me how generous this area is. I discovered that we all have a big heart and support those in need. Why I am blown away is, we have locals going above and beyond for others. The Hume area has a generous spirit, and nobody points that out until now. Thank you, Awesome Hume’ns.
In the next few weeks we will be doing some stories on the Community awards Recipients. These people deserve to be seen and heard because of all their tireless dedication and achievements.
Hume Local events
Friday 22nd August
Ever had a Marshmallow so fluffy they were like eating clouds? Sunbury Indoor Market has them with some ole fav’s and some new products. You won’t know unless you go and check it out. My recommendation is Cj Delights (the marshmallow lady) [ INFO ]
Calling all Card Gamers it’s time to get your Pokemon or is it Commander shoes on and beat your opponent. [ INFO ]
Saturday 23rd August
“A Night with the Masters” is on at Goonawarra Golf Club. Spend the night some sporting greats and a 2 course meal. [ INFO ]
Mums Unwind group are holding a night at 3 Social to let their hair down. Join in and have some cocktails with great company [ INFO ]
What do you get when you add a baker with a passion to teach and a couple of commercial Ovens??? You get an award winning baker holding masterclasses in Sourdough making in her Bakery and a whole heap of fun!! If you don’t know how, why not do a masterclass and gain a new life skill. Clear your Saturday and get ready for some baking fun. [ INFO ]
Sunday 24th August
Rest of the week - Local Happenings
COOLAROO
DAMIAN MULLIN | 24th Aug | Coolaroo Hotel 9 Maffra Street, Coolaroo [ INFO ]
CAMPBELLFIELD/ FAWKNER
AC2ZZ | 22nd Aug | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info
The Sociables | 22nd Aug | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - Bebes Bar click for info
Whole Lotta Rosie | 23rd Aug | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - click for info
Dancing Queen The ABBA Tribute Show | 23rd Aug | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - Bebes Bar click for info
Sunday Fundays - Brown Sugar - Rollin' The Stones | 03rd Aug | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - click for info
GLADSTONE PARK
Redline | 22nd Aug | Pockets 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - 8pm [INFO]
George Trimmer Band | 23rd Aug | Pockets 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park 8pm [INFO]
Mick Sita | 22nd Aug | Gladstone Park Hotel 196 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine
Chris Griffith | 23rd Aug | Gladstone Park Hotel 196 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine
SUNBURY
DJ Letti | 23rd Aug | Piano on Evans 67A Evans St, Sunbury 11pm
Just Friends Band | 22nd August | Russo Estate 760 Holden Road, Diggers Rest 6pm - 9pm
Baltana & Friends | 23rd Aug | The Industrial, 2/61 Mcdougall Road, Sunbury
Airport West / Tullamarine
Si Phillips | 22nd Aug | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
Essendon Fields - 6:00pm - 9:00pmAmbraya | 23rd Aug | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
Essendon Fields - 7:00 - 10:00 pmZev Lee | 24th Aug | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
Essendon Fields - 1:00pm - 4:00pm