Hello Hume’ns (The awesome people of the Hume area).

It seems to be a theme this week. The word light shows up a bit in our events. So get together and sing some Carols, buy some presents at the markets and go and take the kids to see some houses. Tis is the season, so enjoy. Have a great weekend and I hope to see you out there!

In this week’s Humepulse edition:

After the Council had voted against the proposal earlier in the year, that would have had a poor outcome for Broadmeadows and broadly the whole of Hume. In the recent meeting on the 8th of December the council have voted for a new proposal to be refined and the developer to go to market to test it. The proposal is for a hotel to be built next to the Council offices facing the aquatic centre. The vote allows the propsal to move forward and for a beneficial project to be submitted instead, to help better the area as well as job prospects for locals. Cr Misho is to be commended on his motion to vote against the project, because of his concerns that the council was at risk of having to pay if no one was staying there. The money would have come from council and would have affected all of us ratepayers. I hope this time all parties come together on this one. [ INFO ]

Another proposal at this weeks council meeting was for differential rate payments. The proposal is to have various size companies pay a higher amount of rates. The council are looking at ways to make up for some of the rate arrears they are having to deal with. There is some caution on how this would work as the rate increase for businesses could end up hurting small businsess who employ a lot of locals. The council will undertake community consultations in 2026 before deciding whether to introduce differential rates in 2027-28. [ INFO ]

We thought we would add events that are free or cost very little to attend. Check out the Council Calendar for this week [ INFO ]

Just in time for Christmas and the Holiday Season. The Greenvale reservoir is a part of the fabric of the Hume area and the closure meant we lost a piece of happiness. The Reservoir is signifcant to many and holds many family memories. Now, we get to make some new memories and enjoy time with loved ones again, through having BBQ’s and picnincs, to just enjoying an outing with beautiful surroundings. It’s about time we got our beloved place back. [ INFO ]

The Broadmeadows Museum have done a tremendous job in preserving our local history. Ford motor company is intertwined with the social fabric of our community and it’s story has touched many of the families in Hume. If you haven’t been down there to see it, then you have one last chance this weekend. It’s a must do and I can’t recommend this highly enough. [ INFO ]

With interested parties from abroad an Indian buyer finally clinched the deal. Some of the interest was from data centre groups. A developer syndicate has bought the 21ha former farm for $70 million. The original family who owned the property in 1994 bought it for $167,500, not a bad pay day if you can get it. The land will be used for commercial and residential use. [ INFO ]

The Sunbury bussiness association are holding a Christmas Twilight Market in Sunbury this Friday. O’shannassy Street will come alive with the spirit of Christmas and a chance to meet Santa. It will be a magical night and full of community fun. [ INFO ]

Westemadows has the Christmas spirit and are holding their own Carols by Candelight. It is also a chance to experience the Hume councils great events considering last weeks one was a bit touch an go with the weather. Friday nights weather is promising to be great just for this event. Mc Steve Tabone a Westmeadows local will be keeping everyone entertained with a fantastic line up. Support local. [ INFO ]

Animal land Childrens farm are putting on a light show for the next week. Running from the 15/12 to 21/12. Wander the farm under the twinkle of lights and give the kids a fun evening out whilst raising funds for the Royal childrens Hospital. Win / Win if you ask me. [ INFO ]

If there ever was a house that took Christmas too seriously, then this is the one. If you want to see a light show like no other, then you need to take the kids to see this one. [ INFO ]