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marc m
July 10, 2025

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

Apparently we now celebrate 2 Christmas’s a year. One in July and one in December. July is the month for eating hearty meals and hot soups. But not in the Hume, it’s kids holidays and an Octane fuelled weekend. It’s just another awesome week in the Hume area.

In this week’s Humepulse edition:

  • Hume in the media

  • Kids holiday events

  • A car filled weekend for the adults

    and more …..

Hume Council News & Events

Rubbish Dumping in the Media

This week the media decided to do another beat up piece on our beloved Hume area and put a spotlight on the rubbish dumping problem we all face. In response to the media report the council has put out a reminder on how we all can keep the place cleaner and what we can do to stop this, (I want to swear but I won’t) behavior. As a resident it boils my blood that we have to put up with it because it is a hard problem to solve. The council has recently tried to tackle the issue but they can’t do it alone. [ INFO ] Dob in a Dumper!!

Sunbury Aquatic Centre

A part of the Hume Council Family fun Day series for the school holidays. This Friday Sunbury Aquatic Centre will host the free family fun day. This is the pick of the school holiday events if your looking for a full day of activities for the little ones. The day will be filled with games, crafts, music & poolside fun. [ INFO ]

Splash Aqua Park- Craigieburn

A part of the Hume Council Family fun Day series for the school holidays. Splash Aqua Park will be hosting a free family fun day as well. This is the pick of the school holiday events if your looking for a full day of activities for the little ones. The day will be filled with games, crafts, music & poolside fun. [ INFO ]

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

Winter Fire Hazards

With winter comes starting up the woodfire heaters. Did you happen to get around to cleaning out that flue? The CFA and the fire brigade have put out a reminder to clean it out before you’re in the news for the wrong reasons. See the checklist they have put out. For more information then click here [ INFO ]

  1. Have you cleaned your chimney or flue recently?

  2. If you're lighting up your fireplace this winter, make sure you check your chimney.

  3. - Use a torch to check for ash and tar buildup or obstructions like bird nests

  4. - Have your chimney professionally cleaned annually

  5. Check your smoke Alarm to see if it working

Mickleham Twilight Market

Although it is winter, Mickleham are holding a Twilight Market on this Saturday the 12th of July at the Mickleham North Community Centre. To beat the cold they are holding it from 4pm-7pm. Support this new local initiative and check out the diverse range of stalls showcasing handmade crafts, local goods, unique gifts, and winter essentials. Warm up with some great food from a variety of food trucks and it is also a great way to start an early night out for you party animals. Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with the community and supporting local makers and traders. Why not go for a sweet treat once you have finished, there is always a great place for a hot chocolate close by.

Mickleham North Community Centre - 82-90 St Georges Boulevard, Mickleham, 4pm - 7pm.

Autobarn Sunbury gets a new name.

After serving Sunbury for 34 years the Autobarn name is coming down and will now be called Auto One. We have all seen the auto one shops around melbourne and now Sunbury gets one as well.

Sourdough Workshops

Ever wanted to make bread at home to avoid all the nasties from the frankenstein bread you get at the supermarket? Well, here’s your chance, Ottimo Bakery have just started to do sourdough making workshops. You can now learn how to make bread and have a healthy carb that doesn’t ruin your gut. You’ll get to understand what real bread is and you walk away with the help and knowledge of an award winning baker as your teacher. Book here and live a healthier life [ INFO ]

Hume Local events

Friday 11th July

  • Most places are doing the “Christmas in July” thing, but not the Black Horse Hotel. They are adding Drag Bingo into the mix. Have a night out with good food and some cheeky rainbow fun. [ INFO ]

  • Get your Drift On!! The Keep It Reet boys are back with a Pumping night of drifting and it is so big it is going for 2 days. [ INFO ]

Saturday 12th July

  • If you missed the Drift fest on Friday Night then your in luck because the Keep It Reet boys are battling out Round 3 of the drift collective. Don’t miss this action packed day. It will be hot and you won’t even know it’s winter [ INFO ]

  • We are all Sports crazy and it doesn’t matter what sport it is. Check the Northern Chargers American football game at Broadmeadows. Get the jump on the rules before we get to see a few big games at the MCG later this year [ INFO ]

Sunday 13th July

  • Do you love a fast car or just the look of one? The Lotus car club are starting a club run from Gladstone Park. This is your chance to get up close and personal to some never before seen cars. There’s only 1 catch, you have to get up early. [ INFO ]

  • It looks like it’s a car weekend, as this previously cancelled event falls on this Sunday. Summit Roll Racing is on at the Calder. The boys have been chomping at the bit to race each other. It will be a fun filled day of adrenaline and octane. [ INFO ]

Rest of the week - Kids activities

  • Movie Night at the Meadow Inn 11 July [ INFO ]

  • Jump into July - School holidays - Gladstone Park Shopping Centre - 07 July - 18th July [ INFO ]

  • Bath Bomb making - Craigieburn Central 14th July - 18th July [ INFO ]

  • Art and Craft Workshops - Dallas - Various dates - [ INFO ]

  • Unwrap your voice - Public speaking for Kids - Hume Global Learning Centre Craigieburn - 13th July [ INFO ]

What’s on ( Live )

CRAIGIEBURN

  • COP THIS | 11th July | Highlands Hotel Cnr Grand & Aitken Blvd, Craigieburn

CAMPBELLFIELD/ FAWKNER

  • COUNTDOWN 80's Live | 11th July | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info

  • BAD BOYS & RIOT ACT & XHalen | 12th July | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - click for info 

  • RETRO ROCKIT | 12th July | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - Bebes Bar - click for info 

  • Sunday Fundays - AC2ZZ | 13th July | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - click for info 

GLADSTONE PARK

  • CRASH PARTY BAND | 11th July | Pockets 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - 8pm [INFO]

  • TEQUILA BROTHERS w/ Michael Zammit & Jenn Allas | 12th July | Pockets 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park 8pm [INFO]

  • Jason Old | 11th July | Gladstone Park Hotel 196 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine

  • Mick Sita | 12th July | Gladstone Park Hotel 196 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine

SUNBURY

  • DJ Jettamine | 12th July | Piano on Evans 67A Evans St, Sunbury 11pm

  • Harry & Wendy Bird | 11th th July | Russo Estate 760 Holden Road , Diggers Rest 6pm - 9pm

  • Baltana | 12th July | The Industrial , 2/61 Mcdougall Road, Sunbury - 08:00 pm

TULLAMARINE / AIRPORT WEST

  • Yacht Rock Revival | 11th July | Skyways Hotel 113 Matthews Avenue, Airport West - 8pm Start [ INFO ]

  • Tony Diamond Xmas in July | 16th July | Skyways Hotel 113 Matthews Avenue, Airport West - 10am Start [ INFO ]

  • Ambraya | 11th July | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
    Essendon Fields - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Caracas | 12th July | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
    Essendon Fields - 7:00 - 10:00 pm

  • Ben Smith | 13th July | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
    Essendon Fields - 1:00pm - 4:00pm