One for the History Books

From Socceroos to Drive throughs

Author

marc m
June 13, 2025

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

This week is a historical one for a couple of reasons. We also found that if you wanted to do a few different things then you would be spoilt for choice. 😉

In this week’s Humepulse edition:

  • A rescue shelter that needs rescuing.

  • Hume has a Socceroo as a resident.

  • Roxburgh Park makes History.

    and more …..

Hume Council News & Events

Council Helpless in preventing dog attacks

This week the council tabled the dog attack report that shows that there are major constraints on how council can respond. The current act has many limitations on the what the council can legally carry out. [ 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 Heroes

We look for positive role models and stories of Awesome people in Hume. This weeks story should be made into a movie if you ask me.

A Socceroo in Hume

I found this story watching an acknowledgement speech by Cr Kurt in this weeks council meeting and it needs to be shared. Hume is home to a Socceroo Aziz Behich. A born and bread Awesome Hume’n from Meadow Heights. His story is one of failure , rebuilding himself, taking opportunities abroad to hone his skills and then triumphing to deliver the winning goal to put the Socceroos into the World cup. Aziz Behich we salute you and congratulate you on your success. To see his full story [ watch here ]

Hume Local News

Our local Rescue Shelter Needs Rescuing

How ironic is it that this local institution needs to be rescued when that is what they do every day. Imagine if there are no places like this caring for those animals that need us. What is the alternative? All animals need a Second Chance [ INFO ]

Roxburgh Park in the History Books

This week saw the grand opening of the first Nandos Drive through. Nandos has traditionally been only a sit in restaurant and they have now changed their business model to accommodate the change in dining behaviour. [ INFO ]

Wolf Cafe & Eatery Grand Opening

Last weekend saw the grand opening of the Wolfe Cafe in Coolaroo. Of course I had to go and see if it was any good. I can tell you the food was delicious and the cold press juice that I ordered was packed with goodness. I walked out feeling like I was energised and had full belly. I recommend trying out the shakshuka [ INFO ]

Calling all Young & Teenage Actors

This came across my desk and thought why not share it to give the area an opportunity not usually seen around this neck of the woods [ INFO ]

Wine and dine in Broadmeadows

This hidden gem of a restaurant in Broadmeadows is a secret not many people know about, well now that I have told you all, everyone will know. At the back of Kangan Tafe is Richards Restaurant where students get to build their culinary skills and we get to taste some fine dining. Why not treat yourself to a local experience like no other and not to mention it’s value for money. [ INFO ]

Hume Local events

Friday 13th June

  • 😱 Get a pre drawn tattoo (called a flash tattoo) to celebrate Friday the 13th at Kurbside Tattoos. The best dress up on the day will win some merch. Starts at 10am [ INFO ]

  • 💀Boilerhouse Community Arts Centre are having a theatrical play of “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe”. Support local theatre!! [ INFO ]

  • 🍩Ottimo Bakery are holding Take Two on National donut day event baking another batch of the sell out bombollini’s. They are giving everyone another chance to try theses delicious beauties [ INFO ]

Saturday 14th June

  • 🫖Sunbury United Sporting Club are celebrating Brit week and are holding a Tea for Two morning tea with Scones and Jam. You can’t get any more British than that! for the whole family [ INFO ]

  • 🕺Sunbury United Sporting Club are celebrating Brit week at night with band. All you Brit fans or expats come down and have a dance to Mersey Mersey Me [ INFO ]

  • Westmeadows football club are holding a Reverse Raffle. This event gives you the chance to win $6000 bucks. Have a beer support a local club and listen to the sweet tunes of Nat Allison [ INFO ]

Sunday 15th June

  • 🚂This is one for kids. The Bulla railway is on for those looking for family fun day with the little ones. This miniature railway is always a good day out [ INFO ]

  • 🪩Jukebox Duo Sunday Sesh are rounding out the Brit week celebrations at the Sunbury United Sporting Club. You may have been busy on Saturday? Why not bring out the big guns by backing up with a band full of british covers. [ INFO ]

  • 🎵Looking for that tune that captures your youth or the ear worm you can’t get out of your head? Sunbury FM record fair is on again for you to satisfy your vinyl craving. [ INFO ]

  • 🎨Sundays are for relaxing and sipping on some wine and painting your favourite animal right? This is surely going to lower the blood pressure? Screw it wine bar are holding a Sip and Paint your Pet session. [ INFO ]

  • 🧘‍♂️If you are looking for a different type of Zen, why not have a go at yoga? Unwind and find your inner downward dog. [ INFO ]

Rest of the week

  • Looking for a new hobby? why not try a fluid art class. The relaxing paint pouring technique just might be that thing that is missing in your life? [ INFO ]

  • June 17 - Meet the Mayor - Hume Global Learning Centre, Broadmeadows. 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  • June 18 - Morning Melodies at Sunbury Sporting Club [ INFO ]

  • June 19 - Lifestyle Pickleball at Craigieburn [ INFO ]

What’s on ( Live )

BULLA

Dragged to Bingo | 13 June | The Bulla Hotel 80 Bulla Rd, Bulla [ INFO ]

CRAIGIEBURN

  • Cop This | 13th June | Highlands Hotel Cnr Grand & Aitken Blvd, Craigieburn

CAMPBELLFIELD/ FAWKNER

  • Super Friday The Australian Alice Cooper Show | 13th JUNE | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info

  • Super Friday DARK ROOM | 13th JUNE | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - (Bebes Bar) click for info

  • STARMAN - The David Bowie Tribute Show | 14th June | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - click for info 

  • X-Halen | Cherry Octane | Jett Rose | 14th JUNE | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - (Bebes Bar) click for info

  • Sunday Fundays Brown Sugar - Rollin' The Stones | 15th June | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner - click for info 

GLADSTONE PARK

  • Mr Anderson | 13th June | Pockets 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - 8pm [INFO]

  • All Fired Up | 14th June | Pockets 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park 8pm [INFO]

  • Andrew Rigo | 13th June | Gladstone Park Hotel 196 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine

  • Adam Tadrew | 14th June | Gladstone Park Hotel 196 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine

SUNBURY

  • DJ GIBBO | 14th June | Piano on Evans 67A Evans St, Sunbury 11pm

  • Jack & Sophie | 13th June | Russo Estate 760 Holden Road , Diggers Rest 6pm - 9pm

  • Pizza & Live Music | 13th June | The Industrial 2/61 Mcdougall Road, Sunbury

  • Reel to Reel Dj event | 14th June | The Industrial 2/61 Mcdougall Road, Sunbury

TULLAMARINE / AIRPORT WEST

  • Land Down Under In Concert | 13th June | Skyways Hotel 113 Matthews Ave, Airport West, [ INFO ]

  • Tahlia Eve | 13th June | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
    Essendon Fields - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Milano | 14th June | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
    Essendon Fields - 7:00 - 10:00 pm

  • Chris Lake | 15th June | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
    Essendon Fields - 1:00pm - 4:00pm