Hello Hume’ns (The awesome people of the Hume area). Another edition of your weekly skim for positive news, weekend plans and community highlights that you think is important or that you actually care about.

This week I wanted to share a heart felt story of a local family who’s struggle far exceed most of ours. I know we all are doing it tough, but this family has taught me that my life really ain’t that bad. If you can try and make it down to the fundraiser at Pockets on Sunday that would mean the world. Details are below in the article.

In this week’s Humepulse edition:

The Council will launch its renewed Social Justice Charter in a special celebration. The council will hold an oration to honour the life of Gary Jungwirth and his legacy of being a passionate advocate for human rights, social justice, community development, and support for refugees and emerging communities. For more info [ CLICK HERE ]

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

First of all you need to watch Arthur and the video of him meeting Sammy Joe. My heart broke to see a family and their son Sammy Joe struggle with living a life. This poor bloke needs oxygen to live and not to mention the rest of the drugs and support around the clock. His parents Maria & Joe taught me what real love looks like. This Sunday Pockets is holding a Fundraiser to raise $10,000 dollars for Sammys next lot of oxygen. Starting at 12pm and going till late Sunday, there will be 3 bands, some Smash burger goodness, raffles and other prizes. Please support this worthy cause. Awesome Hume’ns. [ INFO ] Arthurs video [ WATCH HERE ]

Did you know that Ford in Campbellfield is alive and kicking? I didn’t, I just thought that the big office complex was a head office / admin complex. Turns out Ford are tricking out their Ford Rangers into quick fire emergency units and have been so successful that they have hit manfacuturing capacity. [ INFO ]

MAB the developers of Haystone Business Park in Westmeadows in conjunction with the landholder have gone on a culling exercise of kangaroos to the dismay of the local residents. The residents heard shots and were concerned that the shots were from other activities, but found out and without any consultation that kangaroos were being shot. Although this was done in accordance to the regulations the residents and council should have been notified in an act of transparency. The council released a statement this week. [ INFO ] If you want to see why residents were in dismay I have provided some pics. (WARNING CONTAINS CONFRONTING IMAGES) [ INFO ]

OK All you fit types this the event is for all of you. Yes park runners and sports particpators, I am talking to all of you, who think they can run. This endurance event is like no other, it’s more about your mind against your body which one will quit first? How many laps can you do before you can’t go any more? The event is on Friday the 28th of August and starts at 7pm. Check out how the format works [ INFO ]

Last week I wrote that the Paperific Expo was on last week. We wanted to set the record straight. I was meant to write “next week” meaning this weekend starting from tomorrow the 21st of August. So all you scrapbooking lovers or crafty types, you have this weekend to revel in your hobby and meet like minded people. [ INFO ]

This Section is about informing everyone about how Data centres are causing a risk to our health and changing the area we all live in and love. I have been tracking what is going on for the whole area. Please let me know if you’d like me to write anything in particular.

Tomorrow we all get to voice our concerns and join together to show that this Dater centre is not the right infrastructure our community needs. Join the community in Campbellfield and show those decision makers it’s not wanted.

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