Hello Hume’ns (The awesome people of the Hume area).
This year Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. The usual events we see are either postponed or have been cancelled to make way for all of us to commemorate, remember, acknowledge and honour our veterans. The Hume area has a deep military history which is observed by the diverse community that call this area home. “Lest we Forget“
In this week’s Humepulse edition:
Bin update
The Last Anzac
Memorial Services
and more …..
Hume Council News & Events
Strike action update
As you all well know, there is a strike action being taken by some council staff and it is effecting the rubbish collection of red bins. The Council have started a catch up service and still want those who’s bins have not been emptied to fill out the form and they will organise a catch up. The catch up service pinpoints certain areas that are effected the most and then alternates to the areas that missed out. Councillor Jarod Bell explains the details in this video and for the form to fill out if your bin gets missed.[ INFO ]
Council Events Calendar
We thought we would add events that are free or cost very little to attend. Check out the Council Calendar for this week [ INFO ]
Anzac Day Events
Last man of Anzac
Alec Campbell (1899–2002) was Australia’s last surviving Gallipoli veteran. Enlisting at just 16 by falsifying his age, he served as a messenger and water carrier with the 15th Battalion during the 1915 campaign.
Despite contracting a fever that caused lifelong facial paralysis, Campbell led a prolific post-war life as a carpenter, union leader, and yachtsman, even earning an economics degree at age 50. Known as "The Last Anzac," he became a national symbol of endurance. Campbell passed away at 103, closing a living chapter of Australia’s military history. Alecs full story is here
Humes local Anzac day Services
Anzac Day is a chance to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served in defence of our nation, and for those who continue to serve today.
Craigieburn services
Dawn Service 5.45am for a 6am start.
Morning Service 9.45 am for a 10am start.
Craigieburn War Memorial, Northeast quadrant of Anzac Park.
Conducted by Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance Committee, visit their website for more information.
Westmeadows service
Dawn Service 5.45am for a 6am start.
Westmeadows War Memorial, Raleigh Street.
Conducted by the Tullapark Scouts.
Bulla service
Morning Service 8.30am.
Bulla War Memorial (Old Shire Offices), Bulla Road.
Conducted by Bulla Garden Club.
Sunbury services
Friday 24 April
Sunbury Anzac Youth Vigil.
6pm Friday 24 April until 6am Saturday 25 April.
Sunbury War Memorial Cenotaph, Stawell Street.
Saturday 25 April
Dawn Service 6am.
March: 9.50am (starting from the post office area on Evans Street).
Morning service 10.15am.
Sunbury War Memorial Cenotaph, Stawell Street.
Hosted by the Sunbury RSL Sub-branch, visit their website for more details.
Anzac Day Ride
For those who own bikes and want to participate in an event. The Annual Anzac Bike Ride is on, starting at the BP at Calder. Ride to Mount Macedon for a minutes silence and then back to Keilor Hotel. See below for details.
Meet point: Calder park bp outbound, Stands up at 9:30am. Destination: Mount Macedon memorial cross for a minute silence.
End point: Keilor hotel - 670 old Calder highway Keilor, back garden/bar area for meals, drinks and the Anzac Day game on the big screen.
Hume Local Events
Friday 24th April
Whether you want to start the weekend with an adrenaline rush or test your car, bike, or looking to chase championship points this season, this event is for you. [ INFO ]
Saturday 25th April
Anzac Day Football match screenings at various local pubs
No other events have been scheduled
Sunday 26th April
Relax at Marnong Estate in the afternoon and take in some great music at Vista Vibes. This weekend is Monica Casaceli playing some acoustic greats. [ INFO ]
Why not discover your surroundings by going to the Australian Heritage Festival 2026 - Walking Westmeadows. [ INFO ]
Free swimming sessions are back on this Sunday arfternoon. [ INFO ]
Rest of the week - Local Happenings
Local Gig Guide
CAMPBELLFIELD/ FAWKNER
Back to the 80's With Fahrenheit | 24th April | Bebe’s Bar Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info
RAT PACK – ANZAC DAY EVE | 24th April | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info
SONGS OF FARNHAM | 25th April | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info
Frequency Live - Free Sunday Funday | 24th April | Musicland 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner click for info
GLADSTONE PARK
Soulfare | 24th April | Pockets - 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - 8pm. [INFO]
Alfie Rocker | 25th April | Pockets - 11/217 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - 8pm. [INFO]
Nat Allison | 24th April | Gladstone Park Hotel -196 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - starts 6pm.
Mitch Fontaine | 25th April | Gladstone Park Hotel -196 Mickleham Rd, Gladstone Park - starts 6pm.
KEILOR PARK
Monique | 24th April | Lush Rooftop & Bar - 5/2 Thomsons Rd, Keilor Park.
SUNBURY
The Colonel | 25th April | Piano on Evans 67A Evans St, Sunbury 11pm.
TBA- Live Music | 24th April | Russo Estate 760 Holden Road, Diggers Rest 6pm - 9pm.
Gareth Hugget | 24th April | The Industrial 2/61 McDougall Road, Sunbury,
AIRPORT WEST / TULLAMARINE
Redline | 25th April | Skyways Hotel 113 Matthews Avenue, Airport West
Amina | 24th April | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
Essendon Fields - 6:00pm - 9:00pm.Niko | 25th April | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
Essendon Fields - 7:00pm - 10:00pm.Brendan Cooney | 26th April | Mr. McCracken 1A Larkin Boulevard,
Essendon Fields - 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
