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Email reporter Himangi Singh at [email protected] Hume, in Melbourne’s outer north-west, is one of Australia’s most diverse local government areas, with 140 ethnic groups represented in the area, speaking 125 languages. There are numerous contrasts in Hume, with a large industrial area in Campbellfield, urban residences around Broadmeadows and Gladstone Park and semi-rural areas such as Gr

eenvale and Sunbury. The area is between 13km to 40km away from the Melbourne CBD, with an area of 503 sq km and a population of around 157,000. By 2030, the population is projected to be over 240,000 people. About 65 per cent of Hume is rural land, 25 per cent is urban and the remaining 10 per cent is occupied by Melbourne International Airport. Its boundaries include Merri Creek, the Maribyrnong River, the Western Ring Rd, the Calder and Tullamarine Freeways and the northern outskirts of Sunbury, at the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. The Hume Leader was first published as the Broadmeadows Observer in 1956. Today the Hume Leader covers Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine, Westmeadows and Yuroke. The Hume Leader social media team includes editor Peter Taylor and reporter Natalie Savino.

23/12/2024

Firefighters have battled a blaze that tore through a home in Oak Park as thick black smoke poured from the roof.

As thousands flock to shopping meccas like the Block Arcade, Chadstone and Kath & Kim’s favourite retail spot, Fountain ...
23/12/2024

As thousands flock to shopping meccas like the Block Arcade, Chadstone and Kath & Kim’s favourite retail spot, Fountain Gate, have you wondered who actually owns them and how much they’re worth? > https://bit.ly/49Qa3As

We’re at the halfway point of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association season and we’ve broken down the numbers to see whe...
22/12/2024

We’re at the halfway point of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association season and we’ve broken down the numbers to see where every player compares against one another. See where you come in.

RANKINGS 👉 https://bit.ly/3VTHf4ddia

A duo suspected of being gunrunners in Melbourne’s southeast will stand trial in the County Court after a lengthy invest...
22/12/2024

A duo suspected of being gunrunners in Melbourne’s southeast will stand trial in the County Court after a lengthy investigation by undercover police. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3DmzXQ7

It's the season of twinkling lights and festive cheer! 👼🎄 Families are exploring Victoria's most impressive Christmas di...
22/12/2024

It's the season of twinkling lights and festive cheer! 👼🎄 Families are exploring Victoria's most impressive Christmas displays. Wondering where to go? We've got a massive interactive map. https://bit.ly/41oJcsG 🗺️🎅

An alleged Melbourne con artist has been accused of rorting more than $600k from a range of financial services by allege...
22/12/2024

An alleged Melbourne con artist has been accused of rorting more than $600k from a range of financial services by allegedly posing as other people.

Hundreds of Swinburne University students have closed their textbooks and donned a cap and gown for their graduation cer...
21/12/2024

Hundreds of Swinburne University students have closed their textbooks and donned a cap and gown for their graduation ceremony. Check out all the photos 👉 https://bit.ly/3Pa3izy

Madeleine Fotinos is Greensborough College’s dux of 2024. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉 https://bit.ly/4izCy9d
21/12/2024

Madeleine Fotinos is Greensborough College’s dux of 2024. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉 https://bit.ly/4izCy9d

Have you been out to look at Christmas lights yet? Where do you think the best ones are? Check out out massive interacti...
21/12/2024

Have you been out to look at Christmas lights yet? Where do you think the best ones are? Check out out massive interactive map 👉
https://bit.ly/41oJcsG

Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer or somewhere to get the kids out of the house? See the list of all the che...
21/12/2024

Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer or somewhere to get the kids out of the house? See the list of all the cheapest swimming pools in Victoria 👉 https://bit.ly/49QTnZA

Reinard Halim is Loyola College’s dux of 2024, while Madelaine Dupes was the proxime accessit. 🎓 See the full list of du...
21/12/2024

Reinard Halim is Loyola College’s dux of 2024, while Madelaine Dupes was the proxime accessit. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉 https://bit.ly/4izCy9d

RMIT University students donned their gowns and hats for their graduations this week. Here's the photos from the day ➡️:...
20/12/2024

RMIT University students donned their gowns and hats for their graduations this week. Here's the photos from the day ➡️: https://bit.ly/4gBmcLw

Christian Varrasso is the dux of Doncaster Secondary College with an ATAR score of 99.85. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉...
20/12/2024

Christian Varrasso is the dux of Doncaster Secondary College with an ATAR score of 99.85. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉 https://bit.ly/4izCy9d

Curious about Christmas lights displays in the neighborhood? Wondering where to find the most spectacular ones? Here's a...
20/12/2024

Curious about Christmas lights displays in the neighborhood? Wondering where to find the most spectacular ones? Here's an interactive map showing the locations of stunning displays 📍🎄. https://bit.ly/41oJcsG.

Families in Melbourne’s north are paying almost $100 for a day to use a council-owned pool — an increase of more than 17...
20/12/2024

Families in Melbourne’s north are paying almost $100 for a day to use a council-owned pool — an increase of more than 17 per cent in just two years — with a swimming expert fearing a lack of skills could put youngsters at risk. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/49QTnZA

The identity of a popular Melbourne figure who belts out gospel songs from his mobility scooter in the city has long rem...
20/12/2024

The identity of a popular Melbourne figure who belts out gospel songs from his mobility scooter in the city has long remained a mystery — until now.
Watch his performance here 👇 https://bit.ly/3BGvg30

Dylan Holmes is St Helena Secondary College dux with an ATAR of 99.45. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉 https://bit.ly/4iz...
19/12/2024

Dylan Holmes is St Helena Secondary College dux with an ATAR of 99.45. 🎓 See the full list of duxes 👉 https://bit.ly/4izCy9d

Wade Lees’ football career has been anything but ordinary. He walked us through the "unconventional path" in a feature p...
19/12/2024

Wade Lees’ football career has been anything but ordinary. He walked us through the "unconventional path" in a feature piece in September. STORY 👉 https://bit.ly/4dSRV9X

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Hume, in Melbourne’s outer north-west, is a diverse local government area, with 140 ethnic groups, speaking 125 languages. The area is between 13km to 40km away from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of about 157,000. By 2030, the population is projected to be more than 240,000 people. About 65 per cent of Hume is rural land, 25 per cent is urban and the remaining 10 per cent is occupied by Melbourne Airport.

The Northern Leader covers the Hume suburbs of Broadmeadows, Campbellfield, Coolaroo, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park, Greenvale, Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine, Westmeadows and Yuroke. Also covered are the Moreland suburbs of Oak Park, Hadfield, Glenroy and Gowanbrae.

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