The Latest Breaking News from Hume

The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers

Behind the empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets across Victoria and New South Wales is a fraught battle between workers and employers that could affect the future of workplaces everywhere.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024

Woman hit and killed by four-wheel-drive on Hume Highway

The fatal crash occurred at 4am.

The Canberra Times · Nov 13, 2024

This stretch of bygone bitumen was a real killer - mind the gap!

During a two-week period in 1981, seven fatal accidents occurred here.

The Canberra Times · Oct 11, 2024

Worker's broken hand lands Cleanaway in court over alleged safety breach

The Commonwealth prosecutor says a worker's hand was damaged when caught in a baler.

The Canberra Times · Jun 13, 2023

Govt seeks cashed-up partner for Hume recycling facility rebuild

Proposed new recycling facility to be fast-tracked, capacity doubled.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2023

ESA picks 'bright, shiny and new' things over firefighters: union

The union is angry at the decision to buy a driving simulator with no consultation.

The Canberra Times · May 20, 2023

Recycling material being diverted to Western Sydney

At this stage approximately 36 tonnes of material is being transported to Sydney.

The Canberra Times · Jan 5, 2023

Smelly problem soon to transform into a large pile of unwanted plastic

After the Hume fire, all recycling will be diverted to the Mugga tip for "temporary storage".

The Canberra Times · Dec 28, 2022

'Acutely aware' of increasing risk: Hume bushfire training facility proposed

If approved the training site would be built on a 35,163 square-metre site, inclusive of a helipad.

The Canberra Times · Oct 13, 2022