Hume

Hume is a region spanning northeastern Victoria with several major towns including Benalla, Wodonga, Wangaratta, and Shepparton positioned along key transport routes. These centers serve as hubs connecting farming communities to the southern areas and provide services to surrounding agricultural lands.

The region was formed in 1994 when several local government areas merged to create the current administrative structure. This restructuring allowed better coordination between different municipalities and their shared services across the northeastern territory.

Educational institutions including La Trobe University, University of Melbourne, and Charles Sturt University provide higher education opportunities throughout the regional centers.

The region is well connected by major roads and transport corridors that make traveling between towns and to areas further south straightforward. Visitors will find accommodation, dining, and services concentrated in the larger town centers.

The Goulburn Valley at the heart of the region leads Australia in farm production with extensive dairy operations, orchards, and vineyards supplying markets across Asia. This agricultural output forms the backbone of the regional economy.