FROM THE ARCHIVES
40 years ago
January 14, 1976
A confidential state government report on Sunshine council, prepared by a special local government investigator and sent to the Minister...
My Brimbank: Jessica Gerger
Friends of Kororoit Creek president Jessica Gerger talks to Ben Cameron about her unique upbringing, her one-woman comedy show and her vision of keeping...
Merry Christmas from Star Weekly
Star Weekly would like to wish readers and advertisers a safe and happy Christmas.
We are proud to have brought you the latest local news...
My Brimbank: Shayna Henry-Camilleri
With five children to care for, including two of her own and her three siblings, Shayna Henry-Camilleri feels older than her 22 years. But the...
My Brimbank: Pat Kelly
Keilor Downs local Pat Kelly, 81, is retiring after working at Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans for the past 34 years. She...
Teen star in for the long haul
Billie Arch has learnt already that not everything goes to plan in the life of a young athlete.
But her adaptability and refusal to be...
From the Archives: The Advocate, November 27
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
November 26, 1975
The Advocate office was evacuated by Sunshine police last Wednesday...
My Brimbank: Vaughan Scott
When Sydenham resident Vaughan Stott isn’t training to be a CFA firefighter he’s busy raising funds for Movember. He tells Paul Shapiro why he...
From the Archives: The Advocate, November 17
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
November 19, 1975
Anti-Whitlam demonstrators have attacked Australian Labor Party campaign headquarters...
My Brimbank: Ellearn Savidis
Ellearn Savidis has always been fascinated by motors. Now 18, the Taylors Lakes apprentice mechanic has landed her dream gig – working for Mercedes...
From the Archives: The Advocate, November 10
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
November 12, 1975
A petite, blonde detective has been appointed to Sunshine...
My Brimbank: Belinda Spillman
Belinda Spillman is captaining a team walking in the Brimbank Relay for Life later this month. She tells Ian Ackerman about her motivation to...
Worth a look: Pictures of the month
Our pick of pictures taken by our Star Weekly photographers during October
Altona Primary School prep pupils Ashley, Hayden and Cecilia; and principal Kevin Enright, dressed in period...
From the Archives: The Advocate, November 3
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
November 5, 1975
A woman doctor has accused Melton council of “complete...
My Brimbank: Alannah Ciangura
Most teenagers wouldn’t dream of spending their weekends raising money for charity, but Sunshine student Alannah Ciangura loves helping her community. She spoke to...
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Arnott excited for Thunder challenge
New Keilor Thunder men’s coach Ash Arnott is chomping at the bit to get on court with the National Basketball League 1 South club.
Arnott...
