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Worth a look: 5 stories you may have missed

Stories from around the Star Weekly network this week that could have wider significance

 

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Truck curfew causes havoc for Epping market

A little known election promise to introduce a night truck curfew on Melbourne’s east is causing havoc for the new fruit and veg wholesale market.

 

School uniforms cost Michael Kennedy’s parents, and others, too much, they say. Picture: Kristian Scott

School uniform costs slammed

The managing director of the company that makes and sells uniforms schools across Melbourne has hit back at claims it is overcharging.

 

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Western Distributor ‘will destroy parkland’

More than a decade of work to revitalise Yarraville parkland would be destroyed by a proposed new truck toll-road, according to furious residents and community groups.

 

VCAT rejects case against Bacchus Marsh SES

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has dismissed a case that sought a review of Bacchus Marsh State Emergency Service’s decision to “warn” four volunteers for disciplinary reasons.

 

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Library named in honour of Julia Gillard

 

 

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  • Council adopts community safety statement

    Council adopts community safety statement

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 504582 Brimbank council has adopted a a ‘statement of commitment for a safe and inclusive Brimbank’ which council said…

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    Cricket for a cause

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    Program for aspiring entrepreneurs

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 504582 Brimbank council is offering a program for entrepreneurs, intraprenuers and small-business owners looking to future-proof their business. According to council, the CUL-TI-VATE program…

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    Pelligra joins Brooklyn Recycling Group

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 502789 Property developer Pelligra has formally joined the Brooklyn Recycling Group (BRG) under Victoria’s first statutory Better Environment Plan (BEP). As a major landholder…

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    The Department of Health has listed six measles exposure sites in Tullamarine since 10 February. The most recent exposure incidents occurred on Wednesday 18 February at Melbourne Airport, terminal 4…

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    Bulls into granny

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 535878 Keilor is hoping its second time lucky in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 grand final. After making the decider…

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    Lions return to form

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 532918 It was a return to form for Taylors Lakes on Saturday, but it might be a little bit too late in the Victorian…

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    Women’s history centre stage

    A special one-off theatrical performance is coming to the Kyneton Town Hall in celebration of International Women’s Day. In 2026, the theme for International Women’s Day is #BalanceTheScales – a…

  • Crack down on dodgy drivers

    Crack down on dodgy drivers

    New reforms are being introduced to protect Victorian taxi or ride-share passengers from being ripped off. The reforms, which come into effect on Sunday 1 March, will make it easier…

  • Police appeal for information on the disappearance of Brendan Breen

    Police appeal for information on the disappearance of Brendan Breen

    Police are appealing for information as part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Brendan Breen 14 years ago. The then 55-year-old was last seen in Melbourne on 12…

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    Australia gears up for its biggest cuppa yet!

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 497716 Cancer Council is calling on Aussies to rally their family, friends, and especially their workmates, for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, the nation’s iconic…