From the archives – August 16, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
August 18, 1976
Education Department buildings may face savage cuts...
Mother of five Barbara Bates on what makes her happy
Mother of five Barbara Bates is an integral part of Ardeer South Primary School.
She talks to Alexandra Laskie about her busy schedule and what makes...
From the archives – August 9, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
August 11, 1976
Sitting councillors have been challenged in three...
Community Calendar – August 9, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Get savvy online
Want to find out how easy it is to communicate online? Then try YouthNow’s “pass IT on” program for the young...
Brimbank resident Charlie Skidmore still going strong at 92
Sunshine RSL member and former Sunshine city councillor Charlie Skidmore is still going strong at 92.
He talks to Ben Cameron about growing up in...
From the archives – August 2, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate.
40 years ago
August 4, 1976
The Federal Government has cancelled funds for...
Community Calendar – August 2, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Meditation for women
A five-week meditation course for women starts on August 3 at the Good Shepherd Community House in St Albans. Held from...
Fiona Clarke on teaching students at Mackellar Primary School
Fiona Clarke has been teaching and guiding students at Delahey’s Mackellar Primary School for 20 years.
What’s your connection to the area?
I have worked in...
From the archives – July 26, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
July 28, 1976
Public opposition is erupting against state government...
Community Calendar – July 26, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Considering council?
People considering standing for council in October can attend a free information session at Brimbank Community and Civic Centre on August 8...
Kevin Hillier – In the doghouse – July 26, 2016
■ While we all talk about participation and health being the number one reasons to get out and play sport, there’s no doubt we...
Kevin Hillier says it’s time to spend that tourism windfall
According to figures released in the council’s Economic Contribution Study last week, Werribee Park Tourism Precinct brings in an enormous number of visitors and...
Kevin Hillier explains why online retail is a hit in Point Cook
When I read last weekend that Point Cook is Melbourne’s top suburb for online shopping, I was not in the least surprised. Let’s face...
From the archives – July 20, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
July 21, 1976
Mr B. Fabretto estate agent...
Community Calendar – July 19, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
National Tree Day
National Tree Day is on at Sydenham Park, next to the Keilor Golf Course, on Sunday, July 31, 10am-3pm. BYO garden...
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After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year.
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