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...
From the archives – July 19, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
July 21, 1976
A federally-financed report has attacked the oppressive...
Androulla Sakkas on helping people build their businesses
Despite success in the corporate world, Taylors Lakes’ Androulla Sakkas felt “consumed” by work.
She tells Ben Cameron she took the plunge with a new...
Kevin Hillier – In the doghouse – July 13, 2016
What do you make of a very proud and famous football club – one which is exceptionally well run and well resourced and with...
Community Calendar, July 12, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Look into history
Keilor Historical Society’s next monthly meeting is at 7pm on July 13, in the upstairs community meeting room at Brimbank council’s...
From the archives – July 12, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate
40 years ago
July 14, 1976
The Board of Works had inadequate information...
Community Calendar: Markets, cooking & singing – July 6, 2016
Circus fun day
Kids of all ages can learn to hula-hoop, juggle and see the experts from Ruccis Circus School in action on July 9,...
Dingo Foundation & Keilor’s history – Community Calendar, July 5, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Team up to tango
Take free Argentine Tango classes at the corner of Glengala Road and Simmie Street. Sunshine, 7.30-8.30pm Thursdays.
■ 9331 6580
Volunteer in...
From the archives 05-07-2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate.
40 years ago
July 7, 1976
Sunshine Council has told the state government...
Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world.
How long...
Argentine Tango & National Tree Day – Community Calendar, June 28, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Team up to tango
Take free Argentine Tango classes at the corner of Glengala Road and Simmie Street. Sunshine, 7.30-8.30pm, Thursdays.
■ 9331 6580
Build a...
From the archives 22-06-1016
From the archives: Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner.
40 year ago
June 23, 1976
Little River’s “forgotten” primary school...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
