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Toy drive on the move
The annual Christmas Toy Drive run by western suburbs based not-for-profit, West Welcome Wagon, is underway again in an effort to ensure children from asylum…
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Faces of the west
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the west. Keep an eye on this new weekly section for…
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A February Footscray farce
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the tale of marital antics on the Maribyrnong River that could…
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Appeal brings Christmas joy
Sunshine RSL has launched its annual appeal to help bring Christmas joy to disadvantaged children in the community. The RSL’s ‘wishing tree appeal’ is a…
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Teeth on Wheels brings fun dental services to schools
The newest mobile dental van has been unveiled, set to bring accessible dental care to more primary schools. The Teeth on Wheels founding director, and…
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Partial demolition underway
Emergency works have started on the partial demolition of the former council building at 6-18 Alexandra Avenue in Sunshine, due to concerns over the structural…
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Tullamarine truck rollover
Firefighters responded to an incident on South Centre Road, Tullamarine on Thursday 4 December after reports that a truck had rolled over with a person…
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Indoor baseball facility opens
Sunshine Baseball Club has celebrated the official opening of its new indoor training facility which will allow members to practise baseball regardless of weather conditions.…
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Stories of family violence recovery told through art
A moving exhibition telling women’s stories of family violence recovery will have its first presentation in Melbourne’s west as part of the exhibition’s final season.…
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My Place: Eric Horridge
Eric Horridge is the president of the Hillside Probus Club and an author. He spoke to Sam Porter about his community and his newest novel.…
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Western Metro MP resparks cannabis debate
A Western Metropolitan MP has accused the state government of ignoring its own Labor members after a motion to legalise cannabis for personal use was…
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Camper killer’s crimes detailed as suppression lifts
Convicted murderer Greg Lynn’s interactions with police decades before the missing campers’ deaths can now be revealed after a years-long suppression was lifted. The order,…
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Community Calendar
Cypriot Turkish Festival Join the North Cyprus Turkish Community Centre and locals for a vibrant celebration of Cypriot Turkish culture. Live music, cooking classes, film,…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back on the pages of our predecessors. 50 years ago 10 December, 1975 Because of personality clashes between staff and management at…
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Weapons seized
A man has been charged after weapons were seized in Ardeer on Tuesday 2 December. Officers responded to reports of three males spotted allegedly in…
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