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Star Weekly looks back through the pages of the predcessors.

35 years ago

February 4, 1987

The State Government will build a $5 million court complex in Sunshine or Footscray over the next three to five years.

25 years ago,

February 5, 1997

Brimbank commissioners remain uncertain whether they will give up on their posts next month.

20 years ago

February 5, 2002

A St Albans warehouse will be the temporary home to Victoria’s film and television industry.

10 years ago

January 31, 2012

Brimbank faces an education crisis for students with autism unless drastic steps are taken to boost training and services.

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