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14/09/2022

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.

35 years ago

September 23, 1987

Migrant groups were reeling last week after a federal government decision to close the Midway Migrant Hostel at Maribyrnong.

25 years ago

September 24, 1997

The family of Ms Corie Ralston – the St Albans mother of two who died last week – have lashed out at sections of the media for sensationalising her death.

20 years ago

September 24, 2002

Sunshine Swim and Leisure Centre may gain an extra toddlers’ pool in the proposed re-development of the centre.

10 years ago

September 25, 2012

Made to measure: a revolution of rising costs and the internet present a challenge, and an opportunity, for small-scale dress designers and makers. Tegan Forder reports.

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