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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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Tullamarine vaccine plant opens
The Southern Hemisphere’s first cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility has opened in Tullamarine. The new CSL Seqirus facility will be able to supply Australia with critical…
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Family of film festival finalists
A western suburbs family has been selected as film festival finalists for each of their short films. Filmmaker Tez Frost (Tez Vi Truong), his seven-year…
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EPA to suspend Kealba licence
Community tensions have risen around operations at the Kealba landfill after the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) announced it will suspend Barro Group’s licence to operate…
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EPA to suspend Kealba licence
The Barro Group’s licence to operate the Kealba landfill will be suspended by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The EPA informed the Victorian Civil and…
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Police investigate Braybrook incident
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery in Braybrook on Wednesday 5 November. It’s believed the offender, armed with a kitchen knife, approached…
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Derrimut carbon monoxide leak
Sixty people evacuated a Derrimut pork processing plant due to a carbon monoxide leak on Monday 1 December. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said there were…
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Fired up for Christmas
Santa Claus is joining the Caroline Springs CFA (Country Fire Authority) for its annual ‘Santa run’ this month. On Christmas Eve from 2pm, Father Christmas…
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Mental health hospital reopens
A new 21-bed hospital, which will provide private mental health services to residents in Melbourne’s west, has opened in St Albans. The Sunshine Clinic Private…
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Cricket match celebrates connection
More than 80 people attended a friendly T20 cricket match in Sunshine West on 27 November, played by members of the Sunshine Heights Cricket Club…
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St Albans attack
Police have charged a man after he allegedly assaulted another man in a random attack in St Albans on Saturday 29 November. Police will allege…
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