Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
December 22, 1981
The Footscray Council is considering taking out Supreme Court injunctions against four massage parlours operating illegally in the municipality.
30 years ago
December 18, 1991
Like children everywhere at this time of year, Le Quoc Nguyen of Footscray tells Santa of his wishes.
20 years ago
December 19, 2001
They are our mothers, brothers, friends and neighbours. They are the bright lights in our community who put their time and energy into sporting clubs, theatre groups and hospitals, Some of them are passionate advocates for social justice, others want to save the environment or help the elderly enjoy their twilight years. As the International Year of the Volunteer draws to an end, the Mail pays homage to them all, our local heroes.
10 years ago
December 21, 2011
With the average Australian family expected to spend more than $500 on festive trimmings, Sarah Harris disovers it’s Claus and effect in this very merry retail sector where all the business comes at once.