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15/01/2022

From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.

January 25 2012

Second life. Giving youth a second chance to reconnect.

January 16 2002

A Maribyrnong councillor and a high-profile youth worker are calling on the state attorney-general to extend legislation to further protect young people against sexual exploitation and abuse.

January 15 1992

Three people in the western suburbs become victims of domestic violence every day, according to crime statistics released last week.

January 19 1982

Dr Rony Capes, 47, is confident he can restore complete unity in the Footscray Football Club if he becomes president.

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