Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
April 12, 1983
The western suburbs are set to give Prince Charles and Lady Diana a rowdy reception when they tour the area this week. Hundreds of unemployed and homeless people are planning to confront the Royal couple when they visit the region on Thursday morning.
30 years ago
April 14, 1993
Last week’s state budget cuts to health services will not affect Western Hospital’s plans to cater for an additional 600 births a year at its campus in St Albans but some other services might be cut.
20 years ago
April 16, 2003
Maribyrnong Council has expressed concerns about the long-term health of Francis Street residents following the release of a three-part EPA report.
10 years ago
April 17, 2013
Trades Hall has endorsed a campaign by Williamstown residents fighting a high-rise development on the Williamstown peninsula as the developer this week sought to demolish Victoria’s oldest three-storey brick hotel.