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1986.

Star Weekly looks back on the pages of our predecessors.

40 years ago

29 January, 1986

The west’s scallop fisherman claim their industry and jobs are threatened by a state government decision to review commercial fishing licenses.

30 years ago

31 January, 1996

An Altona youth worker has called for ‘chroming’ to be listed as an offence, after 12 young people were seen inhaling spray can fumes under the pier last weekend.

20 years ago

31 January, 2006

Footscray MP Bruce Mildenhall has retired after 24 years in politics.

10 years ago

27 January, 2016

Williamstown’s Greg Miles, who has called more Melbourne Cup races than anyone, has been recognised in Australia Day honours with an OAM for service to horse racing as a broadcaster.

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