Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
40 years ago
February 15, 1983
Last Tuesday’s dust storm caused havoc for Footscray’s Electricity Supply Department.
30 years ago
February 17, 1993
Further expansion of Highpoint could sound the death knell of five major western suburbs discount department stores, according to a Footscray council report.
20 years ago
March 5, 2003
The oldest elder of Wurundjeri people endorsed a statement of commitment between indigenous Australians and the Maribyrnong council towards reconciliation during the final council meeting before elections, last Monday night.
10 years ago
February 20, 2013
Sweeping new powers will enable police to ban troublemakers from a vast swathe of Footscray and surrounding areas for up to a year.