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The mystery of who shot Albert Marr
Williamstown amateur historian Barb McNeill is Star Weekly’s history columnist. This week she tells the rollicking tale of fight that took place in 1925 outside…
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New Trugo clubrooms
Ahead of its 100th anniversary next year, the Footscray Trugo Club is getting a new lease on life. A unique game invented at the Newport…
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Funding for Footscray institute
The Footscray Mechanics Institute on Nicholson Street will share in more than $100,000 in state government funding for mechanics institutes across Victoria. Local Government Minister…
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Maribyrnong burglary investigated
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an aggravated burglary in Maribyrnong on January 27. Police allege the offenders entered the Rosamond Road residence about 5.45am…
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Western United player charged with betting scandal
Two men, including a Western United player, will face court for their involvement in an alleged betting scandal surrounding the A-League men’s soccer season. Detectives…
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Birdwatching bliss in Melton
Looking for an interesting way to spend your Saturday morning? Grab your best pair of binoculars and head to Hannah Watts Park on Saturday, June…
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RACV says buckle up, as seatbelt fines raise concerns
RACV is urging all Victorians to wear seatbelts every time they are in a vehicle, following alarming new figures that show more than 8,500 drivers…
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Truck-free zones announced
The announcement of new no-truck zones in the inner-west has been cautiously welcomed by local traffic campaigners who still want more done to improve safety…
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Franklin comes to Newport
His comedy career might’ve taken him from Scotland, to Singapore and from Hong Kong to Hobart, but next week Chris Franklin will be performing in…
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Race to the Mountview Theatre for new show
Over three weekends, a beloved Australian play will be making its way to Macedon. The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, an uplifting and big-hearted comedy about…
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No horsing around
Every King’s Birthday long weekend, the finest horse riders in Australia trot, canter and gallop over to Werribee Park. Why do they do that? To…
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Decision to abolish free camping welcomed
Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria (CRPVic) has welcomed the Victorian government’s decision to abolish free camping at Parks Victoria campsites, following a campaign by the…
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Energy bill help extended
The state government is investing a further $600,000 to expand the Energy Assistance Program to meet increasing demand. The Victorian Budget 2025/26 invests $331.9 million…
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Alarming research shows young drivers most likely to speed
New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research shows that young Victorian drivers’ acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers. The TAC’s latest Community…
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The biggest and most common tax mistake
CPA Australia is urging taxpayers to not rush into lodging their tax returns early, with this being one of the biggest and most common mistakes.…
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