Features
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Melton swimmer Jack Carr sets mind at 2020 Tokyo
Jack Carr, 15, has big dreams … and even bigger goals. The Melton teenager trains more than 20 hours per week, and has notched up…
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Community Calendar – July 26, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Duke comes to town John Wayne’s classic western True Grit will be screened from 7.30pm on Friday, August 5, at Melton community…
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Vietnam veteran ‘Irish’ Kummerlowe on life after the military
Vietnam veteran ‘Irish’ Kummerlowe has been president of the Bacchus Marsh RSL for four terms. He tells Sumeyya Ilanbey about life after the military. …
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Kevin Hillier says it’s time to spend that tourism windfall
According to figures released in the council’s Economic Contribution Study last week, Werribee Park Tourism Precinct brings in an enormous number of visitors and generates…
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Kevin Hillier explains why online retail is a hit in Point Cook
When I read last weekend that Point Cook is Melbourne’s top suburb for online shopping, I was not in the least surprised. Let’s face it…
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From the archives – July 20, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner 40 years ago July 21, 1976 Mr B.…
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Community Calendar – July 19, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Spiritual voices Gospel vocalist Deborah Robertson, guitarist Steve Prince and singer Kathryn Mary Johnston will perform at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 100…
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Lesley Jenner on contributing to the Melton community
When Lesley Jenner moved to Melton 12 years ago, she wanted to meet friends, socialise and contribute to her new community. She tells Sumeyya Ilanbey…
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Community Calendar – July 12, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dig in at garden group The Melton garden club meets at 7.30pm, fourth Wednesday of the month, at Arnolds Creek Community Centre,…
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Ballan resident Stephanie Day share her love of trees
Stephanie Day founded the Ballan Arboretum Group in 2014 to share her love of trees with the community. She discusses their significant role in Moorabool’s…
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Community Calendar: Markets, cooking & singing – July 6, 2016
Circus fun day Kids of all ages can learn to hula-hoop, juggle and see the experts from Ruccis Circus School in action on July 9,…
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Damien Loizou on issues confronting Aboriginal people
Warlpiri man Damien Loizou recently gave a talk at the Bacchus Marsh library about issues confronting Aboriginal people. He speaks with Sumeyya Ilanbey about the…
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Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene
Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world. How…
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Truffle tour & NAIDOC Week – Community Calendar, June 28, 2016
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Ideas for restless kids Melton council has organised several school holiday activities at Melton, Caroline Springs and Diggers Rest. ■ 9747 5300…
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From the archives 22-06-1016
From the archives: Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner. 40 year ago June 23, 1976 Little River’s…
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