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27/03/2022

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.

30 years ago

March 25, 1992

More than 80 poker machines could be installed in local hotels and clubs by the middle of this year.

25 years ago

March 26, 2002

New Moorabool mayor Allan Comrie has refused to respond to criticism levelled at him last week by Bacchus Riding councillor Peter Russell and former mayor Marg Card.

20 years ago

March 27, 2007

The federal and state governments dropped a bombshell last Friday by inaugurating the $208 million stage two of the Deer Park Bypass with less than 24 hours’ notice.

10 years ago

March 27, 2012

Community groups and heritage workers have slammed Moorabool Council’s decision to demolish Bacchus Marsh’s old cream brick library building.

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