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18/09/2022

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.

30 years ago

September 22, 1992

There are positive signs that the recession is starting to thaw regionally – and throughout the state.

25 years ago

September 23, 1997

Macedon Ranges shire council’s new rating structure has been labelled inadequate by Councillor Geoff Neil who will attempt to have it revamp.

20 years ago

September 24, 2002

A 51-year-old Sunbury man has drowned and three others are missing in what is being described as the nation’s worst yachting tragedy since the 1998 Sydney to Hobart disaster.

10 years ago

September 25, 2012

Heart breakers: Kangas steal flag with goal after siren.

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