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11/12/2022

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.

35 years ago

December 15, 1987

Bulla Shire President, Cr Des Dumbrell was punched in the face in the council offices last Monday when a meeting between Bulla Council, Sunbury residents and Road Construction Authority representatives developed into a brawl.

30 years ago

December 15, 1992

The establishment of a higher education/TAFE facility at Caloola could inject almost $6 million a year into the Sunbury and regional economy.

25 years ago

December 16, 1997

Elderly, disabled and isolated residents living in fire-prone areas will be encouraged to register their names with the Macedon Ranges council.

20 years ago

December 17, 2002

A family picnic at Hanging Rock turned to tragedy with the death of a 13-year-old Sunbury boy.

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