As Star Weekly becomes the future, Laura Michell looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
May 15, 1974
Plans by Melton Sewerage Authority to construct a large sewage treatment works adjacent to the Werribee River a short distance upstream from Cobbledicks Ford are seen by Werribee Shire Council as a threat to the river.
30 years ago
May 16, 1984
Werribee Shire Council has lent its support “in principle” to relocating the Newmarket Saleyards in Werribee Shire. Shire president Cr John Gibbons said in a press release many appropriate sites existed. He said Werribee was “ideal”.
20 years ago
May 11, 1994
Werribee Sports and Community Club has slammed recent reports that its proposed $1.5 million redevelopment of the neglected Centenary Hall building would be unprofitable.
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