Machine for empathy
An imaginative exploration of bullying on the autism spectrum (ASD) is close to home for writer-director Jolyon James.
His musical theatre work Robot Song tells...
Art of high standing
The latest installation of bright street art has graced Dandenong’s Indian Precinct.
Artists Sohail Yamin, Yoge Biju, Rashmi Gore and Natasha Narain have festooned the...
A burger of many layers
This burger at Dandenong Market looks literally like a tall order.
Coinciding with National Burger Day on 28 May, burger house The Grill has constructed...
Make-overs for a cause
Keysborough make-up artist Alice Tran is creating a Biggest Morning Tea with an enticing difference for mothers and daughters.
The owner of Curated by Alice...
Lebanese feasts fit for royalty
This week’s column was supposedly all about tasting some fine, creamy hummus on the eve of International Hummus Day.
But what King of Falafel stallholders...
A feast of vibrancy
A sumptuous collection of Indonesian costumes, feasts and dances was enjoyed at the Indonesian Multicultural Festival on 28 April.
Dignitaries included Melbourne’s Consul-General of Indonesia,...
Dance back into Bunjil history
Relics of the former Dandenong-based Bunjil ACDC (Aboriginal Culture and Dance Club) of Wurundjeri and other Nations group are on display in an exhibition...
High-end fashion steps into Little India
Couture Mantra by Kiran Lally's Dandenong store officially launched with a fashion runway party on 23 March.
Based at 109 Foster Street, the launch...
Stocking up for Ramadan
Dates, bottled water from Mecca, electronic clocks, plain clothing and lipstick are in demand in the lead-up to Ramadan 2019.
Muslims start observing the holy...
A voice soaring to acclaim
Keysborough student and singer Taitusi Matia’s has hit a high note, claiming a Kangan Institute award.
Mr Matia, who recently completed a Diploma of Music...
Tonic for good health
A free health check was perhaps a kick-starter for healthy lives.
Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre (SMRC) hosted a Healthy LIFE Expo that helped the...
Meet the critters in Dandenong Creek
The wonders of life in a local waterway were celebrated at Tirhatuan Park on Thursday 11 April.
Discover Dandenong Creek Festival featured fishing, live animal...
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Sandown rezoning on track
Sandown racecourse’s owner has announced that it will seek to rezone the iconic venue, but insisting there are no firm plans for redevelopment.
In a...
