Safe space for small dogs
Dog walking has become one of the most popular leisure exercise activities during the Covid pandemic.
Which makes the opening of a new dog park...
Hobby fliers up in the air
Model plane flyers are among a host of outdoor hobbyists cooling their jets during at least six weeks of stage 4 lockdown.
Scott Baker is...
Time to help one another
As one people on this our earthly home, these last few months have indeed brought this reality into focus.
It has also highlighted the need...
Spectacle in our skies
Bangholme’s green wedge is home to a variety of amazing creatures in the skies.
Journal photographer and keen bird-watcher GARY SISSONS has staked out the...
Light relief in aged homes
A Dandenong funeral home is beaming in live entertainment to locked-down aged care residents.
Le Pine and White Lady Funerals will stream a horse-themed film...
Faith and love in Covid times
How do we sustain ourselves, our loved ones and our community as the darkness seems to deepen, as an infectious disease re-grips our lives...
Farmers bounty makes buyers’ market
Seasonal produce at Dandenong Market is in cheap abundance, up to 50 per cent cheaper than supermarkets.
In this National Farmers Market Week (2-8...
Delays build for Springvale Hub
Springvale Community Hub’s will be “softer” and later than originally anticipated, says Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti.
The $50 million-plus project, whose works had already...
Organic step for farm-fresh stall
Undaunted by the pandemic, a certified-organic produce stall has quickly cultivated a ready following at Dandenong Market.
Peninsula Organic Farmgate opened at the market weeks...
Connection and inspiration through Flora
Quince Frances has always been a maker.
“I love using my hands to create. I have a clear memory of sitting at a craft table...
Proteges leap into cyber masterclasses
Rising stars at a Noble Park ballet school have converted their lounge rooms into dance studios to be mentored by some of Australia’s best...
Plaza seats removed in lockdown
Armada Dandenong Plaza’s vendors are selling takeaway only as part of stage 3 restrictions.
As in the previous lockdown, seating in the mall and food...