What’s cooking at Dandy Market?
In response to the Covid-19 lockdown, Dandenong Market’s smorgasbord of food vendors are cooking ready-to-eat meals for busy families to take home.
Some of the...
Garden of sweet delights
Social distancing doesn’t stop Mercy Place Dandenong residents indulging sweet tooths and green thumbs.
The aged-care residents marked International Chocolate Day on 7 July with...
Art drawcard at a ‘good price’
A Covid-ravaged economy has delivered a “good price” in building the landmark Greater Dandenong Gallery of Art.
The contemporary public art gallery will occupy the...
Draft hub’s ‘community feel’
Much innovation is hidden in the just-released Keysborough South Community Hub draft design, according to a Greater Dandenong councillor.
The naturally lit building with copious...
Library turns ‘new normal’ leaf
Traditionally, libraries are regarded as quiet places.
At Dandenong Library, which has re-opened under strict Covid-19 restrictions, this is especially the case.
After being shut down...
‘Secret’ peace park discovery
Questions have been raised about the origins of a little-known International Peace Park in Springvale.
Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan asked about this “secret garden”...
Portrait of strength
From the darkness of war, Dandenong artist Humaira Fayazi finds ways to shine light on the heroics of women.
The former refugee’s poignant works have...
Hub’s opening looms – with restrictions
The keen wait for the Springvale Community Hub is nearly over.
As photographer Gary Sissons illustrates, the $50-million-plus facility is taking spectacular shape before...
Writers fest goes virtual
Greater Dandenong’s Emerging Writers Festival has moved entirely online for 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
It follows the council’s announcement to also virtually host its...
Driving in the movie lovers
After 10 weeks of closed gates, Dandenong’s Lunar Drive-In became a lone beacon for film buffs.
On 1 June, the spacious four-screen complex was the...
Diners back on the blocks
VIP Kitchen’s chef Hai Yan, pictured, was back on the chopping board as Springvale restaurants re-opened for limited table dining from 1 June.
Eateries...
Virtual cocktails for real comedy
A unique fundraiser for a vital Dandenong service will raise a toast to the nation’s acclaimed comedians in lounge rooms across Australia.
Wellsprings for Women...
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Cobras coming together at ideal time
Top spot on the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s Turf 2 ladder is now HSD’s to lose following its comfortable win over Narre Warren and...
