Spirits lift as we reunite
As I type this message, our country, our state, our city, communities and the residents across, appear to be aflutter with exuberance and anticipation....
Show stopper leaves empty feeling
Dandenong Show society’s president John Follett will feel an emptiness in mid-November – the traditional weekend date for the 149-year-old show.
A week in the...
Bazaar crowds return
Crowds bustled back into the re-opened Dandenong Market’s Bazaar on Friday 30 October.
For months, about 130 traders – including florists, newsagent, key cutter, pet...
Park’s open for leisure
Dandenong Park’s redevelopment has come to fruition.
Under its historic trees, the park has been transformed with an illuminated Dandenong sign, a new Stan Prior...
Cabaret tribute to Dad’s odyssey
Drum Theatre is set to ‘re-open’ with an online-streamed production and virtual Q&A session.
The critically acclaimed cabaret A Migrant’s Son will be streamed into...
Hub’s slow reveal
Anticipation is building for Springvale Community Hub’s doors to finally open.
The hub was officially opened by mayor of the time Jim Memeti on 20...
Spooky thrills chilled
Thanks to Covid, there’s plenty of masks but not so many trick-or-treats in store for this year’s Halloween.
Dandenong Market decked out in spine-chilling decorations...
Cases on the downhill run
Noble Park Skate Park rolled back to life as Covid-19 restrictions eased to the 'Second Step'.
Sporty types returned to skate parks, tennis courts, outdoor...
Spread the word
Bradley John is making room for a year’s supply of peanut butter after taking out the Dandenong Market’s inaugural National Peanut Day competition.
The much-loved...
Colour, noise and friends return
St Anthony’s Primary School students were given a colourful welcome back to classrooms on Monday 12 October.
Staff, including principal Patrika Rowley, dressed up brightly...
U3A lessons go digital
Despite Covid disruptions, Dandenong U3A has survived by adaption to technology.
At its annual general meeting – held online on Zoom – outgoing president Vivienne...
Back to school ‘normal’
After a two-month hiatus, Dandenong Primary School students and staff were reunited face to face on Monday 12 October.
Photographer GARY SISSONS captured the joy...
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