Entertainment
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Shia vision launched
The vision for a community centre for Shia Hazara communities was launched at an Eid al-Fitr celebration at Noble Park North on 15 May. Alamdar…
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Pump up the jam
One of Dandenong’s legendary food stalls will be offering a National Donut Day special. Dandee Donuts, which has been operating since 1968, will be offering…
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100 km on a treadmill – R U OK?
A Springvale gym manager will be hoping to clock a massive 100 kilometres on the treadmill for charity. Karen Lilley, of Springvale Anytime Fitness, is…
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‘King of Happy Hour’ reigns
Singer and keyboardist Neville Fernandez needs little prompting to entertain his co-residents. His weekly singalongs have earned him the name ‘Happy Hour King’ at Arcare…
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Facing realities
The walls could be said to have eyes at an exhibition at Connection Arts Space in Dandenong. Or perhaps in artist SA Vandort’s work, his…
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Forever Fest aims high
A candidate astronaut for the Mars One space-colony will be ‘making a difference’ closer to home. Dianne McGrath will appear via ZOOM as ambassador for…
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Autumn’s season of soul
Of late I have been really struck by the enormous beauty of our city’s autumn leaves: trees with red leaves capping lower green leaves yet…
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Game on for legend’s trophy
More than 200 young footballers showed off their skills in front of former Socceroo skipper Paul Wade at St John’s Regional College, Dandenong. Boys and…
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Eid festival fun
An Eid Festival celebrating the end of the Ramadan fast will be held at Armada Dandenong Plaza. The shopping centre will host an Eid Festival…
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Veteran joins ‘100 Club’
A World War II veteran saluted his 100th birthday with family, friends and two fellow centenarians in Noble Park. Ken Rogasch celebrated with daughters Lynne…
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Mind for success
Until thought is linked with purpose there is no intelligent accomplishment. With the majority, the bark of thought is allowed to “drift” aimlessly. Such drifting…
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‘Yarns’ from an iconic storyteller
One of Australia’s great singers and songwriters Archie Roach says he’s more a story-teller than a politician. “We as a people – First Nations people…
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