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...
Fairy tale starts for Keysy filmmaker
With a larrikin style, Keysborough filmmaker Matt Bolin is making waves overseas with his adult-funny take on The Three Little Pigs fairy tale.
His short...
Market stalls, auction re-open
Non-food stalls at Dandenong Market are re-opening on Tuesday 2 June as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
The small businesses in The Bazaar,...
Flocks return to sanctuaries
During the height of Covid-19 restrictions, walkers were stampeding park trails while traffic on roads fell silent.
The changes weren’t unnoticed by wildlife.
Birds became...
Stores re-open, caution remains
Stores are re-opening as Covid-19 hygiene rules are being set down at Armada Dandenong Plaza.
The shopping centre has installed free hand-sanitiser stations and increased...
Tighter crowd controls at Market
Dandenong Market has introduced a ‘five-in, five-out’ system to enforce social distancing.
The market responded to reportedly dense queues of people at peak times and...
Art show canned for 2020
In an ever-shrinking events calendar, Noble Park Community Centre Art Show has become the latest casualty.
On 20 May, the art show’s committee announced in...
All smiles aboard the ‘Mum Run’
Mothers have been off school grounds during Covid-19, but not forgotten at St Anthony’s Primary School.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, principals and teachers on the...
Donut Day offers ‘dandee’ prize
National Donut Day is set to return to Dandenong Market – with the chance to win a year’s supply of Dandee Donuts.
On 5 June,...
U3A awake in ‘hibernation’
The ‘wheels are still turning’ while Dandenong U3A has gone into 'hibernation' during the Covid-19 virus pandemic.
Normally it would be conducting free programs...
Kids awed by their ‘front-line’ mums
Mums going the extra mile have been lovingly depicted by their children in a Mother’s Day competition held by Armada Dandenong Plaza.
Will, 7, celebrated...
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Accused hoarder fights clean-up order
A Dandenong North resident accused of hoarding says he's desperately trying to save his “valuables” after the council initiated court action.
The matter was heard...
