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  • Portrait of strength

    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

    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 its…

  • Writers fest goes virtual

    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

    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

    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 had…

  • Virtual cocktails for real comedy

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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…

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