Entertainment
-
Proteges leap into cyber masterclasses
Rising stars at a Noble Park ballet school have converted their lounge rooms into dance studios to be mentored by some of Australia’s best during…
-
Plaza seats removed in lockdown
Armada Dandenong Plaza’s vendors are selling takeaway only as part of stage 3 restrictions. As in the previous lockdown, seating in the mall and food…
-
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…
-
‘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 its…
-
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…
Digital Editions
