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Art of high standing

The latest installation of bright street art has graced Dandenong’s Indian Precinct. Artists Sohail Yamin, Yoge Biju, Rashmi Gore and Natasha Narain have festooned the...

A burger of many layers

This burger at Dandenong Market looks literally like a tall order. Coinciding with National Burger Day on 28 May, burger house The Grill has constructed...

Make-overs for a cause

Keysborough make-up artist Alice Tran is creating a Biggest Morning Tea with an enticing difference for mothers and daughters. The owner of Curated by Alice...

Lebanese feasts fit for royalty

This week’s column was supposedly all about tasting some fine, creamy hummus on the eve of International Hummus Day. But what King of Falafel stallholders...

A feast of vibrancy

A sumptuous collection of Indonesian costumes, feasts and dances was enjoyed at the Indonesian Multicultural Festival on 28 April. Dignitaries included Melbourne’s Consul-General of Indonesia,...

Dance back into Bunjil history

Relics of the former Dandenong-based Bunjil ACDC (Aboriginal Culture and Dance Club) of Wurundjeri and other Nations group are on display in an exhibition...

High-end fashion steps into Little India

Couture Mantra by Kiran Lally's Dandenong store officially launched with a fashion runway party on 23 March. Based at 109 Foster Street, the launch...

Stocking up for Ramadan

Dates, bottled water from Mecca, electronic clocks, plain clothing and lipstick are in demand in the lead-up to Ramadan 2019. Muslims start observing the holy...

A voice soaring to acclaim

Keysborough student and singer Taitusi Matia’s has hit a high note, claiming a Kangan Institute award. Mr Matia, who recently completed a Diploma of Music...

Tonic for good health

A free health check was perhaps a kick-starter for healthy lives. Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre (SMRC) hosted a Healthy LIFE Expo that helped the...

Meet the critters in Dandenong Creek

The wonders of life in a local waterway were celebrated at Tirhatuan Park on Thursday 11 April. Discover Dandenong Creek Festival featured fishing, live animal...

Coffee without equal

There’s no going back after you try Alem Hailemariam’s coffee. At her stall Abyssinia Coffeeland in Dandenong Market, she serves Ethiopian organic coffee that’s roasted...

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Battin rejects concerns after federal party nightmare

With his federal party receiving one of the worst results in its history, state opposition leader Brad Battin has fended off implications to his...