Entertainment
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Leader of the dance
For 18 years, Granddad Gardiner bestowed a great gift to an Aboriginal dance group of children. From 1992, he founded and led the Bunjil Aboriginal…
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Walk for shelter, huddle for warmth
Cold weather has never stopped your dog wanting a walk. The upcoming Winter Dog Walk invites a parade of dressed-up dogs for a morning stroll…
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Reaching for the stars
Travel to the outer realms with City of Greater Dandenong Band’s musical tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. The cabaret-style…
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Genuine Indo cuisine packs a punch
Iron-gut lovers of spicy food may have met their match at Indonesian eatery Ayam Penyet Ria. Newly opened in Dandenong Plaza, this burgeoning chain serves…
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Rhyme Rocket stars hit the mark
Stars of the BBC children’s TV series The Rhyme Rocket landed at St Paul Apostle North Primary School in Endeavour Hills on 20 June. As…
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Worldly feast sells out
Student chefs at Wellsprings graduated to putting on their first commercial feast for 60 diners. After 18 months of cooking the world’s cuisines, Wellsprings Women’s…
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Author of the write stuff
‘What does home mean to you’ will be the theme for a line-up of rising literary stars appearing in The Dandy Slam. For one of…
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Lighting up the past
A re-enacted Magic Lantern show at Heritage Hill is a rare chance to savour Victorian-era entertainment. The show’s presenter Ian Edwards will light up a…
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Duo Chamber Melange come to Dandenong
Dandenong lovers of classical music are invited to indulge in their passion with a free concert over the long weekend. Following a successful recital last…
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Machine for empathy
An imaginative exploration of bullying on the autism spectrum (ASD) is close to home for writer-director Jolyon James. His musical theatre work Robot Song tells…
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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…
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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…