Entertainment
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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 at…
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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 marked…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Sikh Games hits the streets
The upcoming Australian Sikh Games is quickly becoming a reality. With less than two weeks till its opening, internationally-acclaimed Melbourne artist Julian Clavijo has created…
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Singing with strings
The rich, powerful voice of singer-songwriter Damien Leith is set to be enhanced by strings for the first time. His show The Best of Damien…