Entertainment
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Objects of curiosity
In a whirr of costumes and movement, Dandenong Primary School students are hitting the big stage as part of an international art exhibition. The students,…
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Pizzas built on ‘white gold’
Pizza dough recipes are often a close-guarded secret. Fathers don’t even hand down recipes to their sons, says ‘Kappa’ – the head chef and co-owner…
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Say it with a sausage
After a media storm and huge success last year, the Sausage Bouquet is back for Valentines Day. Born out of necessity, for those who prefer…
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Waitangi Day celebration attracts thousands
More than 26,600 visitors braved the heat on Sunday 27 January to celebrate Waitangi Day at the Dandenong Market. Visitors enjoyed traditional New Zealand and…
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Musical megastar comes home
It’s been a long time coming for Doveton superstar Michael Cormick. He is about to perform for the first time in Dandenong since shooting to…
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Cracker of a festival
Springvale’s biggest annual celebration Lunar New Year Festival is back on Sunday 3 February. Regarded as the biggest such event outside Melbourne CBD, the festival…
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Kids going goo-goo
Hands are getting dirty from some young lab-rats these school holidays. Each day up to Friday 25 January, kids are creating slime at free workshops…
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Rich tribute to historic lane
Artist Brett Ashby has brightened a grey Dandenong laneway as part of the Transformed temporary public art program. Boyd Lane’s bare walls were brought to…
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Blues buddies take on the world
There’s a powerful synergy between prolific singer-writers Andrea Marr and John McNamara. When they brought their soulful voices together, it was like a blues ‘match…
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Lending a helping hand
Armada Dandenong Plaza will be lifting the spirits of Christmas shoppers this year with the addition of ‘Christmas Centre Helpers’ roving around the centre throughout…
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Tapping into the ‘perfect job’
For many, making beer sounds like the perfect job. Sue and Dale Messina have made poured themselves into the reality. Their own craft brewhouse and…
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‘Carol king’ back in Dandenong
There’s little need to tune-up Denis Walter’s rich baritone voice ahead of the free concert, Carols in Harmony Square. This Christmas season, the popular radio…
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