Entertainment
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Building bridges
Dandenong-based Afri-Aus Care continues to go from strength to strength, with its youth support programs for young African-Australians gathering momentum. Among the programs offered are…
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Seasonal celebrations at Dandenong Plaza
Armada Dandenong Plaza will be celebrating the 2020 Lunar New Year, Year of the Rat on Saturday 25 January with Chinese themed activities, and Australia…
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Train club at the crossroads
After years in a hall jam-full with signals and trackscapes, a model railway club may be forced to change stations. The Waverley Model Railway Club…
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Family recipes around the globe
The Share Plate Cookbook speaks volumes for the multitudes of cuisine in Greater Dandenong. Its 24 lavishly illustrated recipes include soups, mains and desserts selected…
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Sign’s good for historic site
The first sign of restored life has sprung at the site of what will be Dandenong’s newest art gallery. At the site on Mason Street…
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Opening the door to creativity
Artists and writers shared the fruits of their year of creative work at The Open Door, Dandenong. On display was a gallery of original artwork,…
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Action in all corners
Defying a grim forecast, rains kept away but the crowds poured into the 148th Dandenong Show on 9-10 November. Visitors were treated to a full…
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Tales escape hall’s four walls
Noble Park’s 95-year-old public hall has a point of difference. Built in the heart of Buckley Street, it is the only one in Australia still…
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Food on the move
Dine Local is often told to arrive hungry when visiting Dandenong Market. The advice remains sound for the market’s comprehensive Street Food walking tour. Our…
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Join in the chorus
Singing students from James Cook Primary School joined in unison with half-a-million others across Australia for a simultaneous singalong on Thursday 7 November. The Endeavour…
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Spooks at Sunday haunt
Tricks, treats and ghoulish costumes were on show for a Halloween Festival at Dandenong Market on 3 November. More than 34,000 turned out, many receiving…
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Friends for good health
Loneliness is the new health hazard. And so, women’s friendship cafes have sprung up as the cure. Women’s Association South East Melbourne Australia (WASEMA) has…