Entertainment
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Sharanky’s tale takes over Melbourne
A Year 9 student from Lyndale Secondary College has won the ABC Takeover Melbourne program competition. Sharanky Sivakumar felt nervous when she took on the…
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Eye-opening view of our streets
We become so busy with daily tasks of life that sometimes we don’t take notice of our surroundings. We exist, but we don’t live. We…
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Riders ‘rumble’ to Market
A mass convoy of 743 Harley Davidson motorbike riders roared into Dandenong Market on Sunday 6 November. The Harley Owners Group (HOG) Dandenong chapter’s Thunder…
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Betts keeps best in show
Dandenong Show’s poultry steward John Betts remembers a time when the backyard chook was commonplace. “My parents had poultry at home for eggs and for…
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Family tradition at show’s helm
It will take more than wet, wild weather to close the gates on Dandy Show’s 150th-year celebrations. “I’ve been on my knees praying for good…
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After 150 years, the Show goes on
The Dandenong Show celebrates 150 years of esteemed history on Saturday 12 November and Sunday 13th November. Held on the second Saturday in November since…
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Centenary Show ‘spectacular’
The Dandenong Show’s centenary in 1971 featured a “blaze of unforgettable pageantry”, according to the Dandenong Journal at the time. “Such was the success of…
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It’s Show time
The showtime spectacle of rides, animals and entertainment returns for the 150th Dandenong Show. Across two fun-packed days, the Dandenong Showgrounds will host free performances…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 9 November 1922 Shire Council Inspection The Dandenong Shire Councillors made their annual inspection of the shire on Monday 6 November. Leaving…
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What’s On
Dandenong West festival Dandenong West Primary School’s free community festival has a full performance line-up including Mitch Tambo, Bolly Dazzlers, Mariache Trio, Kaya Sun, Ze…
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National Recycling Week coming to Greater Dandenong
Throughout November, Greater Dandenong City Council will further encourage the community to reduce, re-use and recycle. National Recycling Week will be held from 7-13 November,…
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Free festival’s world of music
After a two year hiatus, the Dandenong West Primary School Community Festival is back with a bang. The fully-free event hosts a world of music…