Entertainment
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Coach ‘reinvents’ adversity
Life’s crossroads have been the source of “reinvention” for a former sports coach. Kenny Johnston, from Hampton Park, is set to launch his own bold…
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Bring masses to the vaxes
Bicultural worker Hussain Rezaie has been doing his bit to boost Greater Dandenong’s Covid vaccine rate. The South East Community Link (SECL) worker recently bussed…
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Looking back
100 years ago 6 October 1921 Dandenong Police Court R C Lee on Behalf of the Railways Commissioners v Joseph Hanniball Special Checker Harris informed…
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Dancing for older Australians: give it a whirl
The health benefits of dancing for seniors range from improving your physical health to creating strong social connections that increase your sense of wellbeing. A…
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Light between the cracks
Little green weeds growing through cracks in the concrete pavement are considered unsightly, a nuisance, needing to be pulled out – or even worse, sprayed,…
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Ken’s bus odyssey rolls on
Dandenong-based bus driver Ken Hansen has been a fixture behind the wheel for 45 years. Ventura Bus Lines recently recognised the 67-year-old Warranwood driver’s remarkable…
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Keeping ‘Pace’ with fitness
A Doveton couple are keeping pace with their daily exercise despite their walking group going into lockdown hibernation. Pam, 84, and Gordon, 74, are part…
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Footy in all clubs and flavours
Football fever has captured Dandenong Market traders on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Western Bulldogs fan Dennis Schwarze from Schwarze Seafood was lucky…
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Prepare for difficulties’ end
“With every difficulty there is also an ease; Come on, don’t give up hope!” (Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi) As always, we are going through difficult times.…
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A world of kids’ art classes
A free school-holiday program ‘Home Away From Home’ is bringing art classes from around the globe onto home screens. Bukjeh, which is a worldwide collaboration…
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Persevere in tough times
Philosophers, theologians, psychologists, medical experts, sociologists, and all those interested and involved in human flourishing have all examined the idea of hope. People from diverse…
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Fun festival goes virtual
The 10th annual Greater Dandenong Children’s Festival goes online for two weeks from 18 September. Under the theme of Little World Explorers, families can explore…