New year, new world of opportunities
As we settle into 2025, we are presented with opportunities for possibility and renewal.
While the secular new year may not hold the sacred...
Moving tales behind My Melbourne
Locals from all walks of lives from Casey and Greater Dandenong were moved by a preview screening of the film ‘My Melbourne’.
Produced by Indian-Australian...
A voice for refugees in need
Fleeing from a war-torn country is an experience that no one should have to go through, yet, unfortunately, it remains one of the most-told...
World’s monks converge at Springvale South
Senior Buddhist monks from across the world gathered at Wat Buddharangsi Melbourne temple in Springvale South this month.
Cambodian Buddhist Monk Council of Australia...
Looking Back
100 years ago
15 January 1925
Smart Streets
The principal streets of Dandenong are being trimmed up, smoothed down and treated with large doses of hot tar,...
Inspiring leader’s enduring legacy
After 42 years at Harrisfield Primary School, principal Meredith Iaconese was farewelled with a standing ovation at her final assembly on 20 December.
Students, families,...
Low-cost fun in the sun
Greater Dandenong Council’s school holiday program includes low-fee activities such as art workshops, gaming tournaments, and day trips this summer
On days over 26 degrees,...
What’s On
Tamil Festival Australia
A grand heritage carnival celebrating Thai Pongal with all-day entertainment for the whole family. Includes delicious Pongal, live music, traditional Tamil crafts, arts, history,...
Looking Back
100 years ago
8 January 1925
HOLIDAY ACCIDENTS
The newspapers simply teem with accounts of holiday accidents and offenses. Usually, the end of the holidays is marked...
Hub’s bumper year celebrated
Noble Park Community Centre’s hall was decked for end-of-year celebrations on 18 December.
After a bumper year, the centre’s growing legion of members and volunteers...
Miguel’s favourite Chorizo Carbonara
Welcome to the most controversial Italian recipe in history. Purists, look away!
I learned how to make this from Antonio Carluccio at the Good...
Mango, feta and Brazil nut salad
15 MIN PREP TIME
NO COOK TIME
SERVES 2 PEOPLE
30g NUTS PER SERVE
Ingredients
For the salad
· 100g rocket
· 1 medium sized mango (~180g), diced
· 30g feta
· 60g roasted Brazil nuts
· 1 tsp...
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New year, new world of opportunities
As we settle into 2025, we are presented with opportunities for possibility and renewal.
While the secular new year may not hold the sacred...
