Entertainment
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Galaxy-first Star Wars LEGO show
A Star Wars exhibition built from LEGO is truly a show with universal appeal. And it’s not in a galaxy far, far away, but at…
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Food charity stays open in January
Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January. After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches, many…
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Step into an infinite polka dot universe at Kusama show
Just how big is global art star Yayoi Kusama? Exhibitions by the 95-year-old artist regularly sell out, her pumpkin sculptures are so huge you can…
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Dessert options for a sweet Christmas treat
While plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is a traditional festive dessert in many parts of the world, some people prefer to explore alternatives…
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Sowing a passion for the garden
Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program. Since then, he and his students…
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Blazing a trail of donations
A Freemasons toy drive has delivered a bounty of goodies for Monash Childrens’ Hospital patients on 15 December On the one day, a truck and…
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Education through food
With cream of vegetable soup, salads from coleslaw, beetroot carpaccio, herb focaccia and carrot and zucchini fritters, it didn’t take long for the aroma of…
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Market special on oranges
An orange mob of Greater Dandenong SES volunteers was out in force at Dandenong Market. Usually on call for floods, storms and other disasters, the…
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Coming of age for renowned Christmas scene
Meticulously built by hand, the Australian Nativity Scene returns for its 21st Christmas in Dandenong North. Its creator Wilson Fernandez has single-handedly toiled for up…
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Casey Council opens new library study zone
A new study zone was officially unveiled at Bunjil Place Library on Thursday 5 December. Approximately 24 metres of additional study space has been installed…
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Summer echidna spotting for science
The summer months bring special moments to those living in the Yarra Ranges as the short-beaked echidna goes about its day and can often be…
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What’s On
Christmas fanfare Roving musicians bring Christmas cheer in central Noble Park, Dandenong and Springvale. – Friday 20 December, 2pm-5pm (Noble Park), Saturday 21 December, 11am-2pm…