Christmas trends for a merry festive season in 2023
As we approach the holiday season in 2023, it's exciting to take a look at the emerging Christmas trends that are likely to shape...
A lesson in payphone use
Grandchildren nationwide can now connect directly to the North Pole with Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa until December 24, by dialling # HO HO...
Keep kids safe this Christmas
Kidsafe Victoria has urged parents to follow some safe Santa tips when buying presents for their children in the lead-up to Christmas.
General manager...
What’s On
Mindfulness meditation
Held weekly for people to learn the basic skills of concentration. Meditation may benefit people with spiritual and mental health support.
– Thursdays, 2.30pm-3pm...
Looking Back
100 years ago
20 December 1923
Gippsland line delays
Duplication of the main Gippsland railway line was last week urged upon Mr Gordon MLA who in the...
Big day out for Year Sixers
As the year comes to an end, Grade 6 students are saying their final goodbyes at Keysborough Gardens Primary School as they look forward...
World food sizzles on summer nights
The Dandenong Market ‘World Fare at Night’ returns this January offering a vibrant hub of culinary activity and entertainment.
Running over three consecutive Thursdays...
Nativity story brought to life
Residents at a Dandenong aged-care home have recreated a uniquely personal Christmas nativity play.
After weeks of rehearsals and set designing, Mercy Place Dandenong residents...
Drawing on rich stories
First Nations artist N’dene Riley has left something enduring at St Joseph’s Primary School in Springvale.
Not only the stunning Reconciliation artworks made with such...
What’s On
Christmas craft-making
In the lead up to Christmas, Springvale Community Hub will be holding Christmas craft workshops on Wednesdays. All materials provided.
- Wednesdays 11am-2pm at...
Looking Back
100 years ago
13 December 1923
Dandenong Agricultural Show
The anticipation of the committee of the Dandenong Agricultural Society that the 1923 annual show would be an...
Pacific enchantment
Melbourne Pasifika Festival and Charity Walk thrived at Banjo Paterson Reserve in Lynbrook on Saturday 2 December despite the weather.
Hosted by the Women’s Federation...
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Unchecked urban sprawl is eating our food bowl
Victoria's food supply is being undermined by increasing land-use competition, fractured planning decisions and a lack of an overarching strategy to develop and feed...
