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Springvale’s annual Lunar New Year Festival was a dual celebration of Year of the Snake and Australia Day on Sunday 26 January. Thousands basked in…

100 years ago 29 January 1925 Observations There are some kind and careful drovers in Dandenong. The other evening, three or four men chased a…

As we settle into 2025, we are presented with opportunities for possibility and renewal. While the secular new year may not hold the sacred weight…

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…

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 stories…

Senior Buddhist monks from across the world gathered at Wat Buddharangsi Melbourne temple in Springvale South this month. Cambodian Buddhist Monk Council of Australia and…

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…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…