Entertainment
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Merger pains: Greater Dandenong or ‘Lesser Springvale’?
To mark Dandenong Star Journal’s 160 years of publication, PHILIP SALAMA-WEST is taking a then-and-now look at the people, places and events that have formed…
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Embracing digital world in education
Five schools came together in a Grand Prix Esports tournament hosted by Silverton Primary School. In an annual Esports tournament, going strong for five years,…
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Call for our memories of grand Town Hall
The grand Dandenong Town Hall has stood 135 years as the town’s elegant epicentre for civic life, deb balls and the arts. To capture the…
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Praise from the top for breakfast club
Food is just the beginning of the story at Wallarano Primary School’s breakfast club, says its coordinator. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, William Fragiadakis is…
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Decade in the making: Keysy hub opens with fanfare
Basking in spring sunshine, Keysborough Community Hub was officially opened in front of a 1500-strong crowd on Saturday 6 September. The long-awaited $29.5 million multi-purpose…
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Stepping up for Schools Spectacular
A cast of thousands of young singers, dancers, circus artists and musicians are set to mark the 30th anniversary of the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.…
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Connection creates happiness
The importance of human connection is grounded in evolutionary biology. A meaning life must be found in the here and now — in the experiences…
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Cover your head, it’s swooping season!
Walkers and cyclists are being warned to be alert for swooping birds during Spring Greater Dandenong Council is installing warning signs during the traditional bird-breeding…
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Booked up for storied celebrations
It’s that time of year when our favourite book characters take new life. Students at Spring Parks and Dandenong North primary schools dressed up as…
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Finding common ground
The Interfaith Network is about creating spaces where people are seen, heard, and embraced for who they are, no matter their faith background. It’s about…
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Inspiring the next generation of illustrators
Emerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky Johnston…
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Inara’s art of generosity
Two decades ago, Inara Taylor gifted a popular art show to Noble Park. Now the 82-year-old Traralgon-based painter is bearing more gifts to help raise…
