Entertainment
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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Families feast on festive freebies
An abundance of smiles lit up the annual Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North last Friday 12 December. Up to 1000 families in need received…
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Nativity tradition tells the inspiring Christmas story
One of Christmas’s enduring stories is the Australian Nativity Scene, which returns for its 22nd year in Dandenong North. Its creator Wilson Fernandez has handcrafted…
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Dandenong Market celebrates its top traders of 2025
This year Dandenong Market celebrated the incredible traders that make the Market so special with the 2025 Trader Awards. The traders are the heart and…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
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Songs, lights, action at Dandenong Carols
Harmony Square was alight in sounds and dazzle for a memorable Dandenong Carols on Friday 5 December. In a packed program, local performers from Dandenong…
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Hundreds gain Helping Hand
Up to 1000 families in need will be feted with free food, clothing, entertainment at a Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North on Friday 12…
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The workforce behind our festive fever
This festive season, a Hallam factory is feverishly filling thousands of Christmas stockings that will be sitting under lounge-room trees across the country. Waverley Social…
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Disability day draws people together
Noble Park Community Centre celebrated International Day of People with Disability through a mix of social activities and information. As the centre’s president, Roz Blades…
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Beloved cricket event returning to Casey Fields
Melbourne Stars Family Day will be returning to Casey fields this December. Cricket lovers will be able to join in on the free event which…
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Ageless Santa spreads joy over the decades
After 30 years in the jolly Santa suit, Phil Martin says he’s shared the gift of kindness with thousands of children. On 3 December, Martin…
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Festive afternoon at Bunjil Christmas market
It was a busy Saturday afternoon at Bunjil Place as locals, families and visitors gathered for the Christmas market. Despite the gloomy weather, many came…
