Entertainment
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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…
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3D animations light up world fare
A unique 3D-dining experience is lighting up tables at Hyatt Place in Caribbean Park, Scoresby. In an exclusive Victorian season, Le Petit Chef & Friends…
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Choosing hope in troubled times
In a time when the news is filled with war, climate change, and other disasters, beginning an article with the words “I am hopeful for…
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Muralist dips lid to Dandy Pig
Decades of dormant memories are being roused by a blazing mural tribute to the iconic Dandy Pig neon sign. Acclaimed artist Claudio Mantuano has portrayed…
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Milestone for iconic art show
Entries are open for the 20th anniversary of the Noble Park Community Centre Art Show. The iconic event was the brainchild of Hugh Kilgower and…
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Poem for peace
May I invite you to reflect with me … and may our hearts be in shared humanity, let us pause for a sacred moment of…
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Showcase of our special city
A showcase of the public’s best photos of Greater Dandenong’s favourite places will again feature in a 2026 community calendar. The council is calling for…
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Hope plays a role in Reworlding Dandenong
Groups of role-players are traipsing through Dandenong streets this month, with a bold hope of reimagining the city’s 2050 future. Dr Troy Innocent, from RMIT…
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Refuse to let despair have the final word
In Judaism, hope is not simply a fleeting emotion or a gentle wish for better times. Rather, it is something far deeper: a discipline of…
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Snowfest sizzles in wintry Springvale
Amid heavy showers, the snow show did go on in Springvale. The annual Springvale Snow Fest packed up the snow machine due to rain but…
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Celebrate the important things
Quote from a Baha’i prayer: “O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers!” It is hard to avoid witnessing the…
