Sowing a passion for the garden
Twelve years ago, Bryan Hunter was given a ‘blank cheque’ to lead Athol Road Primary School’s environmental studies program.
Since then, he and his students...
Food charity stays open in January
Dandenong charity Cornerstone Contact Centre has received a helping hand to keep its doors open in January.
After the Christmas cheer, hampers and lunches,...
Blazing a trail of donations
A Freemasons toy drive has delivered a bounty of goodies for Monash Childrens’ Hospital patients on 15 December
On the one day, a truck...
Ultra runner hits rare air
Cranbourne East uItra-runner Byron Lester’s latest challenge was nearly a step too far.
The confident athlete prides himself on his big endurance engine and appetite...
Dandy Show: pictures of perfection
On a blazing weekend of sunshine, the 152nd Dandenong Show remains a spectacle by day and night.
Photographer ROB CAREW catalogued the bright rides and...
Life recognition for financial saviour
A financial counsellor for more than 40 years, Margaret Taig’s dedication has been recognised with the awarding of the Honorary Life Membership of Financial...
Rotary event for childrens cancer funds
Rotary is staging a special fundraiser for a specialist apheresis nurse at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.
Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills Rotary member Leanne Byron...
A century to remember
John Featherstone blew out his 100th-birthday candles on Monday 7 October.
His century of life was celebrated surrounded by his many loving family members...
New arrivals inspired by art
An art exhibition for young talented artists from diverse backgrounds has opened to the public at Connect Art Space in Dandenong.
The exhibition opening was...
Whale of a time at Doveton Show
The South East's affordable alternative to the Royal Melbourne Show again attracted thousands of fun-loving families at Myuna Farm on Sunday 22 September.
On a...
Glamour world of guinea pigs
The weird and wonderful varieties of guinea pig were showcased at an international event at Menzies Hall on Sunday 22 September.
Cavy Council of Victoria...
Writing the hard yards
Dandenong resident Jacqui Swallow’s memoir The Bipolar Runner is unflinchingly raw and honest.
So raw that her publisher recommend her to tone down the most...
Peter Fleming’s lasting legacy
On the cool yet sunny morning on Tuesday 14 January, family, friends and many others who have been touched by Peter Fleming’s actions gathered...
