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Farewell to 2022

Each year a family-friendly New Year's Eve Celebration is held in Greater Dandenong featuring roving performers, delicious food, stage performances and a firework display....

Rolling with Respect

Despite playing under the theme of ‘Respect’, there were no beg-your-pardons at a recent roller derby match at Springers Leisure Centre. There were inspiring speeches...

Art of the tattoo uncovered

A unique tattoo exhibition is being held at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre to celebrate tattoo as an art form. What was known to...

Show springs back for 150th

The forecast rains held off for the long-awaited 150th edition of the Dandenong Show. On the weekend of 12-13 November, the Greaves Reserve showgrounds sprang...

Expressionism comes to Emerald Arts Society’s annual exhibition

The Emerald Arts Society’s annual art exhibition was a massive success in 2022, with more than 230 entries - 75 being from artists aged...

Speedway season at Drouin to open with a BANG this Saturday

Drouin Speedway Club starts its season this Sunday with its traditional Crash and Bash opening event. The event will also be accompanied by great support...

Young artist impresses

A local teenager has been crowned Best Local Artist at the 2022 Trending Art Show, exhibited at Pakenham’s Cardinia Cultural Centre. Fifteen-year-old Jessie van Loon...

Make the Buena Vista moves

Learn the smooth, sultry moves of traditional Cuban dance from a pair of maestros in Endeavour Hills. Buena Vista Social Club international dancer Eric Turro...

Trendy art show set to open

An exhibition of contemporary art highlighting the latest trends is opening soon at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. The Trending Art exhibition, run by not-for-profit organisation...

Keep your kids busy and the planet happy

With the next round of school holidays quickly approaching, many parents and guardians may be scratching their heads trying to think of activities to...

Sequel plan for Covid crusade

A multi-lingual Covid information campaign is set to have a sequel. The next instalments of the South East Community Links (SECL) series are being supported...

Covid crusade campaign set for another installment

South East Community Links' multi-lingual Covid information campaign is set for a sequal, supported with $62,000 in State funding. The first series, starring comedian Diana...

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Fatal collision in Pakenham

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Pakenham on Thursday afternoon 21 November. It is understood a silver Audi, believed to...