Entertainment
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Refugee flies a kite for his future
Kite flying has always been a part of Mohammed Balkhi’s life. As a child he would run through the streets of Kabul with his friends…
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Summer echidna spotting for science
The summer months bring special moments to those living in the Yarra Ranges as the short-beaked echidna goes about its day and can often be…
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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 and…
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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…
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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…
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Beyza’s recovery on ‘paws’
A Cranbourne North couple are desperate to bring their pet cat back home fully healthy after he was diagnosed with a viral disease. Tanya Kamil…
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Bank deposits $250K for community
A bank has celebrated its 25th birthday by handing out $250,000 of grants to South East community groups. Community Bank Carrum Downs and its Marriott…
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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…
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Celebration of all things Doveton
Hundreds swarmed to Autumn Place for the return of the annual Celebrate Doveton festival on Friday 4 October. As part of the family-friendly fun, visitors…
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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…
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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…
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Casey’s best in business unveiled
Finalists have been announced for the Casey Business Awards 2024. The 15 finalists represent a spectrum of industries operating across City of Casey including veterinary…