Awesome day cerebrating Chuseok (mid-Autumn festival) with the @melbournekorean, located right here locally in Huntingdale.

Kids had an absolute ball dressing up in traditional dress and playing many of the squid games (albeit with less dire outcomes luckily).

Incredibly proud of the diversity of our city and all the different nationalities that contribute to making Monash one of the greatest communities in the country ❤️

With @cr.elishalee @johnmullahymp and @mattfregonmp 

#crstuart #stujames #thisismonash #diversity #korea #korean #midautumn2025 #midautumn

Awesome day cerebrating Chuseok (mid-Autumn festival) with the @melbournekorean, located right here locally in Huntingdale.

Kids had an absolute ball dressing up in traditional dress and playing many of the squid games (albeit with less dire outcomes luckily).

Incredibly proud of the diversity of our city and all the different nationalities that contribute to making Monash one of the greatest communities in the country ❤️

With @cr.elishalee @johnmullahymp and @mattfregonmp

#crstuart #stujames #thisismonash #diversity #korea #korean #midautumn2025 #midautumn
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Popped in to @monashbusinessassociation rising star winner @chefwong_aus in Huntingdale. This one was a big hit with the kids. Chilli dumplings were 😋 too!!

The variety of food options in Huntingdale is simply amazing. So many quality restaurants and takeaway options.

What are some of your favourites?

Popped in to @monashbusinessassociation rising star winner @chefwong_aus in Huntingdale. This one was a big hit with the kids. Chilli dumplings were 😋 too!!

The variety of food options in Huntingdale is simply amazing. So many quality restaurants and takeaway options.

What are some of your favourites?
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What a complete and utter joke.

Imagine claiming a “debt clearing” $195M development isn’t viable because of a $3M contribution to community open space. Especially in the LGA with the lowest open space in the State. This is about profit over community.

All development needs to be accompanied by appropriate open space and supporting infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals and transport. These are non-negotiable.

Every major development includes an open space contribution. The MRC shouldn’t be treated any differently.

(Link to article in comments).

What a complete and utter joke.

Imagine claiming a “debt clearing” $195M development isn’t viable because of a $3M contribution to community open space. Especially in the LGA with the lowest open space in the State. This is about profit over community.

All development needs to be accompanied by appropriate open space and supporting infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals and transport. These are non-negotiable.

Every major development includes an open space contribution. The MRC shouldn’t be treated any differently.

(Link to article in comments).
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Excellent night at the Monash Business Awards annual gala celebrating local success stories.

Stoked that Warrigal Ward local business @chefwong_aus in Huntingdale won the rising star award.

Great to run in to two former colleagues as well.

Excellent night at the Monash Business Awards annual gala celebrating local success stories.

Stoked that Warrigal Ward local business @chefwong_aus in Huntingdale won the rising star award.

Great to run in to two former colleagues as well.
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Awesome evening with @crcameronlittle celebrating 75 years of the @odfnc 

Sporting clubs aren’t just about playing sport, they’re about building social connections and long life friends. For many, their local club is their second family. Terrific to hear recollections from club legends.

Districts always do things so well, and tonight was no exception.

Awesome evening with @crcameronlittle celebrating 75 years of the @odfnc

Sporting clubs aren’t just about playing sport, they’re about building social connections and long life friends. For many, their local club is their second family. Terrific to hear recollections from club legends.

Districts always do things so well, and tonight was no exception.
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April insisted on stealing my window seat.

And then along came the karma bus. 

I enjoyed this. Very much. 😎

April insisted on stealing my window seat.

And then along came the karma bus.

I enjoyed this. Very much. 😎
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Awesome afternoon down at the Oakleigh District Football Netball Club with thousands in attendance to see Dane Swan pull on the famous Districts black and white stripes.

Great to run in to @crcameronlittle there as well.

Awesome afternoon down at the Oakleigh District Football Netball Club with thousands in attendance to see Dane Swan pull on the famous Districts black and white stripes.

Great to run in to @crcameronlittle there as well.
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Educating parents at Netball, one bin at a time.

PSA: Lids CAN be recycled if you remove them, but not the cups themselves.

Educating parents at Netball, one bin at a time.

PSA: Lids CAN be recycled if you remove them, but not the cups themselves.
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🍕 Craving something cheesy, hot, and delicious? So were we 🍕

Back at @tarantinospizza for dinner tonight; one of the many incredible local businesses that make Monash the best place to live.

#SupportLocal #PizzaLovers

🍕 Craving something cheesy, hot, and delicious? So were we 🍕

Back at @tarantinospizza for dinner tonight; one of the many incredible local businesses that make Monash the best place to live.

#SupportLocal #PizzaLovers
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Happy National Fish ‘n Chips day to you all.

Hopefully you found a way to celebrate 🙌

Happy National Fish ‘n Chips day to you all.

Hopefully you found a way to celebrate 🙌
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April and her friend from school are raising money for vulnerable and underprivileged children by running laps of Warrawee Oval. They have decided to do this off their own bat and have spent weeks training.

Please consider supporting this great cause. Donations over $2 are tax deductible with the EOFY just around the corner.

(link in bio)

April and her friend from school are raising money for vulnerable and underprivileged children by running laps of Warrawee Oval. They have decided to do this off their own bat and have spent weeks training.

Please consider supporting this great cause. Donations over $2 are tax deductible with the EOFY just around the corner.

(link in bio)
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The annual Coptic Festival is on today in Drummond Street opposite the Oakleigh RSL, running through until 4pm. Pop on down!

The annual Coptic Festival is on today in Drummond Street opposite the Oakleigh RSL, running through until 4pm. Pop on down! ...

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Great day at the annual Oakleigh South Primary Fete. Always highlight on the calendar with so much to see and do. Heaps of stalls, rides and entertainment.

Great day at the annual Oakleigh South Primary Fete. Always highlight on the calendar with so much to see and do. Heaps of stalls, rides and entertainment. ...

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Terrific to join my colleagues and Dylan Alcott for the Mazenod Panthers Good for Footy Launch.

The Panthers are an all abilities AFL team playing at Central Reserve, Glen Waverley.

Great people doing great work to build a greater community. 🙌

Terrific to join my colleagues and Dylan Alcott for the Mazenod Panthers Good for Footy Launch.

The Panthers are an all abilities AFL team playing at Central Reserve, Glen Waverley.

Great people doing great work to build a greater community. 🙌
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Today I’m up in Sydney for an Australian Local Government Association Board meeting with Directors from all around the country.

Amongst other things we had a Federal election advocacy debrief, passed the annual budget for 24/25, considered our risk and compliance, discussed cybersecurity and looked at our climate adaption modelling in the lead up to our national conference in June.

A long day - hopefully home by 10pm 🙌

Today I’m up in Sydney for an Australian Local Government Association Board meeting with Directors from all around the country.

Amongst other things we had a Federal election advocacy debrief, passed the annual budget for 24/25, considered our risk and compliance, discussed cybersecurity and looked at our climate adaption modelling in the lead up to our national conference in June.

A long day - hopefully home by 10pm 🙌
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They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
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We’re busy planting new plants and setting up our cenotaph’s in time for Anzac Day on Friday.

Services will be run at cenotaphs in Oakleigh (cnr Drummond/Atherton), Clayton (under the Skyrail) and Glen Waverley (Central Reserve) starting at 6am

#LestWeForget

We’re busy planting new plants and setting up our cenotaph’s in time for Anzac Day on Friday.

Services will be run at cenotaphs in Oakleigh (cnr Drummond/Atherton), Clayton (under the Skyrail) and Glen Waverley (Central Reserve) starting at 6am

#LestWeForget
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🐣 Easter Monday. End of a long weekend. Couldn’t be bothered cooking, so took a walk down to @binnyz_pizzacafe at the corner of Atherton, Dandenong and Huntingdale Roads.

🍕 Deeeeeelicious. Generous toppings, tasty cheese, friendly staff and amazing ice cream to wash it down. They also serve early morning coffee.

👉 Pop down and support local 🙌

🐣 Easter Monday. End of a long weekend. Couldn’t be bothered cooking, so took a walk down to @binnyz_pizzacafe at the corner of Atherton, Dandenong and Huntingdale Roads.

🍕 Deeeeeelicious. Generous toppings, tasty cheese, friendly staff and amazing ice cream to wash it down. They also serve early morning coffee.

👉 Pop down and support local 🙌
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Happy Easter. Sending best wishes from my family to yours.

Καλό Πάσχα. Στέλνω τις καλύτερες ευχές από την οικογένειά μου στη δική σας.

Happy Easter. Sending best wishes from my family to yours.

Καλό Πάσχα. Στέλνω τις καλύτερες ευχές από την οικογένειά μου στη δική σας.
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Happy Holi - it’s going off at Brickmakers Park. Pop on down and join in the fun for free. Running through until 6pm!

Happy Holi - it’s going off at Brickmakers Park. Pop on down and join in the fun for free. Running through until 6pm! ...

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