CAROLS WILL PROCEED: We can’t wait to see you tomorrow night! 🎄
🤗 Today is Internatonal Volunteer Day. Every contribution matters.
Terrific evening organised by the Rotary Club of Waverley celebrating the success of students from every primary school in Monash.
Happy 12th wedding anniversary to this gorgeous spunk. Ageing like a fine wine 💕
Exciting news this week with Minister @nickstaikos announcing a State Government grant of $1M towards the new Glen Waverley library and Civic Centre project.
Last night, our awesome EcoDev team designed a special pre-Christmas gathering especially for sole traders, home-based businesses and micro enterprises in Monash.
♻️ We rolled out our food and organics program in 2020 during hard lockdowns and switched to fortnightly landfill collections in 2022 🌿
Awesome night with some local Dad’s last night at Wines On Poath.
Undoubtedly one of the best parts of being Mayor is completing the final step in a citizenship that often takes years.
I’m extremely excited to have been elected as Mayor of the City of Monash for the next twelve months.
Lest we forget. 🌺
The weather may not have been kind, but that didn’t deter hundreds of people turning out to celebrate the 150th anniversary of @oakleigh_primary on the weekend.
Congratulations to Ann Nield, Secretary of History Monash on the launch of her new book, Oakleigh is our Life.
Unbeatable
Awesome day cerebrating Chuseok (mid-Autumn festival) with the @melbournekorean, located right here locally in Huntingdale.
Popped in to @monashbusinessassociation rising star winner @chefwong_aus in Huntingdale. This one was a big hit with the kids. Chilli dumplings were 😋 too!!
What a complete and utter joke.
Excellent night at the Monash Business Awards annual gala celebrating local success stories.
Awesome evening with @crcameronlittle celebrating 75 years of the @odfnc
April insisted on stealing my window seat.
📅Saturday 6 December 2025, 5.30pm –9:15pm
📍Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
🔖FREE ticketed event. Book at www.trybooking.com/DEYFV
🎄The countdown is on to 2025 Monash Carols by Candlelight!
While we are expecting some passing showers throughout the afternoon, carols will proceed!
Please keep an eye on the weather throughout the day and ensure you dress and pack accordingly - remember it can also get chilly after sunset 🧣🌅
📣Don’t forget:
👉Get there early from 3pm (preshow) for our Twilight Christmas Market - more on our program below.
👉Snacks or refreshments (no glass) - you can also find a variety of delicious food options from 5.30pm.
👉Torch, insect repellent, fold up chairs or picnic rug - we have a designated ‘rugs only’ zone for optimal visibility.
📍 Hot Tips:
👉Visit our Information Tent to grab a wristband for young children and leave contact details for extra peace of mind, in case you get separated.
👉Our digital Songbook is now available online at www.monash.vic.gov.au/song-book - sing along with your phone or tablet device!
🚗- Parking is limited, so plan your journey in advance - find accessible parking and drop off areas below.
We can’t wait to celebrate under the stars with you! 🌟
More essential event information at https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/carols
Last year across Victoria, 3.3 million people volunteered over 732 million hours in their communities. Today we celebrated more than 160 local volunteers who give up their time to help others right here in Monash.
Without these amazing people being so generous with their time, Council couldn’t provide the support networks that so many rely on.
Thank you 🙏
Each student was nominated by their teachers and school for outstanding contributions.
@monashlibraries are no longer a silent place to read, but crucial gathering spaces for our community offering so much more than just books. During the pandemic, our libraries were always the last thing to close during lockdowns and the first to reopen.
This $120M project is the biggest infrastructure project we’ve ever undertaken in Monash, will include a cafe and a 500 seat civic space, and will serve our communities for generations to come.
For most in attendance it was their first Council event. A great networking opportunity and some excellent suggestions on ways in which Council can assist local businesses who are key to a thriving local community.
And how stunning does my chaperone look? She even deigned that dress herself 🙌
And as a result, we collectively kept over 30,000 tonnes of food and garden waste out of landfill last financial year!
Both of those changes occurred whilst I was Mayor, so I know intimately the challenges our community faced and how hard it was for some.
We’ve got so much more to do in this space, but the way we’ve all collectively changed our waste disposal habits are making a real, tangible difference.
Well done 👏
Got a little peckish and popped around the corner to Hughesdale Pizza and Pasta; what a find! Generous toppings, reasonably priced and perfect base that was crunchy and not too oily.
Lots of happy people - will be back.
Congratulations to the hundreds of people who tonight pledged their loyalty to our great country and became Australian Citizens.
Sustainability will me a key priority of mine over this term; supporting households, businesses and local groups to reduce emissions.
My Mayoral acceptance speech in the comments below.
Congratulations to @cr.elishalee on her election as Deputy Mayor.h
Today we remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our nation.
#LestWeForget #remembranceday🌹
The school opened just 4 years after the Shire of Oakleigh was constituted in 1871.
Dances, stories, artworks, rides and a trip down memory lane of one of the staples of our local area.
Well done to the school on organising such a fabulous day.
Documenting the development of our local area is critical for future generations. The stories shared are inspirational and an important reminder of the pioneers that came before us.
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
The variety of food options in Huntingdale is simply amazing. So many quality restaurants and takeaway options.
What are some of your favourites?
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).
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.
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.
And then along came the karma bus.
I enjoyed this. Very much. 😎
