A great morning yesterday at the Faros Greek Senior Club in Mount Waverley, joining Matt Fregon MP for their Greek Handcrafts and Cultural Items Exhibition!
Members brought along some wonderful family heirlooms, handmade items and treasures passed down through generations, each with its own story and connection to Greek culture. πΊ
One item that particularly caught my attention was the Pythagoras Cup, an ancient Greek invention designed to teach moderation when drinking. Fill it too high and the entire contents drain out! π·
A lesson my wife has been trying to teach me for many years, with limited success. π
A big thank you to Rev Dr Steve Kasambalis, Club President George Aggelidis and all the members for the warm welcome and for sharing these wonderful pieces of Greek history and culture with us. β€οΈ ... See MoreSee Less
ππ± Monash is Australiaβs MobileMuster champion!
This year, Monash has taken out the top spot in the MobileMuster Local Government Awards for our efforts recycling old mobile phones and accessories.
A huge thank you to everyone in our community who dropped off their old phones for recycling. Itβs a simple thing to do, but collectively it makes a real difference by keeping valuable materials in use and electronic waste out of landfill. β»οΈ
I caught up with Trav, our Waste Services Coordinator, to check out the trophy and celebrate a great result!
Back in March, I received a letter from 12-year-old Nathaniel Keys asking Council to upgrade the clubβs ageing batting cages.
A few weeks later, I attended the clubβs presentation night and learnt about the years of advocacy behind this project. The designs were complete, but funding was still needed.
After discussions with Council officers and lobbying local State MP John Mullahy, Iβm delighted that Council has secured a $450,000 Victorian Government Local Sports Infrastructure grant!
John and I were at the club on Saturday to announce the funding.
Thereβs still a $750,000 shortfall, which will be considered as part of Councilβs upcoming 2027/28 budget. No guarantees, but Iβm confident weβll get this across the line.
A great example of what can happen when young people speak up. Well done Nathaniel, and everyone at Waverley Baseball Club who has pushed for this project over many years! ... See MoreSee Less
A great night celebrating some very talented writers at the Monash Short Story Competition Awards at the historic Oakleigh Hall.
This year marks 30 years of the competition, and it was terrific to recognise the creativity and hard work of writers across all age groups.
Congratulations to our three First Place winners:
π Category A, ages 12 to 14: Ker She Poon for The Colour of Memory
π Category B, ages 15 to 17: Selma Jia for Before It Gets Cold (Selma wasnβt able to join us on the night)
π Category C, Adults: Bella Campbell for The Murmuration
Oakleigh Hall turns 120 this year, which made it a particularly fitting place to celebrate writing, ideas and creativity in a building that has been part of community life in Oakleigh for generations.
Congratulations as well to all of our Second Place, Third Place and Highly Commended recipients, and to every one of the 124 writers who entered this year.
A big thank you to our Monash Library team, judges and everyone involved in making the competition such an important part of WordFest each year. ... See MoreSee Less
A fantastic morning celebrating the Victorian Seniors Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival with the Monash Chinese Senior Friendship Association in Ashwood!
Great to join local Member for Ashwood, Matt Fregon MP, and so many members of our Chinese community for the celebrations.
Groups like this play such an important role in bringing people together, building friendships and helping older residents stay socially connected.
A big thank you to President Mr Gao, the committee and all the volunteers for the wonderful work you do in our community! ... See MoreSee Less
It was a pleasure to join members of our local Hindu community to celebrate this special occasion. A big thank you to the Mayor of Glen Eira, Cr Simone Zmood, for joining me.
Places of worship are about much more than faith. They bring people together, provide support and create a sense of belonging.
Congratulations to Vikas Bhardwaj and everyone involved in bringing this temple to life. I hope it serves our community for generations to come! ... See MoreSee Less
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A great morning yesterday at the Faros Greek Senior Club in Mount Waverley, joining Matt Fregon MP for their Greek Handcrafts and Cultural Items Exhibition!
Members brought along some wonderful family heirlooms, handmade items and treasures passed down through generations, each with its own story and connection to Greek culture. πΊ
One item that particularly caught my attention was the Pythagoras Cup, an ancient Greek invention designed to teach moderation when drinking. Fill it too high and the entire contents drain out! π·
A lesson my wife has been trying to teach me for many years, with limited success. π
A big thank you to Rev Dr Steve Kasambalis, Club President George Aggelidis and all the members for the warm welcome and for sharing these wonderful pieces of Greek history and culture with us. β€οΈ ... See MoreSee Less
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ππ± Monash is Australiaβs MobileMuster champion!
This year, Monash has taken out the top spot in the MobileMuster Local Government Awards for our efforts recycling old mobile phones and accessories.
A huge thank you to everyone in our community who dropped off their old phones for recycling. Itβs a simple thing to do, but collectively it makes a real difference by keeping valuable materials in use and electronic waste out of landfill. β»οΈ
I caught up with Trav, our Waste Services Coordinator, to check out the trophy and celebrate a great result!
Well done Monash! ππ ... See MoreSee Less
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βΎ Great news for Waverley Baseball Club!
Back in March, I received a letter from 12-year-old Nathaniel Keys asking Council to upgrade the clubβs ageing batting cages.
A few weeks later, I attended the clubβs presentation night and learnt about the years of advocacy behind this project. The designs were complete, but funding was still needed.
After discussions with Council officers and lobbying local State MP John Mullahy, Iβm delighted that Council has secured a $450,000 Victorian Government Local Sports Infrastructure grant!
John and I were at the club on Saturday to announce the funding.
Thereβs still a $750,000 shortfall, which will be considered as part of Councilβs upcoming 2027/28 budget. No guarantees, but Iβm confident weβll get this across the line.
A great example of what can happen when young people speak up. Well done Nathaniel, and everyone at Waverley Baseball Club who has pushed for this project over many years! ... See MoreSee Less
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A great night celebrating some very talented writers at the Monash Short Story Competition Awards at the historic Oakleigh Hall.
This year marks 30 years of the competition, and it was terrific to recognise the creativity and hard work of writers across all age groups.
Congratulations to our three First Place winners:
π Category A, ages 12 to 14: Ker She Poon for The Colour of Memory
π Category B, ages 15 to 17: Selma Jia for Before It Gets Cold
(Selma wasnβt able to join us on the night)
π Category C, Adults: Bella Campbell for The Murmuration
Oakleigh Hall turns 120 this year, which made it a particularly fitting place to celebrate writing, ideas and creativity in a building that has been part of community life in Oakleigh for generations.
Congratulations as well to all of our Second Place, Third Place and Highly Commended recipients, and to every one of the 124 writers who entered this year.
A big thank you to our Monash Library team, judges and everyone involved in making the competition such an important part of WordFest each year. ... See MoreSee Less
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A fantastic morning celebrating the Victorian Seniors Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival with the Monash Chinese Senior Friendship Association in Ashwood!
Great to join local Member for Ashwood, Matt Fregon MP, and so many members of our Chinese community for the celebrations.
Groups like this play such an important role in bringing people together, building friendships and helping older residents stay socially connected.
A big thank you to President Mr Gao, the committee and all the volunteers for the wonderful work you do in our community! ... See MoreSee Less
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A wonderful afternoon in Huntingdale yesterday for the official opening of the Shri Sankat Mochan Navdurga Temple Inc
It was a pleasure to join members of our local Hindu community to celebrate this special occasion. A big thank you to the Mayor of Glen Eira, Cr Simone Zmood, for joining me.
Places of worship are about much more than faith. They bring people together, provide support and create a sense of belonging.
Congratulations to Vikas Bhardwaj and everyone involved in bringing this temple to life. I hope it serves our community for generations to come! ... See MoreSee Less
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Back at a local favourite, Temperance Society βοΈ
Steak sandwich for lunch. Absolutely delicious.
Might have to visit the gym after this oneβ¦ π ... See MoreSee Less
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