This was the person ahead of me in the queue at Breadtop this morning. 6 items, most which will likely be eaten within 30 minutes, all in their own single use plastic bag that will likely end up buried in landfill.
There’s no reason they couldn’t be put in to a paper bag.
We must do better.
Does Bread top offer paper bags to put the items in?
Why were you contributing to it yourself?
Bread top is a ‘self service’ shop. The other option is to have pastries in the open and customers able to touch, breathe & cough over the uncovered pastries. This would then be unhygienic. If it was not self service they would need more staff, which would increase costs & longer waiting time.
📚 Arrived at Oakleigh Library a few minutes before opening time. Doors opened, and it was like a 100m sprint.
In a world where screens are everywhere, it’s pretty special seeing that excitement for real books still alive 🙌
Make sure they look at the political biographies section
Indeed it is - example set by caring parents 😊
🚧 Climate action is not always a big announcement. Sometimes it is the quieter, practical work most people walk, cycle or drive past without even knowing about.
That is what this project on Coleman Parade in Glen Waverley is about. Smarter materials, less waste, lower emissions, and infrastructure that lasts longer.
It is not flashy, but it matters, and it is exactly how Council is building a more sustainable Monash. ♻️
Ending urban sprawl is the most sustainable option
Do something about the housing then. Rebuilds killing this area with poor housing no garden and frankly blocking all the light. Who needs the mega mansions when resources are sparse.
The more new you build The more emissions Anything new has more impact on the environment
More bullshit. So called climate change and rising seas don't seem to be affecting Bayside home prices. Also banks are comfortable to finance Bayside developments, climate change is a scam for $$$$
Can you use all the waste from demolition of houses in the same way? Monash has an enormous supply of that material!
🎭 Took the three kids along to Players Theatre Company today for Newsies Jr.
I’ve been to quite a few Players productions over the years, and with my own background in theatre growing up and through uni, it’s always nice to be back.
Great energy, plenty of talent, and a reminder of how important community theatre is for young performers.
Well done to everyone involved 👏
It was an extraordinary performance, totally agree!
Glad you enjoyed it Stuart! The kids were so passionate about the show which I think could be felt by the audience. There were LOTS of tears back stage after the final show.
It was a great show.
☕ Back at an old favourite this morning.
Brunch at Temperance Society never misses. Good coffee, great food, easy vibe.
Nice to have a slow start to a Sunday morning.
Enjoy!!
The 34th annual Art Show is on this weekend at the Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
Entry is free until 4pm today or 10am to 12pm tomorrow.
🚆 Free public transport is a great excuse to get out and explore local.
Until 30 April, you can jump on a train or bus and visit seven Monash shopping strips without paying a fare.
☕ Oakleigh for coffee, Greek food and tsoureki
🎬 Glen Waverley for restaurants, bubble tea and a movie
🍜 Clayton for Indian sweets, noodles and budget eats
🥪 Mount Waverley for coffee, errands or a low key lunch
🛍️ Hughesdale for takeaway and everyday essentials
🥡 Huntingdale for groceries, quick meals and local services
🥐 Syndal for bakeries, cafés and some brilliant Sri Lankan, South Asian and Malaysian food
These are the kinds of places that make Monash special. Great local traders. Plenty of variety. Shopping strips that are easy to get to and worth supporting.
And with Greek Easter this weekend, Eaton Mall in Oakleigh is the place to be, with celebrations on Saturday from 11am to 3pm. 🇬🇷
Leave the car at home, make the most of the free travel, and back our local businesses. 🚌
Except there’s bus replacing train from Richmond and Glen Waverley from tonight till end of next Sunday…
Geez there hasn’t been comeng trains on the gwy line for a while
Had thought to go to Albury but booking suspended so may need to stand the whole way same as my friends.
Pity the Glen Waverley line is buses for 10 days
No stop doing this its not about businesses. Its about saving petrol. Transport is for people to get where they need saving petrol. Not about tourism. We cant get on trains in regional areas.
⚾ Great to be at Waverley Baseball Club’s Senior Men and Women’s Presentation Night.
It was a pleasure to help celebrate what has clearly been another big season for the club. Success like that does not just happen. It comes from talented players, committed coaches, hardworking volunteers, supportive families, and a strong club culture right across the senior and women’s programs.
I’m a sports nut, so nights like this are always easy to enjoy. Local clubs like Waverley Baseball do so much more than what happens on the field. They build friendships, community, and that real sense of belonging.
I also got to share one of my favourite baseball memories, watching the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Still the biggest scoreboard I’ve ever seen.
Congratulations to everyone involved on a terrific season, and thanks for having me along. 👏
🏫 Back where it all started.
Dropped into Huntingtower School recently to check out the beautifully restored Huntingtower cottage, now the new reception.
Met with the Principal and Vice Principal, had a walk through the school, and it all came flooding back. Year 9 memories, good and bad 😄
Great to see the history of the place being preserved while the school continues to grow and evolve.
🚲 Took Lachie’s bike to a Monash Repair Café and gave it a second chance at life.
Love the idea behind this. Instead of sending broken things straight to landfill, people come together to fix them, learn a few skills, and give useful items a bit more life.
Good for the wallet, good for the environment, and a good reminder that not everything broken needs to be thrown away.♻️
Got something you need repaired? Link to more info in the comments!
More info on our repair cafe's: www.monash.vic.gov.au/Waste-Sustainability/Get-Involved-Sustainability-Programs/Repair-cafe
