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Moonee Ponds for Coffee (32km)

*Please note the starting point is around the back of Fed Square at The Atrium. ie not in the square due to World Cup and crowds watching the big TV.* **Ride:** A Sunday social ride to Queens Park in Moonee Ponds and afternoon tea in nearby Puckle Street Sunday's forecast is 15°C with only a 20% chance of a light shower (0-1mm): https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2026-06-21 Starting at The Atrium, we head north to Rushall to join Merri Creek Trail. We'll leave the trail and skirt Pentridge Prison riding west on O'Hea St to Pascoe Vale and onto the Moonee Ponds trail going south. After visiting Queens Park Lake, we'll have a coffee break nearby in Moonee Ponds. Heading back, we'll take side-streets near the railway line to Kensington and rejoin Moonee Ponds Trail at Arden St to finish our ride at Melbourne Exhibition Centre in South Wharf on Clarendon St. Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27314836 \* \* Route may vary on the day **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (SMS or call me if running late) **Distance**: \~32 km **Speed**: \~22km/h max **Bring**: Water, spray-jacket, pump, spare tube. **Contact:** Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 \***Photo**: Queens Park Lake - April 2018 "All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"

The Seventh Stitch

Come and join us for our seventh Melbourne Craft Circle event :) If you have any accessibility needs or questions about the group feel free to message me. Otherwise just click attending and show up with your craft or art. Hope to see you there! 🧶

Philosophy Roundtable: Art

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

What is Art For? On Emotion, Aesthetics and Creativity

A painting that brings a person to tears. A banana worth 6.4 million dollars. A photograph ending a war. What is behind these phenomena? Please join us this Sunday to discuss the Philosophy of Art, where it comes from, what makes it powerful and why it is a universal across time and cultures. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Philosophy Circle group. We will explore the topic through a range of questions, including: **What is Art?** * What comes to mind when we use the word ‘Art’? What are the categories of objects or activities that you would consider to be art? * Which of these are art?: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_1nl2_GKbGzzSbXsRRsnAZlkmNVqWPjm **Emotion** * Is art a luxury or necessity in life? Is it essential to happiness? * Why is art so effective at making us feel powerful emotions, even when we know it doesn’t represent reality? Are these ‘true’ emotions, or somehow different / simulated? * Why do we sometimes seek our art that makes us feel sad? **Objectivity** * Is there such a thing as objectively bad art? * Are there intrinsic properties that make something aesthetic (beautiful)? Are they universal? * Are there objective standards of ‘taste’? Can one person be said to have better taste than another? If so, on what basis or criteria? **Value** * What gives art its value? Why do we consider replicas differently? Is naturally occurring beauty different to art? * What compels humans towards art? Is there an evolutionary / biological explanation for the seemingly wasteful expenditure of resources on outputs that have no practical function? **Creativity** * Are only humans able to appreciate art? * Are only humans creative? * Is there such a thing as something truly new, or is every idea or expression a recombination of existing inputs into a different configuration of outputs? * Can a machine be creative? If not, what is the constraint? * Could we ever regard AI-creativity in the same way as that of a human? Hope to see you there!

Coffee & Connections: Topic Finding Art Space

Hi everyone, and welcome to our very first event! Since I’ve traveled to 50 countries before settling here in Melbourne, the idea of combining travel, daily living, and creating art is a massive passion of mine. To kick off our community of "dreamers and doers," we are hosting a relaxed weekend coffee meetup to connect, share, and get inspired. Whether you are a full-time professional artist or an entrepreneur exploring painting like I am, this is a casual space to meet face-to-face and build our local network over a great cup of Melbourne coffee. **Here is what we’ll be doing:** * 🎨 **Show & Tell:** Bring a sketchbook, your iPad, or just pull up some photos of your work on your phone. Let's celebrate what everyone is currently creating or exploring! * 🤝 **Network & Connect:** Swap Instagram handles, share industry contacts, and find your new creative accountability buddies. * 🌍 **Main Topic - Art Residencies & Coliving:** Have you ever done an art residency? Are you dreaming of joining a creative coliving space overseas or right here in Australia? Let's share resources, research, and dreams about blending travel with our artistic practices. **What to bring:** * A piece of your art (physical or digital) or a work-in-progress to share. * Your business cards, portfolio links, or social handles. * Any info, questions, or experiences you have regarding art residencies! I can't wait to meet you all and hear about your creative journeys. RSVP so I can make sure we grab a big enough table!

School of life - Sydney fan meetup, difficult questions deck

This event is in person! To find the room, walk into the car parking area from the street at 14 Frances St, walk to the end of the car park (to the left of the building) and enter in the side pedestrian gate. Walk straight down the pathway to the back building and up the stairs. Look for the signs to Skyview Hall! As part of the school of life Sydney meetup we host a discussion focused on the difficult questions deck. We flip a difficult question and then ask the group to answer. Some examples include, "what makes a good listener?" and "if you could own any piece of art, what would it be?", "who was a childhood role model other than your parents?" Join us for questions like these and more. We hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery. If you’re reading this, you’re invited. Please don’t feel like you “won’t be welcome” just because you’re new, demographically different from the average member, or hate the School of Life and everything it stands for. You’ll be fine! We usually meet every 3rd Sunday of the month at 4pm. 0438481143 to contact us if you get lost. This event is free for first time participants, then $10 if you are coming back for more! The cost covers the room hire, snacks and helps with making sure people are committed to attending. If you struggle to pay the cost, please get in touch to talk about it. You can also pay via Payid to 0438481143

Cirque du Soleil: Kooza

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a touring experience that delights fans worldwide with authentic film props, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks, and fun interactive surprises to find. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. With authentic film props, interactive displays, hands-on activities, and unique in-depth set pieces, the exhibition is designed to be explored through sight, sound, touch-and even smell. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. .

Blanc de Blanc Encore

MELBOURNE, IT’S TIME TO POP YOUR CORK. For the first time ever, the smash-hit sensation BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE is popping it’s Melbourne cork! This is no ordinary night out. Blanc de Blanc Encore is a five-star, champagne-soaked spectacle overflowing with vintage French glamour, high-octane circus, and edge-of-your-seat entertainment. A lavish blend of acrobatics, titillating comedy, and jaw-dropping surprises, served up with a riotous wink and a whole lot of fizz. The world of Blanc de Blanc has dazzled audiences around the world, and its ENCORE finally arrives in Melbourne. Soak up the intoxicating, signature blend of hedonism, humour and old-school cabaret decadence. Slip into something fabulous, grab a cocktail, and surrender to an evening of glamour and decadent abandon. “A visual and sensory feast… decadence is the rule, and opulence reigns supreme.” — Theatre Travels “An effervescent delight… leaves its audience utterly intoxicated with joy.” — Stage Whispers “A night of pure joy” - Hush Hush Biz “The show that pops your cork… decadent, sexy and fun…” — Scenestr Ages 18+.  Book now – before it sells out.

Cultural Exchange Night for International Friends @The Art Syndicate Surry Hills

Join us at the Art Syndicate for a fun and engaging Cultural Exchange Night where international and exchange students, expats, and community members come together to celebrate diversity and forge new friendships. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with people from different parts of the world and learn about various cultures. The venue offers an all-NSW drinks menu with wines, beers, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in a cozy and relaxing setting. As we are a small venue: RSVP's ESSENTIAL! We are looking forward to seeing you! Your hosts, the friendly staff at the Art Syndicate

Caringbah Music Adult Student Showcase

Be prepared for a fun filled show, where our adult students strut their stuff! From Rock Bands to a Pop Choir and everything in between. Throw in some Spanish Guitar and some amazing Guitarists, Vocalists and soloists! Get in quick for the meal & show tix!

SPARK Arts Day - Makuru Arts Festival

Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026

Music Rocks the Rosemount II – Back-to-Back 2026 will see our amazing musicians showcase their amazing talent and development in this second term of the year! Great food, drinks and our amazing musicians front, and centre will make this amazing! There will be 10 sessions, 22 hours of music, three special evenings and a huge Saturday - Saturday June 20th, Sunday June 21st, Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23rd. You will only need to attend the session your musician performs in. Over 350 young musicians with more than 200 bands/solo artists in the Music Rocks Australia Ensemble and Individual programs on stage showcasing their amazing talent, and especially that unique Music Rocks bravery and showmanship. ‘Music Rocks’ brings the Western Australian community together with performances from the most elite young musicians in MRA All-star bands, primary schools, high schools, education support centres and community organisations. Young people living out their Rock Star dreams on stage in front of family, friends, and the most amazed and inspired public! Performances will include those for WACE and WASSA certificates recognition for high school graduation, along with triumph for those supported by some of the biggest organisations in W.A. Our NDIS supported musicians will also make this event such a big part of their community engagement and belonging. Musicians as young as 6 years old and as young as 65 years old, achieving full Pop and Rock songs of their choice, swapping instruments between repertoire, and showcasing the rapid and authentic power of the MRA teaching systems, unique to W.A. and supported by the famous MRA Ensemble Directors. A not to be missed event for anyone close to an MRA musician and especially for anyone who is set to be amazed by the most courageous young people in W.A The Session schedule is as follows: Saturday 20th of June, 2026 Session 1 (Entry 9.00am, Start 9.15am sharp) Carter Di Lallo Charlotte Whittaker Connor di Lallo Emily Kossen Harry Hall Miles Hurdman Oliver Brown Savannah Tomasso Tristan Simons Session 2 (Entry 10.25am, Start 10.40am sharp) Blake Johnson Chloe Price Conrad Scott Gian Biares Liam Caton Sarah Pollard Shanniah Barker Tahno Bizzaca Xavier Loewenthal Session 3 (Entry 11.50pm, Start 12.05pm sharp) Eli Dickenson Guot Mou Joe Hanscomb Kaine Aguilar-Ho Mikey Albert Steven Cowan Wednesday HQ Band – Aguilar-Ho, D & M Bellandi, Wiley Workpower Band – Francis, Hobson, King, Sparling, Ta Session 4 (Entry 1.10pm, Start 1.25pm sharp) Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Quinn Fisher Ryan Harper Sunday 21st of June, 2026 Session 5 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Arlo Wocheslander Cannington Community Education Support Centre Harry MacPherson & Ollie Minchin Harvey Carroll Lockridge Primary School supported by Blue Sky Community Group Oliver Fitzpatrick St Columba’s School Summer Mulder Warnbro Education Support Centre Session 6 (Entry 7.30pm, Start 7.45pm sharp) Abigail Napier Amy Powell Arlo Hartmann Armadale Education Support Centre Dynamiks – Gregory, Paton, A Powell Joachim Gabo Mac Stanley Pulse – Carson, Cramp, Rapanaro Rock Mix – Barlow, Guhl, Smith, Tucker Shia De Bell Tuesday Allstars – Edwards, Hartmann, Napier, Slater Wild Dan Razor Will Kenny Monday 22nd of June, 2026 Session 7 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Andie McAuliffe Bishop Beshop Bozsenna Harvie Emma Ralfe Enya Liu Flynn Thompson Lear Fang Liam Dack Mikayla De Cotta Monday HQ Band – Gee, House, Morris, Neville Stephen Hutt The TNT's – Cox, Dack, Fontana, Knight, Lamberto, Lawrence Trendkill – D & M Blair, De Cotta Zoey Dekens Session 8 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Ben Percy Blue Door Band – Drabble, Hatton, Reyhansyah, Skewes Charlotte Crabbe Daniel Wilson David Ranalli Ellicia Chapman Huw Humphreys Isabella Armstrong Jack McKevitt Julian Skewes Kaelen Sliskovic Lizzy Martino Maci Crawford Oakley Matson Shania Mwaka Stanley Crabbe Taliah Troy The Crackin' – Belzunce, Downes Tyler Satie Xavier Biancotti Zachariah Paciente Tuesday 23rd of June, 2026 Session 9 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Ania Jasinski Aurielle Soekinto Emma Hale Grace Austin Isla Jones Jaxon Finis Lila Humphrys Lily Higgins Mazenod College Mikaela Powell Riley Riggall St Brigid’s College Taylor Brown Troy Jackson Session 10 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Abdol Srolestz Brad Clarke Devon Spink Ethan Hoskin Good Times Ahead – Garces, Glass, Hendrawan, O Powell, Sputore Harrison Glass Hugo Hendrawan Jack Harrison Jasper Whitehead Joaquin Ayalde Noah La Cava Philip Mah Screaming Captain Jefferson – Harrison, Glass, O Powell, Rhine Davis Xavier Yeats Zavier Kneale (the session lists here are in alphabetical order and do not indicate the order of bands within each session)

Mid Year Showcase

Radiance Academy Toowoomba and Toowoomba Ballet College present their Mid-Year Showcase, with a vibrant display of dance. Act One opens with an original classical and contemporary work by the Director and dancers of ...

The Icon Burlesque Awards & Artist Showcase 2026

Arts Factory Talent Show

Show off your skills and shine bright at the Arts Factory Talent Show—where creativity meets fun in person!

Dragon Boat Festival

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with us at The Lounge for an evening of culture, creativity, and connection!

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a touring experience that delights fans worldwide with authentic film props, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks, and fun interactive surprises to find. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. With authentic film props, interactive displays, hands-on activities, and unique in-depth set pieces, the exhibition is designed to be explored through sight, sound, touch-and even smell. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. .

Master the Art of Better Decisions

This interactive session equips you with practical tools to enhance Emotional Intelligence (EI), manage cognitive biases and make better decisions by mastering System 1 (emotional reactivity) and System 2 (logical analysis) thinking where EI serves as the vital bridge between the two. By attending this session you will unlock: * Improved decision making: Reduce the "hidden tax" of cognitive shortcuts. Know when to trust our 'gut feelings' and when to switch to rational thought. * Greater performance under pressure: Learn to recognise triggers and pivot from reactive impulses to deliberate, strategic choices when the stakes are high. * Better collaboration: When you regulate your own System 1 responses, psychological safety flourishes, which leads to better collaboration. * Increased resilience: Build a team that doesn’t just survive volatility but thrives in it. ***Facilitators*** ***[Caidryn Roder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/caidyrn/):*** *Co-founded ProSocia and has over 20 years of experience helping people and organisations thrive. In this time he has come to believe that the best way for organisations to be successful is to focus on their people. The role of leaders is to set clear purpose and direction, create an environment that supports growth and wellbeing, and make it easy for their people to do their best work every day.* ***[Olivia Burmester](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-burmester-3b6098b3/)****: Co-founded ProSocia to help organisations build cultures that drive lasting success. She works with leaders to make it easy to put people first and move past short-term fixes.* *She equips organisations with the critical skills to understand and shape their culture effectively to deliver strategy and drive long-term organisational performance.* ***[Leigh Jenkinson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighjenkinson/)****: ICF-accredited Executive and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams reach peak performance.* *He works across industries and leadership levels to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and unlock potential. Specialising in leadership coaching, high-performing team development, and organisational culture uplift.*

Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026

Music Rocks the Rosemount II – Back-to-Back 2026 will see our amazing musicians showcase their amazing talent and development in this second term of the year! Great food, drinks and our amazing musicians front, and centre will make this amazing! There will be 10 sessions, 22 hours of music, three special evenings and a huge Saturday - Saturday June 20th, Sunday June 21st, Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23rd. You will only need to attend the session your musician performs in. Over 350 young musicians with more than 200 bands/solo artists in the Music Rocks Australia Ensemble and Individual programs on stage showcasing their amazing talent, and especially that unique Music Rocks bravery and showmanship. ‘Music Rocks’ brings the Western Australian community together with performances from the most elite young musicians in MRA All-star bands, primary schools, high schools, education support centres and community organisations. Young people living out their Rock Star dreams on stage in front of family, friends, and the most amazed and inspired public! Performances will include those for WACE and WASSA certificates recognition for high school graduation, along with triumph for those supported by some of the biggest organisations in W.A. Our NDIS supported musicians will also make this event such a big part of their community engagement and belonging. Musicians as young as 6 years old and as young as 65 years old, achieving full Pop and Rock songs of their choice, swapping instruments between repertoire, and showcasing the rapid and authentic power of the MRA teaching systems, unique to W.A. and supported by the famous MRA Ensemble Directors. A not to be missed event for anyone close to an MRA musician and especially for anyone who is set to be amazed by the most courageous young people in W.A The Session schedule is as follows: Saturday 20th of June, 2026 Session 1 (Entry 9.00am, Start 9.15am sharp) Carter Di Lallo Charlotte Whittaker Connor di Lallo Emily Kossen Harry Hall Miles Hurdman Oliver Brown Savannah Tomasso Tristan Simons Session 2 (Entry 10.25am, Start 10.40am sharp) Blake Johnson Chloe Price Conrad Scott Gian Biares Liam Caton Sarah Pollard Shanniah Barker Tahno Bizzaca Xavier Loewenthal Session 3 (Entry 11.50pm, Start 12.05pm sharp) Eli Dickenson Guot Mou Joe Hanscomb Kaine Aguilar-Ho Mikey Albert Steven Cowan Wednesday HQ Band – Aguilar-Ho, D & M Bellandi, Wiley Workpower Band – Francis, Hobson, King, Sparling, Ta Session 4 (Entry 1.10pm, Start 1.25pm sharp) Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Quinn Fisher Ryan Harper Sunday 21st of June, 2026 Session 5 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Arlo Wocheslander Cannington Community Education Support Centre Harry MacPherson & Ollie Minchin Harvey Carroll Lockridge Primary School supported by Blue Sky Community Group Oliver Fitzpatrick St Columba’s School Summer Mulder Warnbro Education Support Centre Session 6 (Entry 7.30pm, Start 7.45pm sharp) Abigail Napier Amy Powell Arlo Hartmann Armadale Education Support Centre Dynamiks – Gregory, Paton, A Powell Joachim Gabo Mac Stanley Pulse – Carson, Cramp, Rapanaro Rock Mix – Barlow, Guhl, Smith, Tucker Shia De Bell Tuesday Allstars – Edwards, Hartmann, Napier, Slater Wild Dan Razor Will Kenny Monday 22nd of June, 2026 Session 7 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Andie McAuliffe Bishop Beshop Bozsenna Harvie Emma Ralfe Enya Liu Flynn Thompson Lear Fang Liam Dack Mikayla De Cotta Monday HQ Band – Gee, House, Morris, Neville Stephen Hutt The TNT's – Cox, Dack, Fontana, Knight, Lamberto, Lawrence Trendkill – D & M Blair, De Cotta Zoey Dekens Session 8 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Ben Percy Blue Door Band – Drabble, Hatton, Reyhansyah, Skewes Charlotte Crabbe Daniel Wilson David Ranalli Ellicia Chapman Huw Humphreys Isabella Armstrong Jack McKevitt Julian Skewes Kaelen Sliskovic Lizzy Martino Maci Crawford Oakley Matson Shania Mwaka Stanley Crabbe Taliah Troy The Crackin' – Belzunce, Downes Tyler Satie Xavier Biancotti Zachariah Paciente Tuesday 23rd of June, 2026 Session 9 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Ania Jasinski Aurielle Soekinto Emma Hale Grace Austin Isla Jones Jaxon Finis Lila Humphrys Lily Higgins Mazenod College Mikaela Powell Riley Riggall St Brigid’s College Taylor Brown Troy Jackson Session 10 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Abdol Srolestz Brad Clarke Devon Spink Ethan Hoskin Good Times Ahead – Garces, Glass, Hendrawan, O Powell, Sputore Harrison Glass Hugo Hendrawan Jack Harrison Jasper Whitehead Joaquin Ayalde Noah La Cava Philip Mah Screaming Captain Jefferson – Harrison, Glass, O Powell, Rhine Davis Xavier Yeats Zavier Kneale (the session lists here are in alphabetical order and do not indicate the order of bands within each session)

Heroes vs Villains: Annual Dance Showcase 2026

ResBaz Perth 2026

ResBaz is a three-day festival of digital research training, where researchers from all disciplines come together to learn new skills.

The Key To Making Money - Free Talk

Why do we find it hard to make money, while others are flourishing and prospering? Is it just that some were born lucky? No. Do some people just have a natural talent? No. It comes down to the art of communication. One's ability to communicate will determine how successful one will be, not only in business, but life as a whole. We will be covering different avenues of communication, and what you can do to bring change to your life. ------- The talk will go for roughly 45 mins, give or take. We will then proceed to do a Personality Test which will really break down what areas in your life you are lacking in, and can then get the appropriate tools to assist you.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a touring experience that delights fans worldwide with authentic film props, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks, and fun interactive surprises to find. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. With authentic film props, interactive displays, hands-on activities, and unique in-depth set pieces, the exhibition is designed to be explored through sight, sound, touch-and even smell. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. .

Evening Social Painting

This is an informal welcoming evening group focussed on bringing people together who enjoy creating. While many people work in watercolour, you’re also very welcome to bring sketching, drawing, journaling, or another quiet art practice. There’s no formal instruction and no pressure — just shared creative time. Enjoy getting inspiration from others and soaking up the creative atmosphere. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 🖌 What to expect: \*A quiet, social atmosphere * Bring‑your‑own art or sketching time \*A mix of watercolour, drawing, and other art practices * Friendly conversation and encouragement \*Tea, coffee, and community vibes 🎨 What can I work on? * Watercolour \*Sketching or drawing * Art journaling \*Other portable art projects ✅ What to bring: * Your own art materials \*Curiosity and a willingness to have a go 💵 Cost: $3 per person,donation to St. David's for room hire, payable on the night. ☕ Venue notes: Tea and coffee are available at the venue. Entry is on Rookwood Avenue. Please ring bell or contact Cathy on 0403 596 826. 🚗 Parking: Street parking is available, and there is a larger carpark on Keeling Street. 💛 Many people attend on their own — you’ll be very welcome. This session is hosted by volunteers from the [Watercolour Society of Queensland (WSQ)](https://www.watercoloursocietyofqld.com.au), a not‑for‑profit arts organisation. Meetup events are designed to be informal, friendly, and easy to join. Learn more at the WSQ website: [Casual Painting at St. David's](https://www.watercoloursocietyofqld.com.au/casual-painting-at-st-davids).

Runaway Bay Toastmasters_Speak and Lead with Impact

Join us for an engaging evening where you will see first hand how Toastmasters learn how to speak confidently in front of groups. Our speakers and leaders will provide you with insights and techniques to improve your public speaking skills. This evening is designed to help you learn how we enhance our communication skills and boost our confidence on stage. This event is perfect for individuals looking to develop their leadership skills, improve their presentations and expand their professional network. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share your experiences and gain valuable feedback. Whether you are an entrepreneur, an individual in business, or simply looking to improve your communication skills, this workshop is tailored to help you succeed. Join us and take the first step towards mastering the art of public speaking.

Music Rocks the Rosemount II - Back-to-Back 2026

Music Rocks the Rosemount II – Back-to-Back 2026 will see our amazing musicians showcase their amazing talent and development in this second term of the year! Great food, drinks and our amazing musicians front, and centre will make this amazing! There will be 10 sessions, 22 hours of music, three special evenings and a huge Saturday - Saturday June 20th, Sunday June 21st, Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23rd. You will only need to attend the session your musician performs in. Over 350 young musicians with more than 200 bands/solo artists in the Music Rocks Australia Ensemble and Individual programs on stage showcasing their amazing talent, and especially that unique Music Rocks bravery and showmanship. ‘Music Rocks’ brings the Western Australian community together with performances from the most elite young musicians in MRA All-star bands, primary schools, high schools, education support centres and community organisations. Young people living out their Rock Star dreams on stage in front of family, friends, and the most amazed and inspired public! Performances will include those for WACE and WASSA certificates recognition for high school graduation, along with triumph for those supported by some of the biggest organisations in W.A. Our NDIS supported musicians will also make this event such a big part of their community engagement and belonging. Musicians as young as 6 years old and as young as 65 years old, achieving full Pop and Rock songs of their choice, swapping instruments between repertoire, and showcasing the rapid and authentic power of the MRA teaching systems, unique to W.A. and supported by the famous MRA Ensemble Directors. A not to be missed event for anyone close to an MRA musician and especially for anyone who is set to be amazed by the most courageous young people in W.A The Session schedule is as follows: Saturday 20th of June, 2026 Session 1 (Entry 9.00am, Start 9.15am sharp) Carter Di Lallo Charlotte Whittaker Connor di Lallo Emily Kossen Harry Hall Miles Hurdman Oliver Brown Savannah Tomasso Tristan Simons Session 2 (Entry 10.25am, Start 10.40am sharp) Blake Johnson Chloe Price Conrad Scott Gian Biares Liam Caton Sarah Pollard Shanniah Barker Tahno Bizzaca Xavier Loewenthal Session 3 (Entry 11.50pm, Start 12.05pm sharp) Eli Dickenson Guot Mou Joe Hanscomb Kaine Aguilar-Ho Mikey Albert Steven Cowan Wednesday HQ Band – Aguilar-Ho, D & M Bellandi, Wiley Workpower Band – Francis, Hobson, King, Sparling, Ta Session 4 (Entry 1.10pm, Start 1.25pm sharp) Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Quinn Fisher Ryan Harper Sunday 21st of June, 2026 Session 5 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Arlo Wocheslander Cannington Community Education Support Centre Harry MacPherson & Ollie Minchin Harvey Carroll Lockridge Primary School supported by Blue Sky Community Group Oliver Fitzpatrick St Columba’s School Summer Mulder Warnbro Education Support Centre Session 6 (Entry 7.30pm, Start 7.45pm sharp) Abigail Napier Amy Powell Arlo Hartmann Armadale Education Support Centre Dynamiks – Gregory, Paton, A Powell Joachim Gabo Mac Stanley Pulse – Carson, Cramp, Rapanaro Rock Mix – Barlow, Guhl, Smith, Tucker Shia De Bell Tuesday Allstars – Edwards, Hartmann, Napier, Slater Wild Dan Razor Will Kenny Monday 22nd of June, 2026 Session 7 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Andie McAuliffe Bishop Beshop Bozsenna Harvie Emma Ralfe Enya Liu Flynn Thompson Lear Fang Liam Dack Mikayla De Cotta Monday HQ Band – Gee, House, Morris, Neville Stephen Hutt The TNT's – Cox, Dack, Fontana, Knight, Lamberto, Lawrence Trendkill – D & M Blair, De Cotta Zoey Dekens Session 8 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Ben Percy Blue Door Band – Drabble, Hatton, Reyhansyah, Skewes Charlotte Crabbe Daniel Wilson David Ranalli Ellicia Chapman Huw Humphreys Isabella Armstrong Jack McKevitt Julian Skewes Kaelen Sliskovic Lizzy Martino Maci Crawford Oakley Matson Shania Mwaka Stanley Crabbe Taliah Troy The Crackin' – Belzunce, Downes Tyler Satie Xavier Biancotti Zachariah Paciente Tuesday 23rd of June, 2026 Session 9 (Entry 5.30pm, Start 5.45pm sharp) Ania Jasinski Aurielle Soekinto Emma Hale Grace Austin Isla Jones Jaxon Finis Lila Humphrys Lily Higgins Mazenod College Mikaela Powell Riley Riggall St Brigid’s College Taylor Brown Troy Jackson Session 10 (Entry 7.15pm, Start 7.30pm sharp) Abdol Srolestz Brad Clarke Devon Spink Ethan Hoskin Good Times Ahead – Garces, Glass, Hendrawan, O Powell, Sputore Harrison Glass Hugo Hendrawan Jack Harrison Jasper Whitehead Joaquin Ayalde Noah La Cava Philip Mah Screaming Captain Jefferson – Harrison, Glass, O Powell, Rhine Davis Xavier Yeats Zavier Kneale (the session lists here are in alphabetical order and do not indicate the order of bands within each session)

Live & Local @ Clancy's

Seton Music students have the chance to showcase their skills on stage at local music icon Clancy's Fish Pub in Fremantle.

Bowral- Coffee & Chin Wag

Head on down to RAW & WILD Market & Cafe for a coffee & a chin wag with Nish and the crew. We run these catch-ups weekly, so if you can’t make it this time, we’ll see you at the next one! First time? No worries—just rock up, say g’day, and we’ll make sure you’re looked after. **WHEN YOU GET THERE** Keep an eye out for Nish wearing our t-shirt, or head up to the counter and ask the friendly staff where we’re seated. **ABOUT OUR EVENTS** We run laid-back social catch-ups for blokes to connect, hang out, and just be themselves. No structure, no formalities—just a relaxed vibe. We stand around, chat, have a laugh, and enjoy a good time. We definitely don’t take ourselves too seriously. It’s all about fun, connection, and a bit of banter. Some of our events: coffee catch-ups, bacon & egg BBQ brekkies, Friday arvo knock-offs. **WHO COMES TO OUR EVENTS?** Blokes from all walks of life—everyone’s welcome. (Just cover your own food & drinks.)

Sunroom – Wearable Robot Armour

HOTA Gallery Public Program

WIOA QLD Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition

Wednesday Conder/Gordon walk - off leash ovals and mountain views

Bridget will lead this dog-friendly and people-friendly walk through Conder and Gordon offering long and short options. The walk includes two large off leash ovals, a dog paddling opportunity, pretty mountain and lake views, and a longish stretch following a little creek. It's a flat, easy route of about 5.5 km with paved options along the way - except across some grassy ovals. Expect it to take up to 2 hours to complete with a group. However there is also the option of a shorter version - missing the Point Hut Pond loop if you prefer - totalling about 3 km. The walk starts and ends behind the petrol station at the Lanyon Market Place (the local Conder shopping centre), which has plenty of free parking and a dog-friendly venue for our after-walk coffee addicts. You can see more detail about the walk and a google map of the route on our [website](https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/conder-gordon-walk/). Important info: * You walk entirely at your own risk and you are wholly responsible for your own, and your dog's, behaviour; by rsvping 'yes' to this walk you understand and agree to this condition. * All off-leash activities are at the discretion of the walk guide. If for any reason they feel any dog should be back on lead, please respect their decision, as they are trying to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience. * We ask $7.50 per adult to be paid by card to the guide at the beginning of the walk - children (under 18) walk free of charge. The charge helps cover our meetup subscription, insurance, internet, petrol, and other costs. We will gladly refund this if you are not happy for any reason. * For more information about how we operate our walks, go to our [FAQ page](https://www.canberradogwalks.com.au/canberra-walks-guided-walks-faqs/).

Movie Review Club

IMAGINATOR

IMAGINATOR is a walk-through play experience that uses light, sound, sculpture and scent to create a totally unique immersive play experience for people of all ages. Set inside a series of vast temporary structures that span over 1000m2 there is plenty of space to explore and interact with. Enter IMAGINATOR, check your shoes in the departure lounge, put on your complimentary socks and prepare to enter another dimension in pursuit of a place called Now. Walk into a giant interactive inflatable bubble, find your way through the light maze or jump into a cosmic abyss. IMAGINATOR is a celebration of imagination, technology and play that has been designed by fashion designers, architects, musicians, audiovisual artists, sculpters, stunt men and circus stars. .

Artsy Afternoon @ O3Space ✨

Join us for a chill artsy afternoon, bring any art supplies you like 👩‍🎨🎨📝✨ Access to O3Space requires you to have the minimum ( FREE! ) membership that you sign up for when you download their app. Simply download the O3Space app, create a profile and use the QR code at the gate to enter/exit the building. The gate is located inside the tram on the right side of the cafe ☕️🚊 The free membership allows you in the building for up to 3 hours per week, if you go over they might charge you so make sure to use the QR code on your way out!! There is a timer countdown in the app so you know how long you have been there ⏰

Mid-year Showcase!

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a touring experience that delights fans worldwide with authentic film props, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks, and fun interactive surprises to find. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. With authentic film props, interactive displays, hands-on activities, and unique in-depth set pieces, the exhibition is designed to be explored through sight, sound, touch-and even smell. Feel the nostalgia and the magic while celebrating some of your favourite moments from the Harry Potter series. .

Agentic AI Unplugged: Running AI Agents at Scale

Join us as ClickHouse returns to Sydney for another exciting meetup, this time with PolarSeven. Connect, share insights, and network with fellow tech and data enthusiasts over great conversations and delicious food! **🗓️ Agenda** * 5:30 PM: Registration, dinner & networking * 6:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions * 6:10 PM: **Talk 1 - The Harness Is the Moat: Running AI Agents at Scale** by Sumith Jitta, Head of Engineering @ Lawpath * 6:40 PM: **Talk 2 - Governed and Secure Agents with LibreChat** by Johnny Mirza, Solution Architect @ ClickHouse * 7:10 PM: Networking, pizzas and drinks * 8:30 PM: Wrap-up **______________________________________________** **🎤 Hear from:** **Sumith Jitta, Head of Engineering @ Lawpath** The Harness Is the Moat: Running AI Agents at Scale **Johnny Mirza, Solution Architect @ ClickHouse** Governed and Secure Agents with LibreChat After the talks, stick around for networking, pizzas, and drinks with the local ClickHouse and AWS, data, and tech community! 🍻🍕🤤 **Event details:** 🗓️ Date: 24 June 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Level 8/2 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000 *Please enter via Kent St to access the building.* If anyone from the community is interested in sharing a talk at this meetup or future events, complete this [CFP form](https://clickhou.se/meetup-cfp) and we’ll be in touch.

GDG Melbourne June'26 Meetup!

RSVP on our GDG community platform -> https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-june26-meetup/ This event is hosted at the Mantel Group Office, with the recording of the talks to be shared afterwards on YouTube if you can't make it. There will be food, networking and some surprise swag!Agenda: 6:20 - Intro 6:30 - Talks 8:00 till late - networking & chat (& drinks optional)Speakers and Talks: Talk 1: Olga Mirensky - Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer @ Ping Identity Olga and Her Agent Attended AI Engineer Conference. Lessons Learned What happens when you let an experimental Stand-In Agent run loose against a live conference environment? To follow the fast-paced sessions of an AI Engineer conference, I built an agent while at the conference. The agent monitored talks and distilled what actually mattered to me - filtering for high-value signal and turning it into specs ready to implement or articles I should read. I started with a different platform, but pivoted to an ADK agent deployed to GCP Agent Platform. Identical system prompt, different platform architecture, different LLM - completely different outcomes. This talk is a transparent look at what happens when agentic experiments meet reality, including an architectural runaway bug that burned 1M tokens per minute. We look past the hype and focus on the real engineering rigour required to build purposeful agents, with four key takeaways: * The Purpose Filter: Why does your agent care about this specific talk? If it’s not highly unique, you’re just automating noise. * Architecture > Hype: The gap between what you expect and what actually happens at runtime and why. * The Personalised Flywheel: High-signal distillation requires deep context about you, your team, and where you are in your journey. * Clear Goal Setting: Moving from “autonomous” to “purposeful”. In the replay demo I’ll walk through my flywheel showing how the agent filtered the content in real-time, picked up on tech I am interested in, turned it into an implementable spec, and how AI tools can close the loop to further automate the entire implementation, testing, and release cycle. Talk 2: Sahil Bahadur Devkota - Full Stack Developer Beyond LLMs: why RAG is equally important In this talk, I'll break down how RAG works, why is it really important in real-world and it's popular architectural pattern. We'll look at the core components of a RAG pipeline, discuss it's implementation approach, and cover some of the key things to think about when building an AI applications with RAG. Whether you're working with AI or building application that need accurate responses, you'll leave with a practical understanding of when RAG make sense - and when it doesn't. Talk 3: Abhijeet Kumar - AI & Automation | Cloud enthusiast Beyond RAG: Building an Agentic "Second Brain" with FastAPI, pgvector, and Gemini Move beyond static note-taking apps. This talk explores Project NeuralFortress—a custom, Python-built knowledge management system designed to actively synthesize information. We’ll walk through evolving a basic RAG script into an agentic pipeline using FastAPI for routing, Neon PostgreSQL (pgvector) for vector storage, and Google Gemini for cognitive processing. In Development (Sneak Peek): A brief look at experimental features currently in testing to make the system fully autonomous: GraphRAG: Mapping multi-hop relationships beyond standard vector distance. MCP Integration: Native database queries directly from your code editor. Async Watchers: Autonomous background web scraping and data ingestion. How to find us: Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St, Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00, as the lifts won't let you up. This is an in-person only event. If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out via the Meetup or Slack to the organiser group to discuss, and we will do our best to help you out. Agenda --- Hosted By Katie Barnett, GDE Android / GDG Organiser Katie is passionate about all things Android. She has taken on a wide variety of challenging projects including in the live event, media and travel space. Her favourite thing is to see someone having a delightful experience using something she has worked on. Katie is very active in the development community, she is a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of GDG Melbourne and is a Women Techmakers Ambassador. She frequently runs events, speaks on technical and non-technical topics and enjoys writing blog posts to share her experience with others. Katie is based in Melbourne, Australia but loves to travel the world and outside of tech she enjoys boardgaming and attempting to finish many craft projects. Suesi Tran, Senior Flutter Developer Google Developer Expert in Dart, Flutter & Firebase, Women Techmaker Melbourne ambassador, GDG Melbourne & Flutter Melbourne co-organiser. In short: Flutter is love, and mobile is life. Poornima Sivakumar, GDG Organiser Lovee Jain, GDG Organiser Lovee is a Software Engineer at Prezzee, a GDG Melbourne Organiser and also a Women Techmakers Ambassador. A tech inquisitive philomath, she loves problem solving and solution design. She has worked at a city council where she developed a lot of useful system integrations and while at Prezzee she develops and works on multiple gift card solutions to cater the B2B2C market. Zach Jensz, GDG Organiser Passionate about the web, seamless UX and accessibility. I love attending meetups, find me and come say hi! Ujjawal Raj, GDG Organiser Bramley Turner-Jones, GDG Organiser Yuba Raj (UV) Panta, GDG Organiser Kartik Arora, Android Engineer Google Developer Expert in Android Android Engineer @ Bilue Carolyn Ai Chi Wong, Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-june26-meetup/.

Gold Coast Property Success Workshop

**Private Property Management Essentials** **Holiday Letting vs Short-Term Rental** Are you making the most of your property's income potential? Join us for an insightful workshop designed specifically for Gold Coast property owners, investors, and anyone interested in maximising returns from residential property. The workshop sessions will be delivered by two industry professionals, each bringing more than 15 years of experience in residential property management and rental operations. They will share practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world perspectives to help property owners make smarter decisions and maximise their property's potential. **Session 1 – The Essentials** Presented by Alex Anufriev Discover how to: • Secure quality tenants and reduce risks • Prepare rental agreements and essential documentation • Manage maintenance, property standards, and end-of-lease processes effectively **Session 2 – The Strategy** Presented by Sam El Tawil Explore: • Current Gold Coast property market trends • Holiday letting vs long-term rental: which model can generate higher returns in 2026? • New regulations affecting property owners • Smart strategies to maximise income while avoiding costly mistakes **Bonus for Every Attendee** Receive a complimentary one-on-one session (after the meeting) to assess your property and identify its best income opportunities. 📅 Date: 24 June 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Venue: Broadbeach Community Centre, Gold Coast Whether you own one property or several, this workshop will provide practical insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable ideas to help you earn more from your investment and create long-term success.

Fishburners Investor Ready AI Pitch Night

**GET YOUR TICKETS FROM THIS LINK:** [https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night](https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night) AI is no longer just a trend. AI is the core infrastructure of the next decade’s most successful startups. At Fishburners, we aren’t just watching the shift, we are providing the platform for the founders actually building it. Following the momentum of the Female Founder Pitch Night, we are gathering the **highest-signal AI startups in the country** for a night of technical excellence, commercial ambition, and direct investor engagement. On June 24th, Fishburners is hosting the AI Pitch Night. This is a deliberate showcase of the founders moving beyond the hype to build real, scalable, and defensible AI companies. This night is about founders who are building. Founders who are raising. Founders who are ready to be seen, backed, and taken seriously. *** ### **What this event is** A curated pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community, in partnership with **Chartered Accountants ANZ, Vanta, and HubSpot.** The best Australian AI startups will pitch in front of a room specifically vetted for high-level investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders. This is not a night for judging from the sidelines, it is a night for backing the future of Australian tech. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ### **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs** and helped startups raise **$1B+** This event isn't just about a 5-minute slide deck; it’s about the convergence of technical talent and the institutional support required to win globally. #### The last Founders who pitched did far more than just participate... They raised capital. They won awards. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ### **Want to Pitch?** Apply to Pitch here: [https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) *** ### **Who should be in the room** **AI Founders** * **Apply to pitch** if you are building an AI startup and are ready to put it in front of the country's most active investors. **Investors & Ecosystem Leaders** * Attend to discover vetted AI talent early. * Engage with the founders building at the frontier. * Connect with the partners providing the infrastructure for AI growth. *** ### **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from Australias most ambitious AI startups * Direct exposure to founders ahead of the next Ascent Project cohort * Connection with Australia’s startup ecosystem in a focused, high-signal environment * A clear view of where Fishburners is taking its platform in 2026 *** ### **Event details** **Date:** June 24, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:30pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ### **What to do next** * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. We’ll see you there.

Melbourne AWS User Group #160 - June 2026

🎉 **Melbourne AWS User Group – June Meetup** 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 24 June 📍 NAB Events Hub – 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne ⏰ Food at 6:00 pm, talks from 6:30 pm (with live stream) Join us for our June meetup, featuring two lightning talks and a full technical presentation covering community contribution, generative AI, and cloud-native security. This month also celebrates the AWS community speaking journey. Sanjana Kailash will deliver her first-ever public presentation, while Bharat Wadhwa returns to present after beginning his own public speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group event. This month’s lineup features: • **Matthew Merriel** giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the Melbourne AWS User Group’s regular “What’s New in AWS” segment is prepared—and how other volunteers can get involved. • **Sanjana Kailash** making her first-ever public presentation, demonstrating an automated market-intelligence pipeline built with Amazon Bedrock, retrieval-augmented generation, and AWS-native services. • **Bharat Wadhwa** presenting a cloud-native approach to malware protection for Amazon S3 using Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection. Bharat also gave his first public presentation at a Melbourne AWS User Group event, making this a great example of where taking that first step can lead. A huge thank you to our sponsors: 🥇 Mantel Group – Gold Sponsor, 🥈 Cevo – Silver Sponsor, 🏛 NAB – Venue Sponsor The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube: 👉 [https://melb.awsug.org.au/live](https://melb.awsug.org.au/live) *** 🗓️ **Agenda** 6:00 pm – Food & Socialising 6:30 pm – Introductions 6:40 pm – What’s New in AWS 6:55 pm – Preparing the “What’s New in AWS” Segment (Level 100); Speaker: Matthew Merriel 7:10 pm – RAG to Riches: AI-Powered Market Intelligence on Amazon Bedrock (Level 200); Speaker: Sanjana Kailash 7:25 pm – Intelligent Malware Protection Using AWS GuardDuty (Level 200); Speaker: Bharat Wadhwa 7:55 pm – Marketplace (Who’s Hiring) 8:00 pm – Networking + Close *** 🎤 **Talk Details** **Preparing the “What’s New in AWS” Segment** Speaker: Matthew Merriel Level: 100 Format: Lightning Talk “What’s New in AWS” is a regular part of Melbourne AWS User Group meetups—but how is the segment put together? Matthew will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the process used to find, shortlist, and prepare recent AWS announcements for presentation at the meetup. This session is designed to help volunteers understand what is involved and make it easier for more community members to take on the segment at future events. No previous speaking experience is required. *** **RAG to Riches: AI-Powered Market Intelligence on Amazon Bedrock** Speaker: Sanjana Kailash Level: 200 Format: Lightning Talk What if a strategy team never had to manually scan more than 50 data sources again? In this lightning talk, Sanjana will walk through how she built a fully automated AI-powered market-intelligence pipeline using Amazon Bedrock, retrieval-augmented generation, and AWS-native services. The solution transforms more than five hours of Monday-morning manual research into a polished briefing delivered directly to inboxes—with no manual effort required. This will also be Sanjana’s first public presentation, and we’re excited to welcome another new speaker to the Melbourne AWS community. *** **Intelligent Malware Protection Using AWS GuardDuty** Speaker: Bharat Wadhwa Level: 200 Format: Full Presentation This presentation showcases a cloud-native malware-protection solution for Amazon S3 using Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection. The solution replaces legacy antivirus approaches with intelligent, event-driven malware detection and automated security workflows. Bharat will explore how this approach can improve scalability, operational efficiency, and security visibility across AWS environments. Bharat also began his public speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group event and now returns with a full technical presentation. *** 🙌 Could This Be the Start of Your Speaking Journey? This month, Sanjana will take the stage for her first-ever public presentation. Bharat also began his speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group meetup and is now returning with a full technical session. Every experienced speaker started with a first talk. Whether you have an idea for a full presentation, a lightning talk, or would like to help prepare and present the “What’s New in AWS” segment, the organisers are happy to help you take that first step. Speak to us at the meetup or submit an idea through our website: 👉 [https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/](https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/)

Agentic AI Unplugged: Running AI Agents at Scale

Agentic AI is moving fast, but what does it actually take to run agents securely, reliably, and at scale? For our next meetup, **PolarSeven** and **ClickHouse** are bringing together two practical talks exploring AI agents, real-world implementation, governance, security, and scale. **🎤 Hear from:** **Sumith Jitta, Head of Engineering @ Lawpath** The Harness Is the Moat: Running AI Agents at Scale **Johnny Mirza, Senior Solutions Architect @ ClickHouse** Governed and Secure Agents with LibreChat After the talks, stick around for networking, pizzas, and drinks with the local AWS Sydney User Group community! 🍻🍕🤤 **Agenda:** 17:30 - Arrive & drinks 18:00 - Introductions 18:10 - Talk 1: *The Harness Is the Moat: Running AI Agents at Scale* Sumith Jitta, Head of Engineering @ Lawpath 18:40 - Talk 2: *Governed and Secure Agents with LibreChat* Johnny Mirza, Solution Architect @ ClickHouse 19:10 - Networking, food, and drinks! 🍻🍕 **Event details:** 🗓️ Date: 24 June 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Level 8/2 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000 *Please enter via Kent St to access the building.* RSVP now to save your spot! We can’t wait to see you there! Cheers, **The PolarSeven Team** [www.polarseven.com](http://www.polarseven.com/)

Visit to the Art Gallery of NSW

**Midweek Art & Chill at Art Gallery of NSW 🎨✨** Looking to break up the week with something relaxing and a bit cultural? Join us for a midweek visit to the **Art Gallery of NSW** and enjoy an evening surrounded by amazing artworks. We’ll meet in **Hyde Park**, in front of the ANZAC Memorial, and then take a short walk towards the gallery. Once there, we’ll explore the diverse collections at a relaxed pace — from classic to contemporary art, there’s always something interesting to discover 🎨. After spending some time at the gallery, we’ll head back towards **George Street** to grab dinner together 🍽️ and continue the conversations. A simple, chilled midweek plan — perfect for unwinding, exploring art, and meeting new people 😊 📌 **Event Details** **Meeting Point:** Hyde Park (between the Pool of Reflection and Anzac Memorial) **Meeting Time:** 06:30 PM **Distance:** 2-3 kms **Difficulty:** Easy **RSVP Rules:** If you have RSVPed but are unable to attend the event, please update your RSVP at least 2-3 days in advance. For those on the waitlist, priority may be given to group regulars. **Communication:** I’ll share my live location on our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L05TdnNeBEgAQ9ARsN89Hd?mode=gi_t)on the day of the walk. Join for regular updates on this and upcoming walks, or suggest new ideas for future events. If you can’t join, message me on WhatsApp (+61-469 717 341), and I’ll add you. **Disclaimer:** We take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents during our events, but the host will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred during this event in any way either to you or your guests. Please take care of your own safety and belongings as hiking can be a risky activity sometimes.

DRAG QUEEN BINGO | 24 June

Melodic Noise: A showcase of percussion

Property Investing After the Budget: What Happens Now?

Dear property investor, The property investing landscape may be changing faster than many investors realise. Recent Budget announcements around negative gearing, capital gains tax and trust structures have created uncertainty across the property market. At the same time, interest rates remain elevated and lenders continue to tighten how they assess borrowers. So what does all of this actually mean for investors? **[RSVP now (free)](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-nsw.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)** More importantly... **What should you do next?** At our upcoming Sydney Developer-Renovator Network meetup, finance specialist Sid Nakad from Catalyst Advisers will cut through the headlines and explain: * What has actually changed * How existing investors may be affected * What it means for new investors * How lenders are assessing borrowers today * Ways to improve borrowing capacity * Strategies investors are using to continue building wealth If you're planning your next purchase, reviewing your portfolio, or simply trying to understand what these changes mean, this session is for you. **Secure Your Seat (FREE) – In-person or Zoom** This session will fill quickly. If you can’t attend in person, you can still join us on Zoom. **[RSVP now (free)](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-nsw.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)** **Real Deal Case Study: Dual Occupancy Development** Grant Stevens will share a behind-the-scenes look at his latest dual occupancy project, which is currently under construction. From acquisition through to construction, he will reveal the challenges, surprises and key decisions that have shaped the project, including dealing with hidden structural issues, asbestos discoveries, finance delays and council approvals. He will explain what went right, what he would do differently, how risks were managed, and the lessons that investors, renovators and developers can immediately apply to their own projects. **FAQ's** **-> Can I bring someone else along?** Yes, you are welcome to bring anyone who is interested in property investing, renovating, developing - it's all about learning and networking with like-minded investors. Please ask them to RSVP so that we know how many people are coming. **-> What are you selling?** Nothing, these meetups are all about learning and networking with like-minded people. **-> What are my Parking options?** There is plenty of parking. We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, – Grant

Anastasia - The Broadway Musical (Australia)

Running Time 2hrs 35minutes (including a 20min interval) ANASTASIA, the romantic and adventure-filled hit musical inspired by the beloved films, is coming to Australia for the first time! This dazzling production, by the Tony Award winning team Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Darko Tresnjak, transports you from the twilight years of the Imperial rule to the euphoria of 1920s Paris. ANASTASIA follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by an army officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. With much-loved songs like Journey to the Past and Once Upon a December, ANASTASIA has captivated audiences around the world-hailed as "A MONSTER HIT!" by The New York Times and "Irresistible!" by Variety. .

Blanc de Blanc Encore

MELBOURNE, IT’S TIME TO POP YOUR CORK. For the first time ever, the smash-hit sensation BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE is popping it’s Melbourne cork! This is no ordinary night out. Blanc de Blanc Encore is a five-star, champagne-soaked spectacle overflowing with vintage French glamour, high-octane circus, and edge-of-your-seat entertainment. A lavish blend of acrobatics, titillating comedy, and jaw-dropping surprises, served up with a riotous wink and a whole lot of fizz. The world of Blanc de Blanc has dazzled audiences around the world, and its ENCORE finally arrives in Melbourne. Soak up the intoxicating, signature blend of hedonism, humour and old-school cabaret decadence. Slip into something fabulous, grab a cocktail, and surrender to an evening of glamour and decadent abandon. “A visual and sensory feast… decadence is the rule, and opulence reigns supreme.” — Theatre Travels “An effervescent delight… leaves its audience utterly intoxicated with joy.” — Stage Whispers “A night of pure joy” - Hush Hush Biz “The show that pops your cork… decadent, sexy and fun…” — Scenestr Ages 18+.  Book now – before it sells out.

Pranic Healing clinic & Meditation on Twin Hearts

[Watch a video to learn more about Twin Hearts meditation](https://youtu.be/WfULsI_uV9Q) **Pranic Healing clinic & Meditation on Twin Hearts** Pranic Healing is an ancient science & art of healing that utilizes 'prana' or life force to heal physical and psychological ailments. It increases the capacity of the body to heal itself by increasing the life force in the body. Join us to learn more about Pranic Healing & experience a pranic healing treatment for yourself. Get relief from pain , stress ,anxiety etc. Learn how Pranic Healing can help you improve your physical, emotional aand mental well-being. **Meditation on Twin Hearts** The Meditation on Twin Hearts brings tremendous amount of spiritual energy, peace, love, prosperity and happiness in the practitioner's life. It is a noble tool that raises one's vibrations toward higher states of awareness and expanded levels of consciousness. Presently being practiced globally by tens of thousands of people of different religions and backgrounds, the Meditation on Twin Hearts is extraordinary in its simplicity with amazing and dramatic results. **Benefits** \- Experience inner peace\, stillness -Calm your emotions & mind \- Cleanse your auras\, chakras -Fill your body, mind ,soul with divine energy -Be a power house for anchoring divine energy in you, your family, community & the world ...and many more that words can't simply express. You have to experience it yourself. **About the Founder- Master Choa Kok Sui** Modern Pranic Healing was conceptualized ,systematized and painstakingly developed by Master Choa Kok Sui (MCKS) in 1987 and since then Pranic Healing, Arhatic Yoga and the spiritual teachings have touched and transformed many lives across the world including mine. He was an advanced spiritual Teacher, Prolific author, philanthropist ,family man and a successful businessman. The work continues through his organizations, the Institute for Inner Studies, World Pranic Healing foundation and MCKS Charitable foundation by licensed Pranic Healing Instructors around the world. **Programme** 7:00pm- Short Introduction to Pranic Healing 7:15 pm- Mini Pranic Healing treatments 8:00pm- Guided Twin Hearts meditation & sharing experiences 8:30pm - Closing with group blessings and sharing experiences Note - People with heart ailments, high bp & glaucoma ,meditation is not recommended but welcome to join the mini pranic healing sessions. Donations of $ 10 and over welcome. Your contribution helps us in promoting wellness and healing in the community. Venue- Higher Health, 70.London Road, Mile end. If the black metal gates are locked ,you can enter through the SAFCOL Fish market gate (on London Road, Opposite to Land Rover showroom) Feel free to bring friends. Whether you have experience in doing meditation or it’s your first time ,you will feel amazing within your body, mind & soul. Look forward to sharing Pranic Healing and Twin Hearts meditation with you. Kathy, an experienced Pranic Healer will facilitate the sessions until the end of july. Kathy's contact details - 0468 698 087. Kind Regards, RSVP required. Ramya Certified Pranic Healer Licensed Pranic Healing Instructor www.pranichealingadelaide.com

Cirque du Soleil: Kooza

Aboriginal Business Showcase 2026: Connecting First Nations Capability with Major Projects

Arts Factory - Temple of Fire

Fire performers light up the night from 8PM with insane high-energy moves.

The Wiggles

Running Times: Doors: 9:00am Start: 10:00am *Please note, these times are approximate and subject to change.

Love and Art: The Legacy of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter

An evening celebrating the enduring legacy of two of Australia’s most influential musical storytellers – Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter.

Client Presentation Skills for Sales Teams – 1 Day Training in Darwin, NT

Showcase your services or products effectively, highlight value, and engage clients with presentations that drive results.

IMAGINATOR

IMAGINATOR is a walk-through play experience that uses light, sound, sculpture and scent to create a totally unique immersive play experience for people of all ages. Set inside a series of vast temporary structures that span over 1000m2 there is plenty of space to explore and interact with. Enter IMAGINATOR, check your shoes in the departure lounge, put on your complimentary socks and prepare to enter another dimension in pursuit of a place called Now. Walk into a giant interactive inflatable bubble, find your way through the light maze or jump into a cosmic abyss. IMAGINATOR is a celebration of imagination, technology and play that has been designed by fashion designers, architects, musicians, audiovisual artists, sculpters, stunt men and circus stars. .

Improve your speaking and leadership skills

Welcome to Goalsetters virtual meeting or in room meeting. Improve your speaking and leadership skills in a supportive, friendly, and fun environment. We offer a self-paced ‘stepping stone’ approach that allows you to build confidence with each speaking or leadership assignment. Come and join us in the room at AM60 Building, Level 3, 42-60 Albert St (corner Margaret St), Brisbane, or on [zoom ](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83462508660?pwd=TkN0ZFRKbzdray9na3hkOEt0T0pNdz09)at your choice of location. Why choose us for your Toastmasters club in Brisbane? * Meetings are fun, learning sessions; * The club provides excellent, experienced feedback to members; * Is self-paced; * Mentors encourage and assist beginners to get started; * The most reasonably priced communication and leadership development program on the market; * Great space to network and chill out from work for an hour; * Bosses love their staff going to Toastmaster as a personal development initiative. zoom: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83462508660?pwd=TkN0ZFRKbzdray9na3hkOEt0T0pNdz09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83462508660?pwd=TkN0ZFRKbzdray9na3hkOEt0T0pNdz09%20) Meeting ID: 834 6250 8660 Passcode: **183888** For any enquiry please contact Helen Larter (president-3845@toastmastersclubs.org) or Suzanne Wacker (vpe-3845@toastmastersclubs.org) For more information visit [Website](https://goalsetters.toastmastersclubs.org/) Also find us in [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/goalsettersTM) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@goalsettersclub4765)

The Wiggles

Running Times: Doors: 12:00pm Start: 1:00pm *Please note, these times are approximate and subject to change.

The Wiggles

Running Times: Doors: 3:00pm Start: 4:00pm *Please note, these times are approximate and subject to change.