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MJ The Michael Jackson Musical

Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes including 20 minute interval. Show times are subject to change. .

The Icon Burlesque Awards & Artist Showcase 2026

A Cracker Kransky Christmas (in June)

The Kransky Sisters’ home-made calendar is awry, and it’s Christmas in June for these three musical spinsters. Travelling out in the trusty Morris from their hometown of Esk, the sisters are bringing the ...

Same As Never Before

West Ryde - MONDAYS - Indoors - Bennelong Centre - Beginners Welcome

**JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL AT THE NEW $100 MILLION BENNELONG SPORTS CENTRE, WEST RYDE.** **ALL LEVELS INCLUDING BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME.** We have 12 INDOOR courts. **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BEGINNERS:** **BEGINNERS WILL BE GUIDED & ASSISTED.** **Please REGISTER AND PAY AT RECEPTION prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $10 for 3 hours.** Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment. If possible please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: [https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0](https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0) Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. **We have paddles to borrow at no cost.** Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes. **Note:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitlisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. I advise Waitlisters not to show up hoping to play as they will not be accepted to participate and I will act upon offenders\.\.** 22A WINBOURNE STREET, WEST RYDE. FREE PARKING! Read less

Flying Trapeze – Kids & Adults

Experience the thrill of flying in our iconic Indoor Flying Trapeze!

Arts Factory Talent Show

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

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.*

Volleyball Openplay (BB/A) - Advanced (NMCC)

Welcome to Melbourne Volleyball Academy. 🤗 **[[WHAT]]** This session is specifically for games only (no training). There will be a cap of 18 players, allowing for 3 teams of 6. Games will be played to 15 points, with a cap at 18 points. These games are intended to be played at a high-intermediate(BB)/advanced(A) level. Please see an explanation of skill levels on our website here: https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained **[[WHO]]** The session is intended for Intermediate players. Players should be able to: * Have strong fundamentals for all volleyball techniques * Serve receive a majority of serves well & serve over the net consistently * Basic understanding of 5-1, and 6-2 systems (we do not play a pass middle 4-2 system in this session) * Have an understanding of base defense * Know all/most volleyball rules Players that are not of the intermediate(BB)/advanced(A) level will be asked to leave as we want to ensure that all players have an enjoyable time playing. **[[HOW MUCH $$]]** $14 card payment will be processed on the day via square reader (EFTPOS). **[[WHEN]]** The stadium is booked from 7 PM-9 PM weekly, every Monday. However, feel free to come early and stretch as the Community Centre is open earlier. Last minute dropouts and no shows will have a zero-tolerance policy going forward. All players are expected to update their RSVP at least 24 hours in advanced if they are unable to attend. This applies to players on the going list and the waitlist. **[[OTHER DETAILS]]** Only those on the “going” list are permitted to play. If you are on the waitlist, or not registered at all, you will not be permitted into the gymnasium.

MELBOURNE TABLE TENNIS COACHING @ MSAC

$29 per person for 2 hours of training (includes table hire) ## 🏓 MELBOURNE TABLE TENNIS COACHING @ MSAC Ready to seriously improve your table tennis — or finally start the right way? Join our **ongoing in-person group coaching sessions at MSAC**, where you’ll train in a structured but fun environment with players who come regularly, as well as new faces every week. Our sessions are designed for **both total beginners and advanced players.** You don’t need experience — and you won’t be bored if you already have it. ### What to expect * ✅ **10–15 players per session** * ✅ **2 experienced coaches on court** * ✅ **Structured drills + match play** * ✅ **Individual feedback based on your level and goals** * ✅ **A welcoming group that trains regularly** You’ll work on **technique, footwork, consistency, tactics, and real match situations** — not just hit balls randomly. We organise the group so everyone is challenged at the right level. ### Why people love these sessions * Ongoing training with a real community * Fast improvement, not just social play * A great way to **move, learn, and make friends** * Fun, supportive atmosphere with serious coaching behind it Whether your goal is to **learn from scratch, get fitter, sharpen your skills, or start competing**, this is a perfect place to train. ### What to bring * 🏓 **Bat/paddle** (if you have one — if not, we’ll provide it) * 👟 **Sports shoes (runners)** * 👕 **Comfortable sports clothes** * 💧 **Water bottle** * 🧴 **Small towel** Grab your paddle, bring your energy, and come hit with us at MSAC. Please send me an email to: p.tretinik@gmail.com to confirm attendance. This helps me to book enough table for a smooth session. NOTE: If this is not your first time coming to this meet up, the cost is $36 for the whole 2 hours.

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Monday 7:15pm

Come play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into the beginners session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts 3 levels of play Advanced Intermediate Social Please self-assess your level and join the most suitable queue. Players are welcome to challenge themselves, however, if you are consistently unable to keep up with the level of play, please move down a level or join social play to help keep games fun and balanced for everyone. After each game, come off the court and place your paddle back into the appropriate rack. There are two racks per level - please split your paddles with your partner in the rack to help mix players and keep games social and balanced (though you are welcome to stay together if preferred). Once a rack has 4 paddles waiting, those 4 players may take the next available court. Ages 16 + **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle A pickleball paddle if you have (we have extras if you don't) **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4 and 5 inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable by Pay ID, Tap and Go (1.6% transaction fee) or Cash. **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (Please **do not pay for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Please mark off your name with the host upon arrival and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name and the date of the session in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Any important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) Please also follow us on instagram @pennopickleballers **Disclaimer** By confirming your RSVP to this event, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

Scarborough to Mettams Pool Coastal Footpath Walk & Optional Dinner

ON EVERY MONDAY EVENING: Meeting at 6.15pm Sharp outside the Peter's By The Sea Greek Restaurant (50 metres north of Rendezvous Observation City Hotel) in Scarborough on the Scarborough cappuccino strip, next to the car park on the sea side of Rendezvous Observation City Hotel. Start walking at 6.30pm Sharp on the footpath north to Mettams Pool & return to Scarborough for optional Dinner/Drinks/Coffees. Please park 100 metres north of the Restaurant in front of Observation Rise Apartments. Distance = 3km each way = 6kms total. Walk will be at an Easy pace. Please wear good walking shoes & bring water, jacket & torch. Walk is still on if raining - if so, Please bring rain coat. Several other walkers from my other walking club will also be joining us. Cost: Absolutely FREE to all. All welcome. CHILDREN SUPERVISED BY ADULTS AT ALL TIMES ARE MOST WELCOME!!! Smokers please walk away when necessary Please contact me anytime if you have any questions Contact: Tony Paxton 0407 906 908 or afptony@iinet.net.au

Miss Nude - South Australia Heat 1

Come along and join us - 6:45 for a 7:00am start

**Feature Speaker - Scott O'Donnell of Contego Financial Solutions** Our group of local business owners and professionals focus on generating referrals and business for each other by introducing each other to our trusted contacts and networks ("sell THROUGH the room, not TO the room"). We're a friendly group from a variety of backgrounds (from a painter, to a family lawyer, to a web designer!) and we would love to meet you and see if we can connect you to complimentary business. We will be treated to a presentation from our featured speaker Scott O'Donnell of Contego Financial Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry (and over 15 as a financial planner), Scott prides himself on delivering sound financial planning "with a minimum of BS". His goals are to help his clients reach retirement with enough funds to enjoy it, plus provide guidance so that their money lasts as long as possible (hopefully longer than them!), by taking a personal approach which moves beyond just numbers and working out what is important to clients. We are excited to hear from Scott as he shares his expertise in navigating Government Assistance, Superannuation, Managing Debt, Retirement and Pension, Self Managed Superfunds, small business advice and how to grow your assets! Scott is a perfect complimentary business for all psychologists, business brokers, bookkeepers and business coaches. Venue cost is $40.00 a head, includes your meal, and advance bookings ARE ESSENTIAL! Ask us more when you register your attendance.

Learn and play co-op board game Earthborne Rangers, in Victoria Park

We invite you to **play around & find out\*** how much fun and solidarity comes from playing together at a table in a beautiful park, forming new social groups and stimulating the mind and imagination. Free and volunteer-powered. In Earthborne Rangers you explore a world with optimistic “solarpunk” themes as you work as a team to succeed together. ER is like Dungeons & Dragons but a nice change from grim dungeon-crawling and disaster-fighting, and has more structure, less improvisation. Learn more about ER [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342900/earthborne-rangers). Lifelong game designer Matthew Ford will teach and play. The first half gives you the general idea. After a short break you can continue into more depth for the next half. You will get invited to events for continued intermediate play. Step 1: RSVP to this event and **fill out the form at [this link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z31irtO0tZe8dIW7pxdrY2tKaYp8sdoH5XIoUVOffT0/edit)** to state when you would prefer to play. Step 2: **Wait until we send you a message** via Meetup and email stating which time slot we booked you into. Step 3: At your time slot, use the "how to find us" section-- please read it carefully, don't just put destination into a map app. Look for Matthew in a blue hat and gray beard. Free event. Nothing to bring or prepare. Come as you are, even if you know absolutely nothing about it. **We welcome absolutely everyone and ensure a supportive and inclusive atmosphere**. We've face-to-face taught games to over 1000 people of every kind-- join us! Read all this event info and comments carefully both ahead of time and **just before you attend,** as our location and method may change slightly. **How to find us at The Lookout in Victoria Park:** * [From QUT Kelvin Grove campus](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mhSbmU82uMWKtQMD6ofhV0vuypU_9gMwybbtNEj6Z_s) * [From Centenary Aquatic Centre in Spring Hill](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15odzo0s6OsFT0NfyFWeSRbNZRLMkfemD8JOMetsxu20) \* Bonus info for all who care: As stadium developers approach Victoria Park/Barrambin, they will **find out** how much our community values this special place. Two promise-breaking Olympic stadiums are slated to be built in Victoria Park. Let's **help them find out** why they had better leave this park as undisturbed as possible. We are not led by [www.savevictoriapark.com](http://www.savevictoriapark.com/) or the [Goori Camp Embassy](https://www.instagram.com/gooricampembassy/) but those are a good way to learn more. Hey stadium developers, here we are! Play Around and Find Out! :)

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. .

Bli Bli Social Pickleball - Tuesday Evenings

Social pickleball on designated courts CASH ONLY $10 per casual player $5 paddle hire HOST : Bree 0434 685 697 
ACCESS: 16 KRONK COURT, Bli Bli Alternatively, there is parking on School Boat place which is located just behind the courts. Enter via back gate. Any issues, give Brian a call on 0428938582 
If you wish to hire a court to play with friends out of the normal sessions please call Brian 0428938582 ($20/court/hr or $5/pp/hr) +$5/paddle

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).

HAIR - THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL

Approximate Running Times - Doors - 30 mins prior to start time Running Times - 2hr 30mins (including interval) Celebrating the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory, one of the most famous musicals of all time featuring "Aquarius," "Good Morning, Starshine," "Hair," "I Got Life" and "Let The Sunshine In." Identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world. CONTENT WARNINGS This production contains nudity and sexual content, strong language, references to drug use, and anti-war and political themes. It also includes depictions of violence and death, as well as racial and discriminatory language presented in historical context. The performance features flashing lights, haze, loud sound effects, and gunshot noises.

Moorebank Friendly Board Games

Every Tuesday, several of us come together to play games and have a fun friendly night. We welcome you to rock up and join us to try different games, whether you've only played the classics like Uno, Monopoly, Catan or are deeper into the hobby!

Fun & easy way to play more tennis (please read event description for details)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/brisbane-qld/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

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.

CabraVale Pickleballers - Central Pick Tuesday High Intermediate Night

**CabraVale Pickleballers – Tuesday Intermediate Night Indoor play (not suitable for beginners). Strict attendee limits, please ensure you are booked in to attend (not on the waitlist).** 📍 **Location:** Central Pick (Premium purpose-built indoor pickleball venue) ⏰ **Time:** Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 💰 **Cost:** $20 per player 🎾 **Courts:** 8 indoor pickleball courts 💥 **Level:** For intermediate players looking for competitive and high intensity games Step into Sydney’s brand-new, purpose-built indoor pickleball venue for an exciting night of fast-paced action! Our Tuesday session at Central Pick is designed for players who know the game, are comfortable with scoring, and are ready for strong competition in a premium environment. 🚫 **Please note:** This session is **not for first-timers or lower level players** due to limited court availability. If you’re new to pickleball, we recommend joining our Saturday or Sunday sessions, which are beginner-friendly. 🔹 **What to bring:** ✅ Your paddle (or borrow one of ours) ✅ Comfortable sportswear and non-marking court shoes ✅ Competitive spirit and energy for great games Make sure to RSVP early to secure your place! **Cost:** $20 per person. Cash or PayID accepted. **How to Join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. On arrival, check in at the event desk and mark off your name before playing. If paying via PayID, please include your name and the date of the session (e.g., "Jane Doe 10 Sept") in the payment description. **Disclaimer:** By RSVPing to this event, you voluntarily accept all risks of injury or damages to your property. CabraVale Pickleballers takes no responsibility for injuries or damages to your property. Photos and videos may be taken during these sessions for use on our social media and marketing materials. By RSVPing, you consent to the use of your photos and videos for these purposes. Follow us on Instagram **(@cabravalepickleballers)** to stay updated with any changes. RSVP now and experience CabraVale Pickleballers at Central Pick! 🎾🔥

Could the Federal Budget Cost You Thousands?

## **What every property investor needs to know about the changes happening to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trust taxation — BEFORE the rules change.** The Federal Budget contained several major proposals that could significantly impact how Australians invest in property. Changes have been proposed to: * Negative gearing * Capital gains tax * Discretionary trusts For many investors, these structures form the foundation of their wealth creation strategy. But how would these changes actually work? Who could be affected? What opportunities still exist? And what should investors be thinking about now? At our [Melbourne meetup](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn), **tax specialist Brent McCartney** will break down the proposed changes and explain what they could mean for property investors, developers, renovators and business owners. **What you'll learn...** **Negative Gearing Changes** **Discover:** ✓ What the Government has announced ✓ Which properties may be protected under grandfathering provisions ✓ How the proposed rules could affect future purchases ✓ The implications for investors buying established versus new properties **Capital Gains Tax Changes** **Learn:** ✓ How the current 50% CGT discount could change ✓ The proposed inflation-indexed alternative ✓ What the changes could mean for future property profits ✓ How transitional rules may apply to existing properties **Trust taxation Changes** **Understand:** ✓ The proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts ✓ Why the Government says the changes are necessary ✓ How family trusts may be affected ✓ Potential restructuring opportunities available during the transition period ✓ Real-world examples illustrating the potential financial impact **[RSVP now to attend FREE in-person or via Zoom](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)** **Why This Matters** Many investors spend years building portfolios based on rules that can change with a single Budget announcement. The investors who understand the implications early have more options, more time to plan and greater confidence when making future decisions. This session is not about politics. It's about understanding the proposed changes and making informed investment decisions. The proposed Budget changes could have significant implications for how Australians invest, structure and grow their wealth through property. Whether you own one investment property or a large portfolio, this is an opportunity to understand the potential impact before important decisions need to be made. **Important:** If you plan to attend, please click the RSVP link below and register. This helps us manage venue numbers and ensures you receive event reminders. **[RSVP now to attend FREE in-person or via Zoom](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)** **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 in the street. We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, – Tony **PS** You can attend in person or online by **[clicking here](https://events.resultsmentoring.com/meetup-vic.html?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=drn)**

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Approximate Running Times: Doors - 30 min prior Duration: 2 hours & 30 min (with interval) Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions Present by arrangement with David Pugh Limited PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of) BY Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen THE FIVE-STAR MUSICAL COMEDY SENSATION PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (sort of) is finally heading Down Under. Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn't be higher when it comes to romance. This "smart, laugh out loud funny" (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including 'Young Hearts Run Free', 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' and 'You're So Vain'.

TOONIE PICKLERS Beginner and Intermediate Sessions, Old Toongabbie

Come join us for pickleball sessions organized by Toonie Picklers (Toongabbie Pickleball) at the Parramatta City Council outdoor pickleball courts at Binalong Park. We welcome new players! By signing up to attend this pickleball session you acknowledge and accept that:  Toonie Picklers is a group of volunteers who assist in organizing pickleball games between individuals who wish to play pickleball on a social basis,  Playing pickleball involves a certain degree of risk that could result in injury, death or loss or damages to a person or property,  All players participating in social pickleball games organized by Toonie Picklers at Binalong Park play at their own risk and waive all claims for any injury, loss or damage (including death) which may result from their participation. Fee for all sessions: $5 per player per session (payable in cash before going on court)

Open Heart Meditation & Reiki Tummo Healing

Hello Everyone! Come & join us for a relaxing Open Heart meditation & Reiki Tummo healing. You will be guided to be connected to your spiritual heart again, to feel the calmness, peace, joy, and love from your Heart.. to experience more of this quality in our daily lives. The only thing you have to bring is a yoga mat to lie on for receiving the healing at the end of the session, your heart and your smile, feel free to bring your friends, family member, neighbors, colleagues.. Please park at Thirsty Camel secure parking and walk towards the building. Ring 601 at the intercom and walk towards the lift, press 6 on the lift. See you there! :)LL Christine/ Grace/ Sam +61 413 264 386 We ask for a $5 donation to help with running costs. Feel free to call or message Grace with your queries. Make sure to also connect with our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/openheartmeditation INTRODUCTION On the surface level Open Heart Meditation is a very simple yet effective way to shut the busy mind down, relax and unwind, and to reconnect with peace. Many people come as a quick way to recharge for the week and to find inner peace. On a deeper level Open Heart Meditation is about opening the heart to know your True Self and to connect with our Creator - the ultimate source of love and life - what we call "True Source". The divine energy from True Source (the Reiki energy) is a beautiful restorative energy of healing, joy, love and blessings. It's suitable for people from all religions because it's non denominational and helps people to better connect with their chosen spiritual path - experientially through the heart (rather than through the head with more thinking and theory). When you are connected to this abundant source of life energy every day, you will in turn receive life more abundantly. It will improve your overall happiness, health, and general well-being. You will find yourself more calm and less reactive; your choices in life will be more sound and centred; and you will be more in line with your True Self - all beyond the limited intelligence of the mind, other worldly wisdoms, and fluctuating emotions. The greater purpose of this practice for those who wish to pursue it beyond relaxation and healing is to return home - back to our Creator from where we all originated from - the ultimate source of life and unconditional love. Open Heart Meditation is therefore very different to many popular types of meditation, such as Mindfulness Meditation for the following reasons: • It does not rely on the mind or observation, or on emotions, but rather it is focused on the heart. We teach you how to easily shut the mind down, to open the heart, and sense from it. • Instead of practicing detachment, we teach you to attach to the source of abundant life first. This will then help you detach from all forms of negativities naturally without any effort. In doing so, this will gradually iron out negative reactive responses, smoothing your life's path. • This blessing, is a gift of Grace and cannot be earned by greater effort. The only thing one can do is to just receive this gift from True Source with an open heart, in gratitude. This group is dedicated to those who would like to learn, practice and share about Open Heart Meditation. Everyone is welcome to join, learn and contribute in a positive, safe and caring environment. :-) For more information about Open Heart Meditation: https://naturalwayofliving.com/wellness-programs/open-heart-meditation/ PERTH TESTIMONIALS "We are so incredibly blessed with Open Heart Meditation - the truth that we've learnt and discovered for ourselves; the lovely community; and what it is doing for our soul permanently. So grateful for this huge blessing. Thank you all for what is coming to my first year with you smiley lot." Ronnie Chua, Perth Australia "Isn't it lovely when you intend to pray for something and immediately feel the love pour down like a bucket of water..Then your heart remembers that the love is everywhere and so you feel like you're swimming in it instead..Now you can't even remember what you were going to pray about because the only 2 words left are 'thank you'" Yalda, Perth, Australia "Before learning about the heart, when I prayed to True Source, it felt flat, and I was never sure if my prayers were heard. I remember how I prayed only when I had problems in my life, or because at school or at church a bunch of us were being told to pray together. Words came out of me without any feeling; I was simply reading prayer lines. Now it is completely different: prayers have become beautiful, and I am able to go into a deep state of connection. I feel how I am communicating with True Source-how my prayers reach up to True Source, Lovingly listening, and are accepted with the beauty of Love." Sunny Tjandrakesuma, Perth, Australia

Dinner at Varsity (7:45pm) + Toy Story 5 (8:40pm) Half Price 18+ Screening

**Please join me for the latest Pixar animated feature starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Greta Lee. From the director of some of Pixar's biggest hits - Finding Nemo, Wall-E, and John Carter (well, I liked it). We'll meet in Varsity for a chat and (optional) late dinner at 7:45pm before the film at 8:40. Please note this is a Big Kids 18+ session so they don't let minors in. Half price tickets [available here](https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Orders/Tickets#sessionId=15444645). My seat is D9 but feel free to pick your favourite spot and we'll meet up again in the lobby to chat about the film afterwards.** *When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.* [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51ND9Hdbw0). "*Toy Story 5 is a wonderfully heartfelt return to form for Pixar Animation Studios and a reminder of why the Toy Story franchise remains one of the greatest film series ever made.*" -- Scott Menzel, @ScottDMenzel. "*It's emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way. Loved the new addition of characters.*" -- Jazz Tangcay, Variety. Everyone is welcome - so don't be shy if you haven't met any of us before. We all came to Meetup to meet new people! And if you've got any questions please leave a comment or feel free to shoot me a message. Please also remember to keep your RSVP up to date. About Event Innaloo * Located on the corner of Liege St and Scarborough Beach Rd, enter off Liege St. * There is an abundance of free parking. * Seating is allocated per ticket. * They have a [free membership](https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/cinebuzz/landing) which offers discounted tickets and gives reward points. * Varsity is a sports bar that does burgers, salads, pizzas, and wings.

Lamestream (Live) - The First Birthday Tour *SECOND SHOW ADDED*

NERD NITE #69

Miss Nude - South Australia Heat 2

BABS VARIETY NIGHT

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.)

West Ryde - Wednesday - Indoors - Bennelong Centre - Beginners Welcome

**JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL AT THE NEW $100 MILLION BENNELONG SPORTS CENTRE, WEST RYDE.** **ALL LEVELS INCLUDING BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME.** We have 12 INDOOR courts. **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BEGINNERS:** **BEGINNERS WILL BE GUIDED & ASSISTED.** **Please REGISTER AND PAY AT RECEPTION prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $10 for 3 hours.** Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment. If possible please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: [https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0](https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0) Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. **We have paddles to borrow at no cost.** Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes. **Note:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitlisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. I advise Waitlisters not to show up hoping to play as they will not be accepted to participate and I will act upon offenders\.\.** 22A WINBOURNE STREET, WEST RYDE. FREE PARKING! Read less

Sunroom – Wearable Robot Armour

HOTA Gallery Public Program

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 ⏰

Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)

Running Times: Doors - 30 minutes prior to start Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval Please note, all times are approximate and subject to change. Performer Notice: The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance No refunds will be offered as a result of an artist's unavailability to perform at any performance Latecomers: A strict lockout period will apply. Latecomers will be admitted into the auditorium during a suitable break in the performance Age Recommendation: The Lion King is intended for guests 6 and up. All guests must have a valid ticket Warnings: Please be advised that theatrical smokes, fog effects, flashing lights, and loud noises are used during the performance Photography: Video recording and photography is strictly prohibited at any time during the performance .

HAIR - THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL

Approximate Running Times - Doors - 30 mins prior to start time Running Times - 2hr 30mins (including interval) Celebrating the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory, one of the most famous musicals of all time featuring "Aquarius," "Good Morning, Starshine," "Hair," "I Got Life" and "Let The Sunshine In." Identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world. CONTENT WARNINGS This production contains nudity and sexual content, strong language, references to drug use, and anti-war and political themes. It also includes depictions of violence and death, as well as racial and discriminatory language presented in historical context. The performance features flashing lights, haze, loud sound effects, and gunshot noises.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

Approximate Running Times: Doors - 30 min prior Duration: 2 hours & 30 min (with interval) Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions Present by arrangement with David Pugh Limited PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of) BY Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen THE FIVE-STAR MUSICAL COMEDY SENSATION PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (sort of) is finally heading Down Under. Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn't be higher when it comes to romance. This "smart, laugh out loud funny" (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including 'Young Hearts Run Free', 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' and 'You're So Vain'.

MJ The Michael Jackson Musical

Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes including 20 minute interval. Show times are subject to change. .

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.

Hong Kong Mahjong at Marché Board Game Cafe

Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at Marché Board Games Cafe in the CBD for a casual night of mahjong - Right in the CBD. We'll start around 6:00pm till we all need to go home :) Our typical session concludes usually around 10:00pm. Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend, 24 hours prior the event. For those that have a record of non attendance without communicating, you will be moved to the waiting list for future events and be contacted directly to confirm that you indeed intend to turn up, at which you will be allotted a spot subject to availability. For more details on the rules of the game, please refer to: http://mahjongtime.com/hong-kong-mahjong-rules.html Marche has been kind enough to offer us a deal to play in their cafe. **⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Cost ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆** Attendees who have registered for the event on Meetup can play at discounted rates, with the following payments to be made: * **$6 in total per session” to cover cafe costs. Payment of $6 should be made to Marche at the front counter upon notification to the staff member that you are here for the scheduled meetup. There is now no minimum spend on items at the cafe as there were before. The cafes menu can be found here https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf .

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

Garden City (4th) Wednesday BoardGames - Jun 2026

Come and play some boardgames with us on WEDNESDAY at Garden City Library Meeting Room. **Please open the pic link for the Direction to the Meeting Room:** [https://www.meetup.com/southsideboardgames/photos/27472707/532476267/](https://www.meetup.com/southsideboardgames/photos/27472707/532476267/) **Free parking after 5:30PM - after entering your car rego to [WestfieldPlus App](https://www.westfield.com.au/westfield-plus/)** Please only RSVP **Yes, if you are definitely coming.** Please bring $2 donation for MeetUp cost and you are more than welcome to bring some nibble/snack to share. If you have boardgames that you want to play, please bring them. This is not necessary, because some of us always bring some games to play. Meeting room can be very cold (A/C can only either On/Off). **Please bring jacket with you.**

Fun Trivia Fortnightly OXFORD 152 - All Welcome!

Get social and join us fortnightly for trivia at Oxford 152, Bulimba. Newbies welcome just look for the host, you will be welcomed. The arrive at 6.30pm for dinner and a chat. The trivia starts at 7pm and it is free to play. Please RSVP, to help us plan, and change the RSVP if you can't make it! Just ask host for the Hanna Barton booking, we play fortnightly. There is a free car park out back, but you will have to validate your parking at the bar.

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

NLP Practitioner 2024

Hi there, you are very lucky. If you're interested in growing yourself, or your skills as a human being, we have some incredible training available for you in ways never seen before here in Brisbane. This is going to save you a lot of time and you're going to be able to do this far more easily than those before you. Normally the options to do NLP is either online or fly to Sydney/Melbourne. But now, you can do it here. Better still, instead of trying to do it all in one hit and forgetting much of it, we do weekly sessions so you can implement and allow your brain to do its magic better. We do this late on Wednesday nights so you learn and get some uninterrupted time to develop yourself. This is going to fit into your calendar with ease. What is NLP: 'Neuro Linguistic Programming' was discovered in the 70's and is still being developed. So so so much training, personal development, leadership development, coaching, is done utilizing much of what the NLP people discovered in the 70's. Chances are, you've been exposed to it, without even knowing. NLP empowers, enables and teaches us to better understand the way our brain (neuro) responds to the words and world around us. Much like a computer, we use a language (linguistic) to code it all. Then we consciously and unconsciously have repetition and preferences (programming). NLP has been defined as the “users manual for your mind” or "The users manual for minds". Studying NLP gives us insights into how our thinking patterns can affect every aspect of our lives. NLP gives us strategies for observing human behaviour in ANYONE and replicating or modifying the strategies. Essential for becoming excellent at ANYTHING. Sadly, every mega-corporation in the world already studied NLP, hired NLP consultants and are still doing it but to benefit their profit margins not you. They are using it to sell our kids 'Happy Meals', or 'a Mars a day, helps you work, rest and play'. If you think Coca Cola or a beer is refreshing you've had your brain programmed. Thankfully, we can modify that! Personally, I was always curious why so many people buy books on making money, lottery tickets or gambled yet so few became financially free. Curious why so many people wanted to be fitter, or healthier but struggled. And at one point, I went from a long term relationship to single and friendless and got transferred to Brisbane. I was an emotional wreck, afraid to talk to the opposite sex or even make friends in a new city. Yet NLP changed ALL this. It made everything possible. It also enables me, to support those I care about in new ways. Do you really want to be someone that can get struck with fear, anxiety, self-sabotage, procrastination? No. Let's educate ourselves and take control. The Next Course & The Offer Today: Ran out of room with meetup!!!! http://motivatecommunity.com/nlptraininginbrisbane/ MARKETING FLYER HERE: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArgfsJvN8d2-gv80F-BGrtN7GzBWaw?e=7tU82l

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. .

Disney Presents The Lion King (Australia)

Running Times: Doors - 30 minutes prior to start Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval Please note, all times are approximate and subject to change. Performer Notice: The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance No refunds will be offered as a result of an artist's unavailability to perform at any performance Latecomers: A strict lockout period will apply. Latecomers will be admitted into the auditorium during a suitable break in the performance Age Recommendation: The Lion King is intended for guests 6 and up. All guests must have a valid ticket Warnings: Please be advised that theatrical smokes, fog effects, flashing lights, and loud noises are used during the performance Photography: Video recording and photography is strictly prohibited at any time during the performance .