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Wednesday Night Catan @ Marche
We are trialing a new weekly Catan Meetup to be run at Marche Board Game Cafe at 63 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000. The venue is within walking distance of Melbourne Central and Town hall station.
We will be running from 6:00pm-10:00pm every Wednesday but you can stay or leave whenever you want. Games can take quite a while once one starts so try to get there early to secure a spot if possible.
All skill levels are welcome. Come along whether you play Catan every week or even if you have never played before. We are more than happy to teach.
The event will cost $6 to be paid at the door just to generate business for the cafe. People are also encouraged to buy food/drink from the cafe as it helps them out.
Please respect the venue and others when attending this meetup, abuse will not be tolerated.
Hope to see you all there! :)
IN PERSON! Apache Kafka® Meetup (June 2026)
Hello everyone! Join us for an Apache Kafka® meetup on **June 24th from 5:30pm**, hosted by Ippon in Melbourne!
The address, agenda, and speaker information can be found below. See you there!
**📍Venue**:
Ippon Australia Collab Hub
Level 8, 607 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
IMPORTANT:
Please note that for security purposes, all attendees are required to sign in at the lobby to get into the building.
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🗓 Agenda:
* 5:30pm: Doors open
* 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Pizza, Drinks, and Networking
* 6:00pm - 6:45pm: Usman Khan, Technical Support Engineer, Confluent
* 6:45pm - 7:30pm: Additional Q&A & Networking
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💡 Speaker:
Usman Khan, Technical Support Engineer, Confluent
Talk:
Kafka Connect On-Prem Troubleshooting Playbook
Abstract:
When a Kafka Connect sink stops writing, the failure can be hiding in one of several layers, Database, the connector config, the Connect worker, the schema, or the topic itself. In this session, Usman walks through a live Oracle JDBC Sink troubleshooting demo built on the kafka-docker-playground, showing a repeatable classify → fix → verify approach. We cover how to check connector and task state via the REST API and internal Kafka topics, navigate worker logs efficiently, use the Connect admin logging API for dynamic trace logging without restarts, Grafana metrics, manipulate sink offsets for replay.
Bio:
Usman Khan is a Technical Support Engineer on Confluent's Global Support team, based in Melbourne and covering the APAC region. He specialises in Kafka Connect, working daily with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve connector and framework issues across both on-premises deployments and Confluent Cloud.
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***DISCLAIMER***
BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT IN PERSON, you acknowledge that risk includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including COVID-19, and accept responsibility for this, if it occurs.
NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18.
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If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! community@[confluent.io](http://confluent.io/)
Bachata Wednesdays: FREE Beginner Class & Social @ The Third Day
### **The Experience** 🚀
Welcome to your new midweek ritual! **Bachata ConeXión Wednesdays** is all about connecting with purpose in a stunning, high-energy environment.
Meet us at **The Third Day**—a massive, industrial-chic warehouse space in North Melbourne—for the best Bachata vibes in the city. Whether you're here for the fitness, the music, or the amazing community, your spot on the floor is waiting.
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### **📍 Location & Time**
* **Venue:** The Third Day – 290 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051
* **When:** Every Wednesday Night
* **The Space:** Huge dance floor, bar, and an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
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### **🗓️ The Schedule**
Our night is designed to take you from your very first steps to the social dance floor:
* **6:30 PM – Bachata Fundamentals:** Perfect for absolute beginners.
* **7:00 PM – Bachata Improvers:** Level up your basics.
* **8:00 PM – Bachata Intermediate:** Master your patterns and flow.
* **9:00 PM - Late – Social Dancing:** Practice what you learned and party! **(Social is INCLUDED with any class ticket)**
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### **🎵 The Music Mix**
Our DJs keep the floor burning with the perfect midweek blend:
* **70% Bachata** (Sensual, Moderna, & Authentic)
* **30% Salsa** (Linear & Cuban)
* **+ A touch of Kizomba** to keep the flow smooth.
### **✨ First Timers: Start for FREE**
New to our community? We want to welcome you!
* **Your first 6:30 PM Fundamentals class is 100% FREE.**
* No partner needed (we rotate throughout the class).
* No experience required—we'll teach you everything from step one.
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### **🎟️ Pricing & Tickets**
**All tickets are available at the door!** No need to pre-book, just show up ready to move.
* **6:30 PM Class:** $11
* **Single Class (7:00 PM or 8:00 PM):** $21
* **Double Class Pass:** $31
* **Social Only (from 9:00 PM):** $16 ($11 after 10:30 PM)
*INSANE Card holders enjoy exclusive class & social deals!*
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### **📲 Stay Connected**
Follow us on Instagram to see our daily stories and get a sneak peek at the vibe before you arrive: 👉 **Instagram:** [@bachataconexion](https://www.instagram.com/bachataconexion)
**Ready to dance? RSVP now and join the family!**
AppSec Aus Melb #19 - Zero-Friction DevSecOps: Automated Code Signing Done Right
**Event Confirmation Form!**
➡️ We kindly request you fill out this **event confirmation form** to confirm your attendance for the event and your dietary requirements - [https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA](https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA)
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## **What's On? 👀**
**Speaker:** James Bannan
**Title:** Zero-Friction DevSecOps: Automated Code Signing Done Right
**Abstract:**
Software supply chain attacks aren’t hypothetical anymore; they’re depressingly regular headlines. Yet many teams still treat code signing as an afterthought: painful to set up, difficult to automate, and even harder to make developer-friendly.
This session shows that it doesn’t have to be that way. In this deeply technical, demo-driven talk, we’ll walk through how to implement automated artifact code signing using SigStore and Smallstep PKI, integrated directly into GitHub Actions. You’ll see how to transform code signing from a security bottleneck into a frictionless part of your CI/CD pipeline; one that developers barely notice, but auditors and CISOs absolutely love.
## **Location** 📍
Atlassian Melbourne
Queens & Collins Building, Level 20, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
## **Agenda ⏰**
* 5:30 - Food is served
* 6:15 - Session start
* 7:30 - Post-event networking
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Note: Please complete the event confirmation form: [https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA](https://forms.gle/5P1kfDSRtbtKze9AA)
Wednesday Night Bachata: Beginners Class & Social (The Third Day)
### Your First Bachata Class on Wednesdays is FREE! 💃✨
Welcome to your new midweek rhythm at
**The Third Day:** 290 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned dancer looking for a friendly community, this is your new Wednesday home.
✨ **THE "ZERO-RISK" FIRST STEP**
Not sure if Bachata is for you? Come and see for yourself with **no commitment**!
* Your first **6:30 PM Fundamentals class is 100% FREE**.
* No partner needed and no experience required.
* Just show up, meet the crew, and have fun.
⭐ **THE RISING STAR MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL**
If you love your first class and want to stick with dancing midweek, we have an exclusive offer for our community:
* **The Deal:** Grab our Rising STAR Membership Card for just $50.
* **What’s Included:** Covers your next 7 classes!
* **Total Value:** Just $7.14 per class — officially the best value dance deal in Melbourne!
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📅 **WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE**
* 6:30 PM: Bachata Fundamentals (Beginners) — FREE for first-timers!
* 7:00 PM: Bachata Improvers
* 8:00 PM: Bachata Intermediate
* 9:00 PM – Late: Social dancing & community vibes
📍 **WHERE WE ARE**
**The Third Day:** 290 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne
Look for our check-in table at the entrance. We’re the friendly group having a great time!
Why join us? We aren’t just a dance school; we’re a **community**. Since 2018, we’ve focused on **connection, laughter, and making everyone—especially solo beginners—feel welcome** from the moment they walk in.
Come as you are, bring a smile, and let’s make every Wednesday your night of dance! 🥂
(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing
Dear STAG members,
We are back with **🚀STAG In-Person Meetup!**
**Topic: Calculating the Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing Using LoadMagic and JMeter**
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way performance testing is performed, but how much time and cost can it actually save?
Join us for an engaging and practical session with **[Renard Vardy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)as we explore how AI-assisted automation can dramatically reduce the effort and technical complexity involved in creating and maintaining JMeter performance test scripts.
In this session, Renard will demonstrate how **LoadMagic** can automatically correlate a JMeter script, showcasing how AI-assisted scripting can simplify and accelerate this process through a live demonstration.
📅 **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2026
🕕 **Event** **Time:** 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM
🕕 **Speaker** **Time:** 6 PM - 7 PM
📍 **Format:** **In-Person Meetup**
📍**Venue**: Level 3, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
**Thanks to our Event Sponsor : [Easygo](https://easygo.io/)**
287 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
***Food & drinks will be provided.***
🤝 **Networking** before and after the event.
Join us from **5:30 PM** for pre-event networking and stay after the session until approximately **7:30 PM** to connect with fellow testing professionals.
**About the Speaker – Renard Vardy**
Renard Vardy is a highly experienced Software Quality and Performance Testing specialist with more than 25 years of industry experience helping organisations improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical software systems. Throughout his career, he has worked across government, enterprise, and large-scale digital transformation programs, with a strong focus on Performance Engineering, Test Automation, and emerging AI-driven testing practices.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)
If you need any further info, please email at [stag@test-fast.com.](http://stag@test-fast.com./)
Join [STAG mailing list](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/membership-for-stag) to not miss any notification & also join the [STAG premium membership](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) today and unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed to propel your career in software test automation to new heights. [Sign up now](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) and take advantage!
Also, join us on:
[Subscribe STAG on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRu6aED3NQbkBW5SxfAF_Lg) (for recordings)
[Follow STAG LinkedIn Page](https://bit.ly/3x4mWog)
[STAG LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6967675/)
STAG [WhatsApp channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VagLSlQDTkKBtPYfCi1W)
We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable and valuable experience for everyone.
**Why Attend?**
* **Networking Opportunities**: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field.
* **Knowledge Sharing**: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges.
* **Collaboration**: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community.
Thanks & Regards,
**STAG**
*{Empowering Test Automation}*
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
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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/.
Archaeology Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
In person: Melbourne Stoa Meetup
Hi budding Stoics,
This is our monthly in-person session (the 4th Saturday of every month)
We will be discussing a podcast. Link can be found below.
Philosophize This! Podcast episode 17
[https://www.philosophizethis.org/podcast/plotinus-a-period-of-transition-38z8d](https://www.philosophizethis.org/podcast/plotinus-a-period-of-transition-38z8d)
We will meet outside KereKere Green cafe inn Fitzroy Gardens. If weather is poor we can retreat into the cafe.
Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and snack.
NEW TO STOICISM
New faces are always welcome.
This month we will be discussing the podcast Philosophize This! Episode 19: Three Islamic Truth
Can be found on the Philosophize This! website ( https://www.philosophizethis.org/podcast/episode-19-three-islamic-truths-58j6g ), Spotify, YouTube Music, or other places you listen to podcasts
Between Worlds; Exploring Shamanic Consciousness in Contemporary Australia
When people think of shamanic journeying, psychedelics are often the first association. Yet in most traditions, altered states of consciousness are more commonly entered through other methods. These practices shift awareness away from linear and rational thinking into symbolic and imaginal ways of experiencing the world.
A central focus of this talk is the role of mythology and symbolism as a map and compass for navigating these inner states. Mythology is not treated as abstract story or merely superstition, but as a living framework that helps organise experience, guide inner journeys, and support processes of healing and transformation. Archetypes, symbols, and mythic narratives form a structured language for making sense of what is encountered in altered states, both for individuals and communities.
The talk also explores how these traditional mythological maps overlap with modern psychology. Contemporary approaches to the mind increasingly recognise symbolic processes, layered identity, trauma patterns, and the need for integration - areas long addressed within myth-based systems of understanding.
We will look at how altered states are safely accessed and navigated, and how myth and symbolism provides orientation within them.
Finally, the talk considers the relevance of these approaches in the modern world, particularly in contemporary Australia - offering ways of engaging meaning, psychological insight, and connection to self, others, and place through direct experience.
**Guy** is a traditionally trained and initiated sangoma. A sangoma is a traditional healer of Southern Africa, effectively a shaman of the Zulu and related Nguni cultures.
Born and raised in South Africa, he is one of only a handful of westerners that have undergone the long and intense ordeal of thwasa (the formal traditional training and initiation process) in order to become initiated into the traditions of the Southern African traditional healers.
Guy is also a Ceremonial Leader and initiated shaman in the Spirit of the Earth Medicine Society (SOTEMS), a non-profit Australian organisation which is dedicated to developing new forms of Australian Spirituality and healing based on traditional healing (shamanic) methods for contemporary Australians.
**The MTS is committed to providing events that align with and further The three objects of The Theosophical Society:**
* To form a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.
* To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science.
* To investigate unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in the human being.
However this being stated, the MTS does not endorse any health, spiritual, science-related, philosophical or theological /other assertions or claims made by any facilitator we host.
Progressibu Japanese English Language Exchange
## 🇯🇵 Progressi部: Japanese-English Language & Culture Exchange 🇦🇺
**"Serious Study, Authentic Community" — 本気で学び、本気で交流する。**
Join us for our weekly exchange designed for those dedicated to practicing Japanese and English. This is a space to improve your language skills, share cultural insights, and make new, like-minded friends in a respectful environment.
### 🎯 Who This Group Is For
We welcome individuals who are here to **actively practice their Japanese or English**. Whether you are looking for a study partner or want to learn more about culture, this is a community for focused and meaningful interaction.
**✅ 受付方法 / Event Check-in (Strictly Required)** 到着の際、必ず主催者に以下の提示をお願いします / Upon arrival, please present the following to the organizer:
* **Meetupの参加申し込み(RSVP)画面をご提示ください。** / Show your Meetup RSVP confirmation screen.
* **予約なし(No RSVP)での参加はお断りしております。** / No walk-ins permitted without a confirmed RSVP.
* **Participation Fee: $3 CASH** Non-Japanese citizens.
### 🚫 Conduct & Safety Policy
To ensure a high-quality experience for all members, we maintain a strict standard of behavior:
* **Immediate Ban:** Any individual found guilty of misconduct or creating "trouble" will be banned from the group immediately.**.**
* **Organizer Authority:** The Organizer reserves the right to remove any member at their sole discretion to maintain the safety and integrity of the community.
* **Respectful Interaction:** All members are expected to be polite and mindful of others. Do not make fellow participants feel uncomfortable or pressured.
* **Privacy:** Please respect the personal boundaries of others. Do not pressure members for private contact information.
**If any member makes you feel uncomfortable, please report it immediately to the organizers: Shin, David, or Ray.**
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### 📝 Event Details
* **Time:** Saturday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
* **Arrival:** Please arrive **10–15 minutes early** due to limited seating.
* **Entry Fee:** **$3 CASH** (Non-Japanese citizens). This contribution covers monthly meetup hosting fees.
* **Photography:** Photos will be taken during the event for our community archives.
### 🇯🇵 日本語でのご案内
メルボルン市内のカフェで、本気で学べる日英言語文化交流会を主催しています。
* **目的:** 日本語・英語の練習、そして同じ目標を持つ友人作りを目的としています。
* **参加費:** 日本国籍以外の方は $3ドル(現金のみ)。
* **ルール:** 迷惑行為やトラブルを起こす方の参加は一切禁止です。主催者の判断により、即座に退会・出入り禁止の措置を取らせていただきます。
* 困ったことがあれば、すぐにオーガナイザー(Shin, David, Ray)までお知らせください。
### 🔗 Connect With Us
* **Facebook:** [facebook.com/groups/progressibu](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.facebook.com/groups/progressibu)
* **X (Twitter):** [twitter.com/progressibu](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://twitter.com/progressibu)
Engineering Machine Consciousness Monthly Meetup
The discussion topic for this meetup will be identity and whether or not history is a necessary condition for consciousness as Dretske proposed.
James
AI-Assisted Vulnerability Research: Building a Binary Audit Agent
**AI-Assisted Vulnerability Research: Building a Binary Audit Agent - kdz**
Vulnerability research on closed-source binaries is slow, specialist work. It means pulling an executable into a disassembler, recovering its structure by hand, tracing attacker-controlled data flows, and proving that suspicious code fragments are reachable and exploitable. What if an AI agent could help drive that entire pipeline?
This talk walks through my attempt to design such an agent using a custom Claude Code plugin (very much a work in progress and a learning opportunity for me). The agent orchestrates a workflow that follows a target end to end: QA'ing the decompilation, sweeping for dangerous code, reasoning over the code to build a whole-binary flow map that traces attacker-controlled input through to dangerous operations, and then attempting to craft and verify a payload that actually triggers the bug.
**Location**
Room 080.02.002 at RMIT (Building 80) - 445 Swanston St, Melbourne
**Discord**
[Discord Invite](https://discord.gg/2qcaxce8Mw)
[Discord Event Info](https://discord.com/events/1347056412529791047/1477841544907325591)
Melbourne Language Exchange & Social at The Asian Beer Cafe
**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍**
We meet weekly at **Thursday — Asian Beer Café**
**Level 3, Melbourne Central**
**211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000**
Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
We will be in the area called the Chairmans Lounge. It is roped off.
We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5**.
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### 💬 Find your people (New!)
Looking to practice a specific language?
Post in the discussion using:
* **#LearnSpanish**
* **#LearnEnglish**
* **#TeachEnglish**
* **#LearnJapanese**
* etc.
👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect.
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### ⏰ What to expect
We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups).
People arrive at different times —
**best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.**
Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally.
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### 🌏 Who attends?
A mix of:
* Native & non-native English speakers
* International students
* Backpackers & working holiday travellers
* Professionals & expats
* Local Australians
You’ll meet people from:
Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more.
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### 🗣️ Why join?
👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English
👉 Meet people from around the world
👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations
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### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS!
We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social.
👉 You’ll get:
* Free drinks (beer/soft drink)
* Food (pizza, wedges, etc.)
* A fun team to hang out with
No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**.
Interested?
👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer)
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📲 **More info:**
[https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU)
or **@Linguas.AU**
Archaeology Events Near You
Connect with your local Archaeology community
BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
June: The Necromancer’s Awakening | Free Undead Mini Event
### **June Necromancer’s Awakening \| Free Undead Mini Event**
Step into the grave this June with Necromancer’s Awakening at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where you’ll receive a free undead miniature and explore the dark forces of necromancy in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World.
Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned painter, this event invites you to raise something from the dead and make it your own.
Learn techniques for painting bone, decay, ghostly effects, and weathered armor while diving into the lore and battlefield role of undead factions. From shambling skeletons to cursed revenants, you’ll bring a lifeless model to unholy existence. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and the dead are waiting to rise.
Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry | Design Your Own Custom Candle
## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free!
Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time.
We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest.
While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for.
Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/)
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### What to Expect:
* Guided candle making experience
* Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance
* 100% soy wax candles
* Optional drinks and snacks
* Time to relax while your candle cools
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### Important Notes:
* Please arrive on time so we can start together
* Candles will need time to set before taking home
* This is a beginner-friendly event
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### RSVP Required
Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
June Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage***
**by Alfred Lansing.**
A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds.
Looking forward to discussing with everyone!
We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.**
Happy reading! 📖





















