Decentralized Systems & Applications

**Grade:** Hard **Total Elevation Gain:** **1,560** **Distance:** 26 km **Pace:** Moderate (3.5km PH) **Meeting Point**: [Glasgow RdK Kilsyth VIC 3137](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bs8psRZACqmvNSxf7) **Host Contact Number:** 0401498263\. \(Douglas\) **Dogs -** No Dogs Allowed This is a challenging hike that tackles two of the Dandenong Ranges' biggest climbs. However, it is a fantastic adventure that takes us through the most beautiful sections of these ranges and delivers a genuine sense of accomplishment upon completion. **Given the pace and the total ascent and descent, this hike requires a good level of fitness and is only suitable for experienced hikers.** We begin our hike at the meeting point at the bottom of Glasgow Road. From there, we start with a steep climb to the park entrance before tackling the famous Scar Track, which ascends directly to the range's peak. At the top, we enjoy a brief, flat section leading to the beautiful Burkes Lookout. Next, we head down the Zig Zag track and traverse the ranges before descending the Lyrebird track. This is followed by our second major climb: the popular 1,000 Steps. Once at the top of the steps, we make our way back across the ranges on undulating trails. The hike concludes with our final descent down the gentle Edgar Track, returning us to the starting point. **Key information:** **My contact number is**: 0401 498263 **Carpooling site** \- Need a free lift or can offer a lift to others ? please use this simple site to book a seat or list a share ride\. [Carpooling site ](https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/igafdo) For a detailed map please see the following link but please note **this is only a guide.** [All Trails Map ](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-3530922-722) **QUESTIONS:** **Feel free to message me - 0401 498263** **Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the start time & let me know if you’re running late (0401 498263) .** Remember that phone reception won't always be available so contact me as soon as possible if required. **NO SHOW POLICY:** If you fail to show up for 2 events or more without informing us prior to the start time you will be removed from the group. **NOTIFICATIONS:** All notifications will come via the Meetup app. Ensure you have enabled alerts & check the app in the lead up to an event. Notifications may include; comments, instructions & cancellations. ***Plans change, but please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the chance to attend.*** **BEING PREPARED** **THINK BEFORE YOU HIKE - [T.H.I.N.K](https://www.trailhiking.com.au/web-stories/think-before-you-hike/)**

3 Teams. 3 Goals. Hexagonal Pitch. A game of alliance and betrayal in equal measure. We are looking for new players and returning players alike to come play a match. Players of any ability, fitness level or background are welcomed - the game is intended to be fun for a Sunday morning rather than super competitive. If you've never played before, that's okay - the rules are as simple as this: * There's no offside - roam where you will * Defend your goal at all costs * No hands (this is soccer-style football after all) Come down for 9:00am, we make some balanced teams and warm up for the match starting at 9:15. Three thirds are played of 25 minutes each so we're usually done by about 11:00am. All fitness and soccer skill levels more than welcome and encouraged! A note regarding junior players: We very much enjoy and encourage junior players to come along and play however please be aware of the following: * As most attendees are adults, all players must be a minimum of 1.5m tall and 13 years of age. Soccer may have incidental contact when contesting a ball, and we would hate for someone small to be injured as a result of running into someone larger than them. * Any players under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a playing parent or guardian. How to find us - We meet on the astroturf pitch near the Baselball and Hockey clubs in Albert Park. The main location we use is called "Dorothy Coleman Field". If we aren't there then there may be a couple of other locations, [as noted on this dynamic map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1JdDwV4AOV5e-xP5d56m16-eu29GlnZQ&usp=sharing) \- generally we will follow in number order\.

***This is TWO events in ONE! Please READ ALL event description!!*** Celebrate Pride March with an epic after-party on the stunning rooftop of the Victorian Pride Centre! Starting off with rooftop social at Vic Pride Centre, you can purchase a sausage sizzle ($3.50). There'll be performances, djs and more put on by Pride Centre. Arrival from 1pm until 4pm (actual event finishes at 6pm). Oscar will hang out until 5pm. Others may hang out as well. **Then from 4pm we will head over St Kilda Sport Club for a day on the lawn. Around 8pm we will wrap up but event goes until 9pm.** Features Djs, drag, lawn bowls, markets plus more. This is also FREE. Please leave dogs at home. That way you're able to connect and isn't quite the space or event for them. I'll be in all Rainbow to meet and greet you from 1pm. Oscar will arrive from 3pm. There isn't an intention to meet for the parade. People can watch this if they like. RSVP, bring your best, connect in year 2026!

Please join us this Sunday as we discuss how do we and how should we make moral decisions. We will meet at the Captain Melville, 34 Franklin Street in Melbourne CBD, at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. Glen will be leading the discussion this week. We have started to split into two tables to discuss as we have had increased numbers lately, and are looking for regular attendees who would be comfortable leading the discussion on the second table to put their hand up. Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve as a springboard for the discussion. Some points and questions to consider * How do we actually make moral decisions? * Why and when do consequences and outcomes matter? * Why and when do rules, duties and principles matter? * Why and when do character and judgement matter? * When do reasons cause moral decisions, and when do they justify them after the fact? * When is moral disagreement a failure of logic, and when a clash of moral sensibilities? * Discuss cases where any option would violate a moral value. * How can we make better moral decisions?

There will be a cap of 18 players, allowing 3 teams of 6. Games will be played to 15 points.
 These games are intended to be played at an intermediate to advanced level. 
$8 per person if you wouldn't mind! 😁🙏 
Account name: Tam Nguyen
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PayID: 0481463419 *Make sure to attach YOUR name!* RSVP opens each Sunday at 10:30pm Only those on the “going” list can play. See you on the court! ***** Disclaimer: By attending this session, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk. The organisers are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or personal loss that may occur during the session. Please play responsibly and look out for each other. 🙏

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The perfect way to kick things off again for 2026 - a leisurely picnic in the gardens with a bit of a crossover! Joining "Parapsychology Meetup" & "Grounded Spirituality" to start off the new year as a joint picnic! Lets mingle the groups with good food, good friends, good times! Date and Time: 12.30-2.30pm or whenever, Sunday 1st of February Location: Fitzroy Gardens, near the Dolphin Fountain. It's a 10min walk from both Parliament Station and Jolimont Station. And it should be easy enough to find parking in the area on the day. What to Bring: Snacks and drinks, bubbles, something to share, veg options are always appreciated, salads, cut fruit, dips, crackers, club sandwiches, etc. Be creative! Also think about cups, plates, forks, fold-out chairs, and picnic blankets. Whatever is practical. And most important, bring your good self and good vibes. Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions. Join a group of like minded people for a discussion on the use, effects and harm reduction of psychedelics. Everyone is welcome to come along, regardless of whether you have had no experience, you are interested in or have tried micro-dosing, or you have had a full blown spiritual awakening. There's no set agenda for this meetup: it's an informal, low-pressure unstructured setting where we get to connect with interesting individuals and engage with each other's questions, thoughts, experiences, and stories. Please note: This event is intended for social and educational purposes only, and is NOT meant to facilitate the use, sale or exchange of illegal substances.

OWASP is ending use of Meetup, so I built an eventbrite for the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-development-risk-case-studies-and-how-agentic-ai-is-the-future-of-appsec-tickets-1981450622150?aff=oddtdtcreator AI is transforming how software is designed, developed, and deployed, dramatically accelerating velocity while introducing new categories of risk. As organizations adopt AI-assisted coding, autonomous agents, and increasingly complex model interactions, traditional application security approaches struggle to keep pace. This talk examines emerging AI-driven risks through real case studies from the field, highlighting issues such as insecure code generation, data-leakage pathways, model manipulation, and evolving supply-chain threats. We will explore how engineering teams must adapt their people, processes, and governance models to secure AI-augmented development workflows effectively. The session will then introduce agentic AI as the next evolution in application security—autonomous systems capable of continuous analysis, multi-step reasoning, and real-time remediation. Attendees will learn how combining agentic AI with modern practices can reduce developer friction, improve coverage, and create a future-ready application security strategy designed for the demands of AI-native software development

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!