Kingston Business

15/10/2026

✨Love Local Spotlight: TOSTĒ✨

From its Clayton South facility, TOSTĒ produces premium small-batch sesame oils using Australian-grown sesame. Focused on freshness, flavour and aroma, the business is also helping build a sustainable local sesame industry and support Australian growers.

The business may be new, but its origins date back to 2017, when one of the founders became involved in the emerging Australian sesame industry. Recognising the need to create demand for Australian-grown sesame, the founders combined industry knowledge, food manufacturing expertise and distribution experience to launch TOSTĒ in Kingston.

💡 Fun fact: TOSTĒ's sesame oils won both a Gold and Silver Medal at the 2026 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show in their first year of entry. The business also uses single-origin, traceable Australian-grown sesame and is exploring innovative new products, including sesame protein, to make the most of every seed.

Whether you're finishing a grilled steak, dressing a salad or adding flavour to your favourite dish, TOSTĒ is encouraging Australians to think differently about sesame oil: "Don't cook with it. Finish with it."

👉 Discover TOSTĒ's range and support a local business helping grow a new Australian food industry.

15/10/2026

Tunes and Tastes of Highett Village Returns

Enjoy an afternoon of great food, live music and family-friendly fun at Tunes & Tastes of Highett Village. With $5 food tastings, live entertainment, a street market and free activities for all ages, there's plenty to see, taste and enjoy.

Find out more: https://highettvillage.com.au/tunes-and-tastes/

14/10/2026

Business Victoria's Small Business Bus is coming to Kingston!

Monday 26th October
Morris Moor
13-15 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin
10.00am-4.00pm

Got questions about starting, running or growing your business?

Sign up for your FREE 45-minute session with an experienced business adviser to discuss opportunities, ideas and strategies to help your business thrive.

Places are limited. Book your session today:
https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-and-advice/workshops-and-small-business-bus/view?id=E25612

13/10/2026

🎄 Get your website Christmas-ready!

Learn how to attract more customers, boost your online visibility and use AI tools to help drive festive season sales.

📅 Friday 30 October 2026, 9.30am to 3.30pm
📍 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham
💲 $40 per person (includes lunch)

👉 Book now and turn more website visitors into customers: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-your-website-christmas-ready-turn-visitors-into-customers-tickets-1999458091977?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

12/10/2026

Join Driven Loans at The Marque Collective in Moorabbin on 22 October for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast supporting breast cancer research. Enjoy breakfast, connect with the community and help raise funds for an important cause.

💗 Pink Ribbon Breakfast | Thursday 22 October 💗

Join Driven Loans for a special morning dedicated to raising funds and supporting breast cancer research to help save lives.

Come along for breakfast, good company and a meaningful cause as we bring our community together in support of everyone affected by breast cancer.

📅 Thursday, 22 October
🕘 9:00AM – 12:00PM
📍 The Marque Collective, 696 South Road, Moorabbin

RSVP via the QR code and help us make a difference.

Every conversation, every donation and every bit of support helps fund vital research and brings us closer to better outcomes for the future. 💕

11/10/2026

Are you a food and beverage business looking to innovate or develop new products?

Kingston is collaborating with Monash Food Innovation, and four other local councils, to offer an exclusive opportunity to step inside one of Australia's most advanced food innovation centres.

Thursday 29 October, 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Monash Food Innovation Centre
$20 (includes light dinner and refreshments)

Book here: https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Business/Business-Events/Food-and-beverage-innovators

08/10/2026

✨ LOVE LOCAL SPOTLIGHT | Pickle4Real Mentone ✨

Looking for a fun new activity that's easy to learn and suitable for all ages?

Meet Pickle4real, Kingston's newest dedicated indoor pickleball venue, located in Mentone. Created to make one of Australia's fastest-growing sports more accessible to the local community, Pickle4real offers a welcoming space for beginners, social players, families, groups and corporate teams.

Never played before? Pickle4real runs a guided Learn to Play session every Sunday for $20 per person, giving locals a simple and supportive way to get started. They also offer social sessions for all skill levels, making it easy to jump in, meet new people and enjoy a game without needing to organise your own group.

🎉 Special offer: Receive 10% off court bookings with the code P4R10.

🏓 Fun fact: One of the best things about pickleball is how quickly people pick it up. Many first time visitors are rallying, laughing and enjoying a game within minutes of stepping onto the court.

With a strong focus on community, accessibility and fun, Pickle4real is helping more Kingston residents stay active, connect with others and discover a new sport close to home.

📍 Find them at 36–40 Shearson Crescent, Mentone.

👉 Follow Pickle4real on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with session times, events and special offers.

07/10/2026

Are you a tradie running your own business?

The ATO has a dedicated tax essentials guide for building and construction tradies, covering common tax, GST, record-keeping and ABN obligations to help you stay on top of your business responsibilities.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/starting-registering-or-closing-a-business/running-your-own-business/building-and-construction-tradies-tax-essentials

06/10/2026

A huge congratulations to the Buono Restaurant & Bar team! 🎉
A well-deserved recognition and a proud moment for Parkdale and Kingston 👏 🍝