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  • Shearwater bird sitting on sand. Photographer: John Eichler

    Beach visitors encouraged to report sick or dead birds

    Keep an eye out and report sick or dead birds on Bayside local beaches to help detect the spread of bird flu.

  • A person getting on a bus.

    Help shape bus services in Bayside

    Kinetic bus company, which operates approximately 50 bus routes across Melbourne including several services throughout Bayside, is seeking community feedback to enhance bus journeys.

  • Santa on stage at carols waving at crowd.

    Christmas in Bayside 2024 - your festive event planner

    Your at-a-glance planner for a fabulously festive Christmas in Bayside.

  • Sandringham village

    Brighton bus stop upgrades coming soon

    We’re upgrading three Brighton bus stops at 15 Male Street, 52 Male Street, and 14 St Andrews early in the coming months.

  • Four carers standing in the garden.

    Bayside's aged care expansion

    Bayside Care and Support has successfully launched in-home and social support services within Glen Eira. This expansion represents a significant collaboration between the two councils, aimed at providing the highest level of care for older residents.

  • First World War memorial at Green Point

    We shall remember them

    At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we honour and remember all those who have served our country in times of conflict.

  • Photo of Rotunda at Sandringham Foreshore in the foreground with palm trees and blue sky in the background

    Improving accessibility at Sandringham foreshore

    We’re beginning improvements at Sandringham Foreshore Gardens in November to enhance accessibility and support cliff stability.

  • Image of plastic waste floating in the ocean, image of micro-plastics, image of deceased marine bird fill with plastic

    More EV fast chargers are coming to Bayside

    We’ve partnered with JOLT to provide electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at 6 sites across Bayside at no cost to Council.

  • Rickets Point Beach, featuring seagulls in the shallow water.

    Melbourne Cup public holiday

    Council services and facilities will be closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday on Tuesday 5 November.

  • An artist rendering of the new Hampton Pier.

    Hampton Pier rebuild update

    As the local Port Manager for Port Phillip Bay, Parks Victoria is leading the Hampton Pier redevelopment. The new Hampton Pier design reflects community and stakeholder aspirations.

  • Image of Elsternwick Park playground

    Elsternwick Park’s new play space is now ready to be explored

    Bayside City Council has now completed the new playground at Elsternwick Park South in Brighton.

  • Graphic on blue background showing a diverse community

    Join our community panel – nominations close soon

    We’re looking for 40 people to work ogether and help shape Council’s plans for the next four years.