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  • Happy golden retriever puppy lying on bright green grass

    Puppy love through discounted registration

    You can now register puppies under eight months at the same rate as a desexed dog.

  • Woman grocery shopping with a BYO jar

    As Plastic Free July draws to a close, what should we focus on next?

    Plastic Free July is coming to an end but that doesn’t mean your avoidance of pesky plastic has to end with it. If you’re feeling inspired and ready to continue, discover some of the great things previous Plastic Free July ‘graduates’ chose to do next

  • An ant on a stick.

    Insect survey - flying under the radar

    A recent insect survey carried out at George Street Reserve resulted in the documentation of 65 different species, comprising of moths, flies, ants, wasps, lacewings and mosquitos. 

  • Dragon flying in the clouds with the text "Read, Grow, Inspire"

    Children's Book Week library events

    What you need to know for Children's Book Week 2023 at Bayside Libraries.

  • Logo of Australian Electoral Commission

    Voice to Parliament Yes and No cases

    We’ve committed to sharing information on the importance, purpose and process of the Voice referendum to support the Bayside community to make an informed decision.

  • Miniature sea creature art figurines

    Make sea creatures with Carolyn Cardinet this Science Week

    Join current Billilla Studio Artist, Carolyn Cardinet, this Science Week for a special art and sustainability workshop.

  • image of a Community garden in bayside.

    Growing our Community Gardens

    To better support and grow community produce gardens in Bayside, we've improved our policy that guides how we make decisions about establishing and managing community gardens.

  • Aerial image of the Waste Centre showing large rectangular and circular buildings

    New lease and new life for Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre

    A new lease to transform the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre into a state-of-the-art facility focused on sustainable recycling initiatives.

  • Person playing violin

    Bayside Chamber Orchestra at Brighton Town Hall

    An afternoon of beautiful music from Bayside very own Bayside Chamber Orchestra. 

  • Changing Places at Thomas Street accessible playground

    Changing Places Awareness Day

    International Changing Places Awareness Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of how Changing Places facilities opens up the world to people with high support needs and their carers.

  • Aerial view of Bayside coastline and houses

    The who’s who of planning

    We often talk about different aspects of planning, but it can be confusing to see how it all fits together. So as part of our Let’s Talk Planning series, we’re taking a high-level look at the entire planning system and who is involved.

  • Two daisy sculptures with bronze legs in Billilla Mansions Gardens

    The new peachy sculptures brightening Billilla

    The three-part sculpture titled 'She gave me a daisy' (2003-23) by artist Anne Ross is part of Ross’ major exhibition at Bayside Gallery, held 8 July to 27 August 2023, and will remain on loan to Bayside City Council at Billilla Historical Mansion for the remainder of the year.