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  • fluffy light golden brown dog sitting in the park

    New tricks at Wishart Reserve

    We’re upgrading the dog off-leash area within Wishart Reserve to provide a more enriching exercise and training space for dogs and their walkers.

  • Image of Melrose Street

    Melrose Street to remain open in Sandringham Village

    The proposed partial temporary closure of Melrose Street in Sandringham Village will not proceed later this year, following Council’s consideration of community feedback, including strong opposition to the proposal from many local traders.

  • Long road lined with trees and buildings on either side

    Finding new ways to repair our footpaths and kerbs

    We’re reviewing our Road Management Plan (RMP) to include more repair options when fixing defects in our local footpaths and kerb and channels.

  • New Cleanaway waste trucks with beautiful Bayside design on outside of truck

    New waste trucks show off Bayside beauty

    Due to the transition to a new contractor, the collection of bins may take place at different times of the day than what people are used to. However, it's important to assure everyone that the bins will still be collected on the same day as scheduled.

  • Bronze art sculpture of three cats standing opposite a big dog with tails up in the air

    Anne Ross: Whichway

    Bayside Gallery welcomes its next exhibition Anne Ross: Whichway, presenting bronze creations by nationally recognized local artist, Anne Ross, from 8 July to 27 August 2023.

  • A close up of a plant pot with rainbow lorikeets painted on the side

    Adding colour, art and nature to Black Rock and Sandy shopping villages

    Two installations are taking place that will bring more life and nature to two beloved shopping areas in Bayside. The uniquely painted planters, street furniture and a sculpture have all been thoughtfully designed, not only improving the overall appearance and adding greenery to our streets, but also inspiring people to spend more time outside, benefit local businesses, and foster a sense of community.

  • Black Rock Clock Tower with hundreds of colourful knitted squares covering the tower.

    Winter Warmth – Volunteers yarnbomb Black Rock Clock Tower

    We're yarnbombing the iconic Black Rock Clock Tower from 27 June along with six other locations across the municipality to bring warmth and cheer in the depths of Winter.

  • North Point foreshore on a blue-sky sunny day with the Bay Trail in the foreground and pier over water in the background

    Soil testing at North Point foreshore

    We're conducting soil testing across the North Point foreshore to understand soil and environmental conditions in the area.

  • Louise Tate being interviewed beside her art work in the gallery.

    Louise Tate discusses her winning art piece 'Self Portrait with Strawflower'

    This year’s winner of the $15,000 Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize (BAAP) is Louise Tate for her allegorical oil painting, 'Self Portrait with Strawflower' (2023)

  • A row of newly planted trees on a grass verge next to a park.

    We’re planting trees in '23, and we’ll plant some more in '24

    Now the colder weather is here, our arborists are out and about planting trees as part of our annual program. Bayside’s Urban Forest Strategy aims to increase tree and vegetation cover by up to 30% across the municipality by 2040

  • Nine students on a Tv screen in the ABC studios.

    Calling high school students - Share your story with ABC's Takeover Melbourne

    Takeover Melbourne entries are open now. All high school aged students are invited to share a true story about what it’s like to grow up in Bayside or any aspect of your life. 

  • Person uses leaf blower to spread brown and orange leaves from under tree into street sweeper truck

    Maintaining our magnificent streets

    Bayside is committed to keeping roads and drains clear of fallen branches, leaves and other debris during the autumn and winter months.