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  • Aerial shot of Rickett's Point and Bayside

    World Environment Day 2023

    World Environment Day on 5 June is a reminder that our actions on plastic pollution matter.

  • Sillitoe Reserve green grass soccer pitch on a mostly fine day with goal in the left foreground

    Ground repairs at RJ Sillitoe Reserve

    We’re closing the southern soccer pitch of RJ Sillitoe Reserve for approximately eight weeks from 5 June 2023.

  • Hand-drawn hearts at entrance of Hampton Community Kindergarten

    Hampton Community Kindergarten turns 80

    Congratulations to Hampton Community Kindergarten on their 80th anniversary.

  • Digital illustration of a beach path with a woman her dog being approached by a kid

    Pet etiquette - sharing is caring

    Pet etiquette - sharing is caring. As a pet owner, you have certain responsibilities to your community. Please be responsible, respectful and safe when sharing spaces.

  • Mick Cummins, Pauline Reynolds, Hanna El Mouallem and Michael Norris smiling with green trees in the background

    Historic handover of the Highett Grassy Woodland

    The transfer of the Highett Grassy Woodland reserve into Council’s ownership is complete ensuring the protection of endangered grassy woodland plains.

  • Bronzewing bird- image by Pauline Reynolds

    Success in City Nature Challenge 2023

    Bayside has played a role in Greater Melbourne's terrific finish in the City Nature Challenge 2023.

  • Childs drawing in stye of aboriginal art

    Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards - winners and finalists 2023

    The Awards are aimed at Bayside primary and secondary school students, bringing awareness of reconciliation to our young people, who are the future of Australia, through art and writing. Entrants are asked to interpret "As a young person, what does reconciliation mean to you?" in their artwork or writing piece. Here are the Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards - winners and finalists 2023.

  • The Blue Chequered Cuckoo Bee, adorned with stunning iridescent blue and black colours. Photographer, John Eichler, skillfully frames the bee as it delicately rests on a small twig.

    Bayside Native of the day: Blue Chequered Cuckoo Bee

    Saturday, 20 May is World Bee Day and we're turning our attention to one of Bayside’s local native bee species the incredible Blue Chequered Cuckoo Bee. This native bee has striking iridescent blue and black colouration and demonstrates resourcefulness and adaptability, enabling it to thrive in its native Australian environment.

  • Aerial view of the existing waste and recycling centre

    New lease for Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre

    We’re seeking feedback on our proposal to grant a lease to Future Recycling Pty Ltd to operate the Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre.

  • Cars parked in beach parking

    Digital parking permits on the way

    Bayside residents parking in beach car parks will be able to register for free digital Foreshore Parking Permits

  • Senior couple watching TV

    Access aged care services with Care Finder

    Care Finder is a free program provided by experienced and friendly Care Finder staff. It exists to support vulnerable older people – who have no one else who can support them – to learn about, apply for and set up support services. The Care Finder program is funded by the Australian Government.

  • Two young women, backs to camera, wrapped in Pride flag. Other Pride marchers in background

    Diversity, inclusion and IDAHOBIT Day in Bayside

    Today marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)- a day to raise awareness for the work still needed to combat violence and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ communities.