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  • Woman in the forest with arms out. Text reads 25 March 8:30pm Saturday. Take time out for nature

    Earth Hour - switch off and give an hour for earth.

    This Saturday 25 March - from 8:30 to 9:30pm - we’ll be turning off the lights at some of Bayside’s most iconic locations to celebrate Earth Hour. 

  • Clean up Australia hero image of young children relaxing after cleaning up the beach.

    Clean up Australia Day 2023

    Clean up Australia Day 2023 was a huge success! We collected more litter than ever before, with volunteers from all around Bayside coming together to make a difference.

  • People standing by a flooded road

    What you can do if you have experienced flooding

    The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning with the risk of heavy rainfall at 9:15am this morning and the rain has affected many parts of Bayside.

  • Our Tree-mendous Urban Forest hero image of young, planted trees

    Our Tree-mendous Urban Forest

    Over the past two years, we’ve nearly planted 5,000 trees across our municipality's streets and parks. Our goal is to enhance the natural beauty of Bayside's green spaces while improving biodiversity and preserving our local ecosystems.

  • People gathered and sitting in the gardens outside of Brighton Library to watch Shakespeare in the Gardens

    Council adopts the Bayside Arts, Culture and Libraries Strategy 2023–2027

    Our Bayside Arts, Culture and Libraries Strategy 2023–2027 seeks to connect our community to stories, creativity and each other for a lifetime of fulfilment, inspiration, and possibility.

  • Orange banner. Text reads Let's Get Started Harmony Week

    Harmony Week

    Over 102,000 residents call Bayside home.

  • Edwin G. Adamson, City of Sandringham Celebrations, 21st March 1923, sepia photograph

    100 years since Sandringham was declared a city

    On 21 March 1923 in the presence of 10,000 people on City Beach Oval, Sandringham was declared a city by Victoria’s Governor the Earl of Stradbroke.

  • Aerial view of Donald MacDonald Pavilion with Port Phillip Bay in the background

    Landscaping upgrades at Donald MacDonald Reserve

    We’re returning to Donald MacDonald Reserve to improve the carpark, footpaths and garden beds, and install new bench seating.

  • Group of people at Chatty Cafe table

    Spreading happiness with Chatty Café

    To celebrate International Day of Happiness, 20 March, we popped down to one of Bayside's regular Chatty Café venues and asked the wonderful participants "What makes you happy being at Chatty Café?".

  • Home Energy Expo official event banner.

    Home Energy Efficiency Expo

    We've partnered with Zoe Daniel MP, Member for Goldstein to help support Baysiders in creating cleaner, more energy efficient homes. By working together, we can achieve a safe climate and a thriving community.

  • A small brown dog running on Banksia Reserve oval

    Banksia Reserve is taking a short break

    Banksia Reserve oval will be closed for two and a half weeks from 23 March to 11 April to enable ground repairs and grass recovery ahead of the winter sports season.

  • Tai Snaith: Hierarchy of needs opening event

    All eyes on Bayside Gallery’s latest exhibitions

    Bayside Gallery was filled with visitors today, eager to see the official opening of Tai Snaith: Hierarchy of needs and Jonathan Walker: Capturing details usually screened.