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    Annual Community Grants: Effective grant writing training

    Learn to write an effective grant application or come along to an information session to make sure you’re prepared for our 2023 Annual Community Grants applications - open now.

  • Two Blue banded bees on a stick

    Bayside Native of the day: The Blue banded bee

    Blue banded bees are spectacularly colourful fast flying bees with bright blue stripes and are native to Australia.

  • From left: Sarah Morris, Bayside Arts & Gallery Advisory Committee member, Cr Alex del Porto and Brian Hewitt, Bayside Arts & Gallery Advisory Committee member at the launch of ‘Spirit of Place’ by David Wood at Elsternwick Park 2021.

    New members appointed to the Bayside Arts and Gallery Advisory Committee

    Council has appointed two new members, Adrian Spurr and Louise Doyle, to the Bayside Arts and Gallery Advisory Committee. The appointment increases the number of members to ten, consisting of eight community members and two Councillors.

  • Light blue recycling bin on curb next to dark green, light green food and green waste bin

    B’inspections starting soon

    From this week, we’ll be lifting the lid on Bayside’s recycling habits with our dedicated bin-spectors checking 5,000 randomly selected food and green waste and recycling bins.

  • Two librarians with the new Brighton Library plaque marking 25 years

    Brighton Library celebrates 25 years

    Today marks 25 years since the new Brighton Library branch was officially opened, moving from Brighton Town Hall to its current location.

  • group of teenagers at school beside lockers

    School immunisations for teenagers

    If your child is aged 10 to 19, they can receive free vaccinations at school as part of the Secondary School Immunisation Program.

  • Couple walking along the beach at sunset

    A Bayside guide to Valentine’s Day

    Top tips for a perfect Valentine's Day in Bayside.

  • artist impression of Black Rock Life Saving Pavilion

    Temporary path closure at Black Rock Beach

    As we progress with the construction of the new Black Rock Life Saving Pavilion, there are some necessary changes to beach access from the Bay Trail path. Here’s what you need to know to plan your next visit. 

  • Installation view of the 2021 Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize finalist exhibition

    Last call for entries for the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize

    Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize is a celebration of contemporary Australian painting - don't miss your opportunity to apply for one of Victoria’s major prizes for painting.

  • Aerial view of Gordon Crescent staircase leading down to beach

    New foreshore access staircase at Gordon Crescent

    An ambitious climb to deliver in Black Rock - a new foreshore access staircase at Gordon Crescent has been delivered ahead of time.

  • Kookaburra poking his head out of a tree

    Bayside bird watching - kookaburra spotted in Sandy

    A cheeky kookaburra peeks out from a chainsaw-carved hollow at Tjilatjirrin Reserve, Sandringham.

  • Bayside Local 2023 Opening Event

    Incredible display of local talent

    Crowds gathered at Bayside Gallery today for the official launch of the 2023 exhibition program, featuring an incredible display of local talent.