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  • Long Hollow Heathland burn site

    Encouraging signs from ecological burn

    Controlled, ecological burning was reintroduced at Long Hollow Heathland in 1985 and is now used regularly in all Bayside's bushland reserves.

  • Train travelling through the Highett level crossing

    Advocating for our community on level crossing removals

    Council is calling on the Victorian Government to consult the community on plans to remove the Highett and Wickham Road level crossings to ensure the best possible outcome for local residents, traders and the broader community.

  • Creeping Mistletoe

    Restoring mistletoe in Bayside

    Bayside is involved in a fascinating networking project to support the propagation of mistletoe within Bayside and is sharing this information with other local government areas.

  • Tai Snaith, Cruising with the capybara 2022 (detail), gouache and ink on cotton rag

    Immersive exhibition aims to inspire positive environmental change

    A new exhibition from Melbourne artist and picture book author Tai Snaith celebrating wild animals from around the world will arrive at Bayside Gallery.

  • two people windsurfing out on the open water with a yellow and orange sunset in the background

    Bayside in summer

    Summer is a time of holidays and family fun, but it can also be a season of weather extremes so preparing makes sense. Stay informed by using the VicEmergency app, check local restrictions before you travel and follow Council’s social media accounts to stay up to date.

  • Bayside branded waste truck

    Bin collections as usual over the festive season

    Bayside household waste and recycling collections continue as usual over the festive season.

  • Santa and friends on stage at night at carols

    Watch: Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park 2022

    Get yourself into the festive spirit and watch this merry and bright video from last week's epic Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park.

  • Festive shop window

    Shops on Show 2022 - winners announced

    The votes are in. Our popular Shops on Show recognises the best decorated shop windows throughout Bayside shopping strips - from Martin Street, Brighton to Beaumaris Concourse.

  • Crowd shot of Christmas carols in the park

    Snaps with Santa at Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park 2022

    Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and showed up for Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park. Here are a handful of your glorious Santa snaps from the event.

  • Yvette Coppersmith studio portrait. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mel Savage.

    2023 Billilla Studio Artists announced, showcasing a breadth of disciplines

    Seven artists have been selected for Bayside’s 2023 Billilla Studio Artists Program, based in what was once the servant’s quarters of Billilla Mansion.

  • Victorian Parliament building

    Congratulations to Bayside’s new state MPs

    Bayside Mayor, Cr Hanna El Mouallem has warmly congratulated the winning candidates in the Victorian election for seats covering Bayside.

  • The Mayor in front of a Christmas tree

    A Christmas message from Mayor Cr Hanna El Mouallem

    On behalf of Bayside's Councillors and staff, Mayor Cr Hanna El Mouallem wishes you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy festive season.