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  • Construction worker examining a trench with a large yellow digger in the background

    Special charges to fund special projects

    Special charge schemes enable councils to recover the cost of infrastructure works from property owners who gain a special benefit from specific works.

  • Train travelling through the Highett level crossing

    Our priorities for the 2022 Victorian election

    In the lead up to the 2022 Victorian election we are calling for funding for important projects, service enhancements and policy innovation to help the Bayside community

  • Playground with bumpy slide and rock climbing wall

    Swing by our new playground upgrades

    Swing, spin, jump and slide at Bayside’s three new upgraded playground upgrades.

  • Roll of compostable bags labelled with the AS4736 (Australian Standard) logo

    Bags, bags, compostable bags

    Bayside residents using our food and green waste bins are reminded to use compostable bags labelled with the AS4736 (Australian Standard) logo.

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

    Are we reading from the right script? Review our draft Arts, Culture and Libraries Strategy for Bayside.

    Tell us your thoughts on our five key priorities and overall strategy.

  • Photo of Ellen Jose

    Behind the Ellen José Art Award for young women

    The inaugural Ellen José Art Award for young women is in its final weeks at Bayside Gallery.

  • Interior of Hampton Library with new wheelable shelves filled with books

    Hampton Library is back

    Today, Hampton Library has thrown open the doors on its fresh, contemporary makeover.

  • Installation view of the Ellen José Art Award for young women, featuring Emma Singer's six panel painting Ngayuku Ngura (My country) (2022) .

    Artbank acquires Ellen José Art Award for young women finalist artwork

    Artbank purchased the artwork through their unique Government visual arts program and access initiative that supports artists through acquisition.

  • Aged care worker showing older resident how to have a good stretch

    Thank you to our aged care employees

    This Aged Care Employee Day we’re honouring those who care for and support the older members of our community and saying #thanksforcaring.

  • Blue sign with Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve written on it

    New nature reserve name to recognise First Nations owners

    Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve will be renamed Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve to recognise the Traditional Owners of the land.

  • Black Rock Clock Tower with blue sky in backgroun

    Bayside’s iconic Black Rock Clock Tower revealed as 2023 yarnbombing landmark

    The iconic Black Rock Clock Tower has been revealed as the site for Bayside’s yarnbombing extravaganza to be installed in the winter of 2023.

  • Detox your Home- Help keep your family, pets and the environment safe- photo of young child, women and family pet looking at the camera

    Bayside - Detox your home

    Safely dispose of unwanted everyday household chemicals at our upcoming Detox your home event.