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Bayside partners with councils to secure waste future
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A message from the Mayor on the Suburban Rail Loop project
The Victorian Government’s Suburban Rail Loop project and their proposed Precinct Key Directions for Cheltenham may significantly impact Bayside and dramatically change the neighbourhood character of Highett, Hampton East, Cheltenham and Pennydale.
Together, we can stop elder abuse
On 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we’re reminded that everyone has the right to feel safe at home. We all want the ability to make our own choices in life and have them accepted. This doesn’t change as we get older. Everybody can contribute to a world where people are respected, supported, and empowered to live the way they choose regardless of age.
Lights on for dogs this winter
Once again, we’re expanding the times where Baysider’s can exercise their dogs on sports grounds more safely at night. The winter lighting program aims to provide Bayside dogs and their owners with dedicated access to two popular dog off-leash sportsgrounds one evening a week while the grounds are not being used for sport.
Surface maintenance at R J Sillitoe Reserve
We’re closing the southern soccer pitch of R J Sillitoe Reserve from Monday, 27 May 2024 for the winter sports season. Community access to the remainder of the reserve is via Lawson Street. The partial, temporary closure provides the opportunity to maintain the oval condition for the winter season, resulting in a safer, more enjoyable user experience.
Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards - winners and finalists 2024
The Ellen José Student Reconciliation 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.