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  • Beautiful beachside scene with sailboats on the horizon.

    Australia Day in Bayside

    Bayside Mayor, Cr Hanna El Mouallem said January 26 is a significant day for many Australians, while also recognising that it is not a day of celebration for many First Nations peoples.

  • 8 member of Bayside's Youth Advisory Committe smiling in front of graffiti that reads 'Peterson Youth Centre'

    Volunteers needed now

    We have a range of volunteering opportunities currently available, featuring opportunities with Bayside City Council and community organisations.

  • Bayside Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

    Help break down access barriers

    We’re looking for a local person with lived experience of disability to help us improve access and inclusion and make Bayside better for everyone.

  • 7 Well Street Brighton

    Concept design for new Brighton pocket park

    We’re seeking feedback on our concept design for a new pocket park at 7 Well Street, Brighton.

  • Artists impression of Dendy Street beach pavilion

    Heading to Dendy Street Beach this summer?

    It’s full steam ahead on the construction of the new Life Saving pavilion at Dendy Street Beach, so here’s what you need to know to plan your next visit.

  • new red lid black bodied general waste bin with tick next to old dark green general waste bin with cross

    No longer emptying old dark green general waste bins

    From this week, we are no longer emptying old dark green general waste bins.

  • 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.