News

Now the colder weather is here, our arborists are out and about planting trees as part of our annual program. Bayside’s Urban Forest Strategy aims to increase tree and vegetation cover by up to 30% across the municipality by 2040

Takeover Melbourne entries are open now. All high school aged students are invited to share a true story about what it’s like to grow up in Bayside or any aspect of your life. 

Bayside is committed to keeping roads and drains clear of fallen branches, leaves and other debris during the autumn and winter months.

The Bayside community is reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill a year after switching our bin pick-ups. Our landfill diversion rate has jumped from 49% to 71% since food and green waste collections started in 2019.

If you’re looking to stay active, check out the new exercise equipment designed for older adults at Wilson Recreation Reserve in Brighton, Illaroo Reserve in Beaumaris and Tibrockney Street Park in Highett.

Getting your flu shot, and staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, will help you, and the people around you, stay well.

1 in 3 people in Bayside will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are popping up in town from 3 to 7 July.

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It highlights the impact of elder abuse on our community and what we can do to prevent it.

Congratulations to Louise Tate after she claimed the major prize at the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize.

We have replaced all 68 Paid Parking Machines in our Foreshore carparks and along sections of Beach Road. The new environmentally friendly meters are cashless, ticketless and rely on their own power source.

Removing graffiti one wall, door or property at a time, volunteer group Graffiti Busters is going from strength to strength. In recognition of his magnificent work in the community, Geoff was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia over the King’s Birthday Weekend.

We can all play a role in helping to keep our community safe. While Bayside is generally considered to be a safe community Council works closely with Victoria Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other organisations to address safety issues within our municipality.