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  • A new public art sculpture. The artwork echoes the scar trees created by Aboriginal people by removing bark for various purposes.

    New Landcox Park sculpture

    A new public art sculpture has landed in Landcox Park as an important marker of healing and acknowledgement of Bayside’s indigenous history.

  • Sand and sea coloured aboriginal art

    National Reconciliation Week 2024

    National Reconciliation Week – May 27 to June 3 - is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

  • Damaged tree in Billilla Gardens

    Tree removal at Billilla

    Sadly, we will shortly remove and replace a very large, aged and weather-damaged Cyprus tree on the front lawns of Billilla. The removal is on the advice of multiple expert arborists.

  • An image of a man sitting on a chair

    Graeme Altmann Brings Nature to Life at Billilla Outdoor Arts Lab

    Join renowned landscape painter Graeme Altmann at the Billilla Outdoor Arts Lab from 13 to 26 May. This initiative offers artists a unique opportunity to explore their creativity in the picturesque setting of Billilla Gardens.

  • Three people in hi-vis in the woods.

    Highett Grassy Woodland visitors

    Last week Zoe Daniel MP and Mark Dreyfus MP toured the Highett Grassy Woodland with Bayside Mayor, Cr Fiona Stitfold and the Friends of Highett Grassy Woodland group.

  • Members of staff in matching t-shirts, holding rainbow umbrellas. They are marching with a large rainbow banner that reads Bayside City Council celebrates pride.

    IDAHOBIT Day 2024

    17 May is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) - a day to raise awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination against LGBTQIA+ communities 🌈

  • Shipston Reserve sportsground

    Mini makeover at Shipston Reserve

    We're at half-time in a series of upgrades at Shipston Reserve in Cheltenham to improve accessibility, player safety and spectator comfort.

  • Two Gang Gang birds in a tree.

    Bayside success in City Nature Challenge

    Bayside has contributed to Greater Melbourne finishing 17th in the worldwide City Nature Challenge 2024.

  • Suburban rail loop hero image.

    Suburban Rail Loop key precinct directions not on track in Bayside

    The impact of planning changes proposed in the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Precinct Key Directions will be felt across Bayside, particularly in the communities of Highett, Hampton East, Cheltenham and Pennydale. Excessive height limits, increased traffic congestion and a squeeze on open space and community infrastructure are just some of the initial impacts identified by Bayside City Council.

  • A group of young volunteers beside a graffiti wall.

    Interested in volunteering and not sure where to start? Come along to the Volunteer Expo

    Join us at the Volunteer Expo and meet volunteer coordinators from Council-run programs including Cooking Connections, Home Library Service, Bayside Gallery, and Environmental Sustainability.

  • Artist painting mural on wall.

    Mural for Well Street park - watch the artist's work come to life in time lapse video

    A new mural is bringing colour and art to the Well Street Park behind the busy Church Street shopping village.

  • A woman holding a book in Brighton library

    Meet our friendly librarian Lisa

    Meet our friendly librarian Lisa. We sat down with Lisa, Customer Service Librarian - Information. Find out why she chose to work at the library and what has been her favourite read this year.