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  • 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.

  • To end homelessness we need a plan.

    To end homelessness we need a plan

    Homelessness Week is a reminder to think about what having a home means. Being homeless can mean more than not having a roof over your head and is not just one typical experience. Every Australian deserves to have a home.

  • Approach to Council Chambers with view of stairs and blue sky behind

    Room or Zoom? Proposed format flexibility for Council meetings

    Reviewing our Governance Rules is an opportunity to improve how Council meetings are conducted and decisions are made.

  • Sustainably designed homes, Bright Street, Brighton

    Let’s go for zero

    Councils from across Victoria have joined forces to push for more sustainable design within the planning requirements.

  • Three women and two men volunteers standing at the Bayside Community Nursery surrounded by greenery

    Supporting volunteers in the community

    Bayside City Council adopts the Volunteer Recruitment, Retention and Recognition Plan 2022-2026

  • Blue sign with Pennydale Park written on it in white

    New neighbourhood name to recognise Pennydale’s proud past

    Pennydale will receive formal recognition as a neighbourhood following a committed renaming campaign by proud local residents, supported by Council.

  • Image of proposed site for Little Brighton Reserve Community Garden

    A garden to grow community connections

    There’s never been a better time to get into community gardening, especially if you live near or visit Little Brighton Reserve.