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  • Red Australia Post box with graffiti scratched into the metal

    Councils unite in graffiti purge

    A collaborative project tackling graffiti vandalism gets underway.

  • Bookings are now open for 16 to 17-year-olds who had their second dose three or more months ago to get their third COVID-19 vaccine dose.

    Third dose COVID-19 jabs now available for 16-17 year olds

    Bookings are now open for 16 to 17-year-olds who had their second dose three or more months ago to get their third COVID-19 vaccine dose.

  • A group of nine men and women, MPs and councillors and the Minister in a group photo outdoors

    Conversation and connection

    The Chatty Cafe program gets a VIP launch as it expands in Bayside.

  • Government Minister and library staff standing in library, all masked

    Refurbishment plan for beloved Hampton Library

    Hampton library - built in 1960 - will become a more contemporary community space

  • Frankston train stopped at a station

    Prepare for train line disruptions

    Buses will replace trains on the Frankston and Stony Point lines as level crossing removal work continues.

  • Man sat in a garden looking relaxed with his hands open and eyes closed.

    Showcasing local talent

    Bayside Local is an eclectic collection of work from 46 adults and 36 students.

  • Older baby looking into the camera holding hand with adult at a maternal and child health appointment

    Temporary Maternal and Child Health changes

    Bayside Maternal and Child Health (MCH) appointments will be limited to 0-8 week checks for a brief period as a result of the Pandemic Code Brown in the Victoria health system.

  • Crossing supervisor in hi-vis vest with STOP sign as child crosses the road pushing her bike

    Slow down as schools reopen

    Be on alert on the approach to our 59 crossings as children return to school.

  • Mayor in robes addressing a group of people in a marquee

    Bayside locals become Australian citizens

    Congratulations to our new citizens and locals acknowledged in the Australia Day 2022 Honours List

  • Thomas Street looking west with Church building, cars, road, footpath trees, power poles

    Thomas Street set for a major makeover

    Council will be totally rebuilding the road, kerbs, gutters, vehicle crossovers, stormwater connections and drainage systems along the western end of Thomas Street, Hampton to improve the standard and functionality of these important community assets.

  • The Australian, Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Rainbow flags at full mast on poles

    Proud to promote diversity

    We have proudly raised the Rainbow flag in support of our LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Member for Goldstein, Tim Wilson MP, Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley MP and  Bayside Mayor, Cr Alex del Porto at Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve

    Funding boost for Bayside’s new natural oasis

    Bayside can accelerate the transformation of a former golf course into a biodiversity rich nature reserve with expansive wetlands thanks to funding announced by the Australian Government.