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  • Suburban Rail Loop train arriving at Cheltenham

    Suburban Rail Loop to start in Cheltenham

    Bayside welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of funding for the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop and confirmation that the new railway line will begin in Cheltenham, under Sir William Fry Reserve on Nepean Hwy.

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    Summer dog restrictions on beaches

    From 1 November, summer restrictions for dogs on beaches are in place in Bayside.

  • Indigenous trail map.

    Indigenous Coastal Trail

    With NAIDOC Week kicking off on 8 November and the weather starting to warm up, now is the perfect time to extend your learning of Bayside’s rich Indigenous history by going on our Indigenous Coastal Trail.

  • Rediscover the things you love about Bayside.

    Rediscover Bayside

    The Christmas & New Year break is a great opportunity to rediscover many of the things you love about Bayside.

  • Outdoor dining boost.

    Al fresco dining boost

    We’re gearing up for an outdoor shopping and dining expansion in Bayside in line with COVID-19 restrictions. We are committed to creating new COVIDSafe spaces where our community can come together while supporting local businesses through the pandemic recovery.

  • One side of the Cheltenham Station building being lifted away in early 2020.

    New life for historic Cheltenham Station building

    A historic Cheltenham Station building could have a new home in Cheltenham Park with Council giving preliminary support to a proposal from the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) to deliver a new multi-purpose facility for the Bayside community.

  • Masks available for Bayside residents

    We have free reusable and/or single use masks available to members of our community who may have difficulty obtaining them due to financial, transport, frailty, disability or other issues.

  • School holiday activities.

    Creative ways to enjoy the school holidays with kids at home

    As kids and families take a well-earned break from remote learning, Victoria Together has collated a fun-packed program of activities to keep young people entertained at home during the school holidays.

  • Bayside Mayor Laurie Evans in a high vis yellow vest standing on the roof of Bayside City Council corporate centre next to rows of Solar panels on the roof.

    Bayside’s Carbon Neutral Council

    Bayside City Council has become the first Council in the South East to be ‘Carbon Neutral’ in its operation, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero.

  • Plan of action for Climate Emergency.

    Plan of action for Climate Emergency

    With nearly 3,000 community members giving feedback to support the development of the Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan, the Bayside community has had a key role in identifying the top themes for Council to focus on in the Action Plan.

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    R.G Chisholm Reserve Pavilion and Destructor Reserve Pavilion complete

    Last Friday, Mayor Cr Clarke Martin officiated the completion of both Chisholm Reserve Pavilion and Destructor Reserve Pavilion with an online ceremony attended by tenant clubs and the wider Bayside sporting community.

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    A unified voice to tackle homelessness

    Thirteen Councils representing two million residents in Melbourne’s east and south east have joined together in a unified voice calling for urgent action for more social housing* to end homelessness.