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Reducing plastic waste is trending in 2021

23 June 2021

Bayside City Council has joined Plastic Free July as a member council, making it easier for our community to get involved in the challenge.

Single-use plastics are certainly in the spotlight in 2021, with a number of Australian state governments announcing bans, and the release of the...

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Boost for affordable housing in Bayside

22 June 2021

We’ve adopted an Affordable Housing Strategy to help our low-income residents and key workers continue to live and thrive in Bayside.

Continued population growth and a strong property market is creating pressure on housing affordability and the inclusivity of our community. This has led...

New Governance Rules for new Council

17 June 2021

Council has revised its Governance Rules so community members can submit a written statement and/or speak at Council meetings in response to agenda items. Please note that current public health directions prevent public attendance in the Council Chamber and so written statements only will...

Noni Drew with her painting I like that (Series) 2020, at the opening event of the 2020/21 Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize.

Bayside Gallery re-opens 18 June

17 June 2021

We're so happy to re-open Bayside Gallery on Friday 18 June. There’s two weeks left to see Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize winners and finalists such as Noni Drew, a local Bayside artist:

Noni Drew

Local artist, Noni Drew is described as an ‘aesthetic appreciator...

Further easing of COVID restrictions

17 June 2021

COVID-19 restrictions have eased from 11.59pm Thursday 17 June including the removal of the 25km travel limit. Travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria can resume.

Public gatherings of up to 20 people can occur outside and up to 2 adults can visit you at home together...

Bin-spections resume

16 June 2021

Binspections are back on the agenda after being put on hold due to the recent COVID-19 lockdown.

Earlier this week, we re-started up our Bin-spection program to lift the lid on Bayside’s recycling habits with our dedicated bin-spectors checking 5,000 randomly selected food and green waste...

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021

15 June 2021

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is acknowledged every year on 15 June to highlight the impact of elder abuse on our community. Elder abuse occurs as a result of ageism and inequality in our society.

Elder abuse is any act that causes harm to an older person and is carried out by...

Take the lead with your dog during sport sessions

11 June 2021

Sports teams are returning to training on Bayside’s ovals, so if you’re exercising your dog on an off-leash sportsground, please follow these simple rules:

You must monitor your dog’s behaviour and maintain effective control
Dogs must be on leash within 20

Stay safe - it’s windy out there

10 June 2021

Last week's high winds have caused damage to trees and property. Please be cautious around hazards and drive to weather conditions. This includes keeping an eye out for debris on roads and footpaths.

You can report hazards on Council land to us here...

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Meet the artist: BAAP finalist Benjamin Aitken

8 June 2021

Benjamin Aitken grew up in Bayside and attended Sandringham Secondary College. He continues his connection to the school as an inspiring guest speaker to year 12 art students.

Benjamin is no stranger to art prizes and has been selected numerous times as a finalist for the Archibald Prize...