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  • Donald Macdonald pavilion render.

    Donald MacDonald Reserve pavilion upgrade

    We are building a new home for community sport in Beaumaris

  • Girls and boys netball team and coaches standing with arms raised in the air

    Bayside Netball Centre update

    At the Special Meeting of Council on Thursday 25 February 2021, Councillors resolved to move ahead with the proposal to enter into a Development Agreement with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) to jointly fund new sports facilities at Sandringham College, Holloway Road campus.

  • Wetlands.

    Going up the chain to create new wetlands for Bayside

    Works progress to transform the former site of the Elsternwick golf course into a nature reserve of regional significance - with the new water bodies starting to take shape in the form of the chain of ponds.

  • Mid-century heritage home in Bayside.

    Heritage protection for mid-century marvels

    Interim heritage protection has been granted to 19 mid-century modern properties in Beaumaris and Black Rock identified as places of local significance during Council’s voluntary nomination process.

  • Two women sitting at a white table holding cups of tea. On the table there is a sign that says Chatty Cafe.

    Good old fashioned chat

    Businesses across Bayside are signing up to become a Chatty Café to re-establish social connections and tackle loneliness that has grown during COVID -19.

  • Climate active green logo with white writing that reads "Climate Active- Carbon Neutral Organisation".

    Bayside City Council certified carbon neutral

    Bayside City Council has received certification for being carbon neutral for Council’s 2019–20 operations against the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard.

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    Laurence Evans OAM elected Mayor of Bayside

    Councillor Laurence Evans OAM was elected Mayor of the City of Bayside at the 19 November 2020 Annual Meeting of Council for the 2020–21 Council year.

  • 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.