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    Vaping ban for retailers

    New legislation regulating the importation, domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession and advertising of all vaping goods are now in place, including significant changes to the retail.

  • Bayside City Council chambers building in Brighton.

    Provide feedback on Councillor reforms

    The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to introduce a Model Councillor Code of Conduct for all 79 councils across the state and require professional development training for councillors and mayoral training for mayors and deputy mayors.

  • Municipal Association of Victoria logo and Stand For Council slogan with Bayside City Council logo.

    Become a leader for change in Bayside

    Are you passionate about Bayside? Want to be a leader for change in our community? Consider standing for Council in the 2024 elections.

  • Love Bayside electrify everything

    Electrify your hot water and save

    Did you know water heating makes up around 18% of the energy bill in an average Victorian home? With the colder winter months now upon us, this cost will only increase.

  • A person using a sewing machine

    Not just books at our Library of Things

    Beaumaris Library has launched its exciting Library of Things designed to encourage sustainable living practices by promoting a circular economy.

  • Sandringham Family Leisure Centre front entrance

    Continuing pool repairs at Sandringham Family Leisure

    Between Wednesday 10 July and Thursday 25 July we’re continuing repair works on the Sandringham Family Leisure Centre pool.

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    Change in the processing of aged care assessments

    After a long history of providing an exceptional assessment service to our Bayside community, Bayside City Council and other Councils in our region are no longer contracted by the Commonwealth to conduct assessments of older people needing assistance to remain independent and safe at home.

  • Electrify it all

    Electrify it all

    As part of our 2035 community net zero greenhouse gas emissions target, we are supporting residents to make the switch to an all-electric home..

  • Childs drawing of a park,

    Looking for a creative kid's school holiday activity?

    We’re calling on our youngest residents to show us what they want to see in their neighbourhood.

  • illustration of hands putting bags into the bin.

    Correct compostable bags for food and green waste bins

    Are you using the food and green waste bins? Don't forget to use compostable bags labelled with the AS4736 (Australian Standard) logo.

  • A photoshopped shark in Bayside

    Short film ‘Megalodon’s Graveyard’ now showing in Prehistoric Bayside at Bayside Gallery

    From giant Killer Sperm Whales that ate other whales, to monstrous sharks half as long as a basketball court, Prehistoric Bayside showcases the tumultuous lives of these bizarre beasts, displaying this groundbreaking fossil material for the first time.

  • Three people smiling in front snacks and drinks

    Creating connections through social clubs

    Becoming part of a local club that connects people’s interests as they get older is a great way to stay active and engaged in the community.