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  • Graffiti Busters volunteers wearing green cheering in front of graffiti removal trailer

    Growing Graffiti Busters

    Removing graffiti one wall, door or property at a time, volunteer group Graffiti Busters is going from strength to strength. In recognition of his magnificent work in the community, Geoff was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia over the King’s Birthday Weekend.

  • Bayside Mayor Cr Hanna El Mouallem, senior Bayside police officers and Neighbourhood Watch representative

    Keeping our community safe

    We can all play a role in helping to keep our community safe. While Bayside is generally considered to be a safe community Council works closely with Victoria Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other organisations to address safety issues within our municipality.

  • Two Electric Vehicle chargers in car park on Willansby Avenue, Brighton

    New Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed in Brighton

    Two Electric Vehicle chargers (EV) have been installed in Brighton.

  • Brighton Bathing Boxes

    Join BeachPatrol on World Ocean Day

    Sign up to your local BeachPatrol volunteer group to help protect and maintain Bayside's beautiful beaches.

  • Researcher conducting survey with mother and daughter

    Community satisfaction survey results 2023

    This year's community satisfaction survey results are in and overall satisfaction with Bayside City Council has increased.

  • Aerial shot of Rickett's Point and Bayside

    World Environment Day 2023

    World Environment Day on 5 June is a reminder that our actions on plastic pollution matter.

  • Digital graphic image of person walking a dog on a leash at a lit sportsground at nighttime. Three people playing on the sportsground in the background.

    Lights on again for dogs this winter

    Once again, we’re expanding the times where Bayside’s dogs and their owners can exercise and socialise safely at night.

  • Sillitoe Reserve green grass soccer pitch on a mostly fine day with goal in the left foreground

    Ground repairs at RJ Sillitoe Reserve

    We’re closing the southern soccer pitch of RJ Sillitoe Reserve for approximately eight weeks from 5 June 2023.

  • Hand-drawn hearts at entrance of Hampton Community Kindergarten

    Hampton Community Kindergarten turns 80

    Congratulations to Hampton Community Kindergarten on their 80th anniversary.

  • Digital illustration of a beach path with a woman her dog being approached by a kid

    Pet etiquette - sharing is caring

    Pet etiquette - sharing is caring. As a pet owner, you have certain responsibilities to your community. Please be responsible, respectful and safe when sharing spaces.

  • Mick Cummins, Pauline Reynolds, Hanna El Mouallem and Michael Norris smiling with green trees in the background

    Historic handover of the Highett Grassy Woodland

    The transfer of the Highett Grassy Woodland reserve into Council’s ownership is complete ensuring the protection of endangered grassy woodland plains.

  • Bronzewing bird- image by Pauline Reynolds

    Success in City Nature Challenge 2023

    Bayside has played a role in Greater Melbourne's terrific finish in the City Nature Challenge 2023.