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Check out the Urban Canvas Mural Festival in Bayside - with talented artists turning graffiti hotspots into street art.

National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The first phase of our exciting new street furniture installation has been completed, with phase two already underway. As part of a State Government CovidSafe funded project, the uniquely designed street furniture will enhance and encourage outdoor activity, adding energy to the surrounding businesses and supporting community connectedness.

Council’s Financial Hardship policy provides a number of options for ratepayers who are in genuine financial hardship to help manage their rates liability.

Council’s contractor on several of our infrastructure projects – Lloyd Group, have placed themselves into voluntary administration with Deloitte appointed as the Administrator. Council has been actively working to clarify our next steps for our projects under construction which are the Dendy Street Beach Pavilion and Tulip Street Basketball Stadium expansion.

Check out Bayside's outstanding young individuals who have been recognised at the 2023 Bayside Youth Awards.

Black Rock residents gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of a beautiful Sydney Red Gum tree.

During May, Chatty Café will be on tour – hosting events at some stellar Bayside venues. This is a great opportunity to chat with locals, meet new friends and discover new places.

Bayside City Council is committed to transparency and the democratic process. Asking a question for response at a Council meeting is part of that process.

A flippin’ amazing leopard seal, who seems to be touring Port Phillip Bay on their journey to Antarctica, stopped for a rest in Bayside.

Bayside is part way through a 10- year program to renew and expand early childhood facilities to give children access to the best start in life. From 2023, the Free Kinder Program will be available for all Victorian three and four-year-old children at participating services in both standalone (sessional) services and long day care (childcare) settings.

We’re creating a new pocket park at 7 Well Street, Brighton to provide more open space areas for our community to enjoy.