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Presenting plans for the Highett Grassy Woodland, see details
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  • Blue sign with Pennydale Park written on it in white

    New neighbourhood name to recognise Pennydale’s proud past

    Pennydale will receive formal recognition as a neighbourhood following a committed renaming campaign by proud local residents, supported by Council.

  • Image of proposed site for Little Brighton Reserve Community Garden

    A garden to grow community connections

    There’s never been a better time to get into community gardening, especially if you live near or visit Little Brighton Reserve.

  • Illustration Mid Century Modern property

    Bayside’s Post-War Modern Residential Heritage Study

    59 individual properties, plus a group listing of eight properties are now proposed for inclusion in the Heritage Overlay with the adoption of Bayside’s Post-War Modern Residential Heritage Study.

  • Exterior Beaumaris Reserve Pavilion

    Beaumaris Reserve and Donald MacDonald Pavilions ready for game time

    Beaumaris Reserve Sports Pavilion and Donald MacDonald Pavilion ready for game time

  • Outdoor dining parklet with blue umbrellas

    Outdoor dining here to stay

    You told us you wanted outdoor dining Parklets to stay and hospitality businesses across Bayside are now invited to register their interest and determine eligibility to apply for a seasonal or permanent Parklet installation.

  • A turtle under the sea

    Rare snorkelling find

    Banksia Bulletin contributor, Michael Anderson, reflects on his recent snorkelling trip at the boundary of Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary when he spotted a magnificent turtle before it slowly started to swim away.

  • Six adults and one baby smiling. They have Band-Aids on their arms and have recently received their vaccinations. The background is pink.

    COVID-19 testing

    Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are the easiest way to test for COVID-19.

  • Open House Melbourne 2022 - featuring photos of Bayside Gallery, Billilla, Bayside Council Chambers and Brighton Town Hall.

    See some of Bayside’s architectural gems as part of Open House Melbourne

    Join us on Open House Melbourne weekend (Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 July 2022) and see some of the architectural gems Bayside has to offer.

  • Two townhouses with wood paneling and a clear blue sky behind

    Push for environmentally sustainable design development

    We’re creating a more environmentally sustainable Bayside and helping to deliver our Climate Emergency response through strong new planning policy.

  • Mayor with winners from Ellen Jose Art Award for young women

    Winners for Ellen José art award for young women announced

    At the award announcement on Saturday 2 July, it was declared that two artists would jointly share the inaugural Ellen José Art Award for young women.

  • Illustration of under water with fish and coral

    Plastic Free July: How plastic is made and why is it a problem?

    Plastics have become a common and accepted part of our lives. The material is widely used as the basis for food and drinks packaging as well as kitchen appliances, mobile phones, laptops, clothing, children's toys, and even our toothbrushes. You can find it pretty much everywhere you look and in places you wouldn't even consider.

  • Image of chain of ponds

    Help us plan the future for Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve

    We are looking for people who can share their thoughts and insights to ensure Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve (EPNR) is operated in a way that achieves its goals and aspirations.