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  • Group of school children in blue uniform in Gallipoli Memorial arden

    Reflections on war

    Young students from Sandringham Primary School gathered in Hampton RSL's Gallipoli Memorial Garden and listened intently to the stories of local diggers.

  • Brightly coloured eggs on the steps of Brighton Town Hall Gardens

    We've got Easter all sewn up

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  • Bayside City Council chambers building in Brighton.

    Easter opening hours

    The customer service counter at the Bayside Corporate Centre in Sandringham, libraries and the Bayside Gallery will closed over the Easter long weekend and ANZAC Day.

  • Poisonous mushrooms are currently growing in Victoria

    Poisonous mushrooms growing in Victoria

    Poisonous mushrooms including Death Cap mushrooms and Yellow-staining mushrooms are currently growing around Victoria. 

  • Dogs and cats sitting a row

    Last days to have your say on our pets plan

    Consultation on Bayside's next Domestic Animal Management Plan closes Sunday 18 April.

  • Example of a mid-century modern building in Bayside

    Heritage Study hearings

    Council has established a Delegated Committee consisting of all Councillors to hear from property owners with homes identified in the draft heritage study and other interested community members and groups over two nights on 15 and 16 June 2022.

  • Image of artwork used for the Reconciliation Action Plan

    Help shape the next steps for Bayside’s plan towards reconciliation

    Have your say on the next phase of developing Bayside's draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

  • The Chain of Ponds at Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve

    Advocating for Bayside

    Funding for Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve, a warm water pool, erosion at Dendy Street Beach, greater action on emissions reduction and more support for aged care are some of our advocacy as the 21 May federal election looms.

  • Image of Wilson Street Reserve sporting pavilion

    Sustainable Building and Infrastructure Policy adopted

    Council recently adopted a revised Sustainable Building and Infrastructure Policy at its March 2022 Meeting.

  • Residents using the Thomas Street senior's exercise park

    Championing healthy ageing

    A group of local senior community members are spreading the joy of movement.

  • Bayside City Council chambers building in Brighton.

    Vaccination requirements for visitors

    We’re moving to a COVID normal status in Council facilities and programs while continuing to follow Victorian Government COVID Safe guidelines.

  • Bayside Mayor Alex del Porto and South East Water's Managing Director, Lara Olsen visit the Black Rock choose tap

    ‘Choose Tap’ water on the Bay Trail

    South East Water and Bayside City Council have again teamed up to make it easier for residents and visitors to choose tap water over bottled, with two new water bottle refill stations installed along the Bay Trail.