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Let’s look at the four latest fossils found in Bayside and their clues to what Bayside looked like up to five million years ago.

From June 2020, a smoking ban will apply to the sand areas of all Bayside beaches, including Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and surrounds, and the Brighton Dunes, following the installation of no-smoking signs. Once the ban is applied anyone smoking on a Bayside beach could face a $200 Infringement Notice penalty or a fine of up $1,000, if prosecuted in Court.

Mother’s Day is this weekend and even though a fancy dinner out or adventure may not be possible, there are still ways to show that you care. Whether you are sending your love from afar or spending another day together, here are just a few ideas on how to show your love and appreciation while staying at home in Bayside.

Bayside City Council's lovely maternal and child health nurses have been unable to host their regular face-to-face consultations and workshops due to COVID-19. In order to continue to support the community, we have filmed Val and Rose sharing their expertise in order to educate and guide new parents and carers who are introducing solid food to their babies.

Practising your social distancing from the comfort of your own home? Here is a list of suggested things to do in Bayside when you get tired of Netflix.

In a win for the sports community of Bayside, the renewed pavilion at William Street Reserve in Brighton was officially opened on 19 February 2020 and is ready to service sporting participants from across the region.

The new sports pavilion at Elsternwick Park Oval 2 was officially opened on 5 December 2019.

From 1 December, private pools and spas in Bayside must be registered with Council and comply with new Victorian safety barrier regulations.

The Cheltenham Park Pavilion was built at a cost of $2.4 million and took under 12 months to build.

Council is aware of reports of foxes in Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve. Council’s contractor, CityWide, visited the reserve last week and found no evidence of dens or savaged wildlife. This does not mean that foxes are not running through the reserve at night in search of food.

The Mayor, Cr Michael Heffernan unveiled a plaque and officially opened the renewed Castlefield Reserve Pavilion in Ludstone Street, Hampton on Saturday 16 February.

Council has not used "Roundup", or products that contain glyphosate in or near playgrounds or kindergartens since 2016. All weeds in these areas are treated using steam.