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  • View of Head Street and Elwood foreshore from Port Phillip Bay

    Elwood Main Drain Duplication Project update

    Bayside City Council is working with Melbourne Water and the City of Port Phillip on the Elwood Main Drain Duplication project aimed at reducing flood risk in the Brighton and Elwood areas.

  • Big Summer read 2024

    Big Summer Read competition heats up

    Join. Borrow. Read. Win! The BIG Summer Read has officially commenced, and registrations are now open!

  • Jesse the friendly librarian

    Meet our friendly librarian Jesse

    Next up in the staff spotlight series is Jesse, our Library Customer Service Officer. We speak with Jesse about her top reading recommendations and what she loves most about her role. 

  • A huge Christmas tree being built by two people on cherry pickers with sticks.

    Behind the scenes: Church Street Christmas tree installation

    If you've been admiring the 55 stunning Christmas trees that have been popping up in Bayside this festive season and wondering how a 5.5 metre tree decorated with sparkly lights and baubles got there, wonder no more.

  • Beaumaris Community Centre

    Amendment C192 – Post War Modern Residential Heritage Panel Information

    Planning Panel Hearing Details

  • An art installation in Bayside Gallery of black shapes on a white wall.

    Pre-loved inspiration behind local artist’s fascinating work

    Visit Bayside Local exhibition at Bayside Gallery and see stunning works from local artists like 'Waiting for the summer rain', by Carmel Wallace.

  • Food trucks in the sunshine at carols event.

    Food, glorious food - who's cooking at carols

    This year’s Christmas Carols in the Park will have a variety of food and drink trucks serving plenty of delicious and nutritious options.

  • Bayside City Council Chambers

    Statement on media reporting regarding dog fine

    Bayside City Council issued an infringement notice to a dog owner after receiving multiple complaints about a dog not being securely confined to the owner’s premises.

  • Lightbox installation view at Billilla of rosellas

    Kent Morris illuminates Billilla lightboxes

    Take a stroll through Billilla Gardens where you'll see three lightboxes displaying works by artist Kent Morris.

  • Community nursery volunteers look at plants

    Recognising our invaluable volunteers

    Today is International Volunteer Day (5 December) which recognises the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world.

  • A dog in the dark looking scared with sad eyes.

    Managing dogs during fireworks

    With the festive season upon us, fireworks are a thrilling finale to many end of year celebrations (including our Christmas Carols in the Park on 12 December) – but not so much for the furry members of our community.

  • Brighton library exterior front entrance

    Brighton library extended opening hours trial wraps up before Christmas

    The Brighton Library extended hours pilot will end on Friday 22 December 2023 after three months trialling a 9am start.