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Presenting plans for the Highett Grassy Woodland, see details
Photograph of YellowBox gum at Highett Grassy Woodland
Funding the Hampton Hub, see details
Green Willis Street sign with large white writing in the foreground of Hampton Community Centre
Growing our local and visitor economy, see details
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  • View of Head Street and Elwood foreshore from Port Phillip Bay

    Elwood Main Drain Duplication project pop-up events

    Melbourne Water is reducing flooding impacts for our Elwood and Brighton communities by increasing the capacity of the stormwater drainage network. Starting in 2025, Melbourne Water will be building a new drain next to the existing Elwood Main Drain from Elsternwick Park to Port Phillip Bay. Come along to community pop ups in February and March to hear more about the project.

  • Sand and blue coloured Aboriginal art.

    Would you like to be part of our Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee?

    We are seeking expressions of interest from community members interested in joining the Advisory Committee for our Reconciliation Action Plan.

  • Donald MacDonald Reserve playground

    New year renovation for Don Mac playground

    The Donald MacDonald Playground will be fully upgraded from February 2024, as part of our plan to improve every Bayside playground.

  • Ricketts Point at sunset

    Australia Day in Bayside

    Bayside City Council will mark Australia Day with our annual flag raising and citizenship ceremony.

  • Two Children crossing the road with crossing supervisor

    School's back next week - slow down and park safely

    As thousands of children return to classrooms across Bayside, we're reminding drivers to take extra care and slow down to the school zone speed limit.

  • Graphical illustration show that taking a photo and reporting a problem directly to council results in quickest resolution.

    The quickest way to get dumped rubbish removed

    Report illegally dumped rubbish directly via the Bayside City Council website to get it cleared up quicker.

  • Grey haired flying fox

    Protect our flying foxes

    Installing fruit tree netting can lead to severe animal welfare issues including the maiming and killing of our native Grey-haired flying fox.

  • Installation view of galley

    Call for entries - Bayside Painting Prize

    We are pleased to announce the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize has been relaunched as the Bayside Painting Prize with an increase in prize money.

  • Illustration of aerial view of Brighton Bathing Boxes and a house with solar panels.

    Reduce your power bills and support the environment with Solar Savers

    To help you make the switch to renewables and protect you against rising energy costs we’re participating in the Solar Savers program, a local government initiative that makes installing an affordable and quality solar system easy

  • The circular economy symbol on a bird's eye view of a forest

    The circular economy in Bayside

    The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, where existing resources and products are shared, reused, repaired, refurbished, and recycled for as long as possible. The circular economy is built on three principles:

  • People playing lawn bowls

    Solar powering business and homeowners

    Join the solar revolution and reap the benefits for your family, business and wider community.

  • COVID-19 RAT test

    Distribution of Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) is coming to an end

    The state government has notified Victorian councils that the free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) distribution program will cease once existing Council held supplies are exhausted.