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  • Wetlands.

    Going up the chain to create new wetlands for Bayside

    Works progress to transform the former site of the Elsternwick golf course into a nature reserve of regional significance - with the new water bodies starting to take shape in the form of the chain of ponds.

  • Mid-century heritage home in Bayside.

    Heritage protection for mid-century marvels

    Interim heritage protection has been granted to 19 mid-century modern properties in Beaumaris and Black Rock identified as places of local significance during Council’s voluntary nomination process.

  • Two women sitting at a white table holding cups of tea. On the table there is a sign that says Chatty Cafe.

    Good old fashioned chat

    Businesses across Bayside are signing up to become a Chatty Café to re-establish social connections and tackle loneliness that has grown during COVID -19.

  • Climate active green logo with white writing that reads "Climate Active- Carbon Neutral Organisation".

    Bayside City Council certified carbon neutral

    Bayside City Council has received certification for being carbon neutral for Council’s 2019–20 operations against the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard.

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    Laurence Evans OAM elected Mayor of Bayside

    Councillor Laurence Evans OAM was elected Mayor of the City of Bayside at the 19 November 2020 Annual Meeting of Council for the 2020–21 Council year.

  • Suburban Rail Loop train arriving at Cheltenham

    Suburban Rail Loop to start in Cheltenham

    Bayside welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of funding for the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop and confirmation that the new railway line will begin in Cheltenham, under Sir William Fry Reserve on Nepean Hwy.

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    Summer dog restrictions on beaches

    From 1 November, summer restrictions for dogs on beaches are in place in Bayside.

  • Indigenous trail map.

    Indigenous Coastal Trail

    With NAIDOC Week kicking off on 8 November and the weather starting to warm up, now is the perfect time to extend your learning of Bayside’s rich Indigenous history by going on our Indigenous Coastal Trail.

  • Rediscover the things you love about Bayside.

    Rediscover Bayside

    The Christmas & New Year break is a great opportunity to rediscover many of the things you love about Bayside.

  • Outdoor dining boost.

    Al fresco dining boost

    We’re gearing up for an outdoor shopping and dining expansion in Bayside in line with COVID-19 restrictions. We are committed to creating new COVIDSafe spaces where our community can come together while supporting local businesses through the pandemic recovery.

  • One side of the Cheltenham Station building being lifted away in early 2020.

    New life for historic Cheltenham Station building

    A historic Cheltenham Station building could have a new home in Cheltenham Park with Council giving preliminary support to a proposal from the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) to deliver a new multi-purpose facility for the Bayside community.

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    Masks available for Bayside residents

    We have free reusable and/or single use masks available to members of our community who may have difficulty obtaining them due to financial, transport, frailty, disability or other issues.