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  • Graphic showing the current Moorabbin (Hampton East) Activity Centre boundary in pink with 800m marker showing possible expansion

    Moorabbin (Hampton East) marked for growth

    Now’s the time to have your say on the Victorian Government’s Activity Centre Program. The program will review existing planning policy for 10 activity centres in Melbourne to encourage the development of 60,000 new homes. Moorabbin (Hampton East) Activity Centre is one of these activity centres.

  • Five people smiling at the camera in front of plants and wheelbarrow

    Time to visit the nursery

    Nursery volunteers along with Council and Citywide staff have been busy preparing for the 2024 retail season, which will be marked by a community Gala Day on Saturday 6 April.

  • A colourful graphic with images of household appliances

    The Library of Things

    Have you ever needed some equipment for a one-off home project or wanted to try an item before you buy it? Discover the new and exciting collection of home appliances, electronics, and tools exclusively at Beaumaris Library with your library card.

  • Young girls playing Aussie Rules.

    Winter sport returns

    With the summer sports season complete, winter sports such as football and soccer are filling up grounds across Bayside.

  • A man standing in front of a large spreading tree and cubby house

    Protect your significant tree for future generations

    Bayside is renowned and loved for its leafy outlook, tree lined streets and lush private gardens. To preserve this character and to acknowledge the value of individual or rows of trees, residents can nominate a special example to be assessed for potential inclusion on our Significant Tree Register.

  • Person performing smoking ceremony

    Brighton Soccer Club celebrate 100th anniversary

    Congratulations to Brighton Soccer Club on celebrating their 100th anniversary at Dendy Park last weekend.

  • Hands with nail varnish holding cans and bottles for recycling.

    Bayside businesses are turning trash into treasure with the Container Deposit Scheme

    Build an income stream for your small business and see the benefits of becoming an Over the Counter (OTC) refund point with Return-It.

  • Members of Bayside's Disability and Inclusion Action Committee

    Disabled parking improvements

    We are improving disabled parking across Bayside to make it safer and more accessible for the community.

  • The Marine Mammal Foundation on the beach.

    Annual Community Grant applications are now open - apply now

    We invite local not-for-profit groups that contribute to making Bayside a better place to live to apply for a community grant.

  • Dog on beach with beach huts

    Back on the beach - winter dog restrictions from 1 April

    Winter dog restrictions are in effect from 1 April until 31 October, with greater off-leash access for our four-legged friends on beach and foreshore areas.

  • A superb fairy wren on a small branch

    Water for Wildlife

    Thirsty wildlife around Bayside now has additional opportunities for a refreshing drink at one of our two new Water for Wildlife devices.

  • An ecological burn taking place on a scenic landscape under a blue sky

    Scheduled ecological burn at Cheltenham Park

    We are conducting a scheduled ecological controlled burn on Thursday 21, subject to weather conditions.