Bayside Council is getting ready to celebrate its first ever Diwali with a vibrant night festival featuring dazzling light displays, authentic cuisine and cultural performances showcasing the richness

Opening hours for some of Bayside’s venues are changing over Christmas and New Years.

Chelsea Holland was named Bayside Citizen of the Year 2026 in recognition of her ongoing involvement with The Regals Musical Society.

Nominations for the 2026 Bayside Citizen of the Year Awards are now open, giving residents an opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution local ‘heroes’ have made to the Bays