News

Bayside Council has reaffirmed its ongoing relationship with Georges Riverkeeper and the Cooks River Alliance as it works to develop a coastal management program to remain eligible for Government funding.

Neighbour Day is Australia’s yearly celebration of community, encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood and the theme this year 'Create Belonging' is all about building communities.

Bayside Council is examining ways to introduce a garden wildlife program that will encourage residents to support and protect the urban biodiversity in the area.

“Our beautiful bushland areas are home to a variety of native plants and animals,” Mayor Dr Christina Curry said.

Bayside Council is looking to expand its existing services for seniors to include a volunteer home gardening program that will help older residents stay active in their home gardens.

Bayside Council is hoping to expand its arts and cultural offering to include an annual Artist in Residence Program that would highlight the arts and culture of its multicultural community and First Nations people.

Bayside Council Landscaping teams have taken up the challenge to beautify 6 locations across Bayside. 

Each team will be tasked to plant out a garden area designed similar to the Bayside Boat Logo at each site.

The new multimillion-dollar playground in Sir Joseph Banks Park, Botany, designed with input from local children, was opened to the local community on Saturday 18 March.

My theme for this newsletter is around the importance of being active in all aspects of our lives.  This includes participating in all that Bayside has to offer as well as making sure that exercise and wellbeing activities are all part of our daily life. 

Earth Hour is an annual event that encourages everyone to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour as a symbol of commitment to the planet.

Bayside Council will celebrate Harmony Day by paying tribute to the many cultures that make up its diverse community.