Bayside City Council, Victoria

The Grassy Woodlands at Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve occupy approximately 25% of the terrestrial environment and is located in the northern section of the reserve. Planted with variable, mixed grass species, the area aims to mimic a natural a grassy woodland (EVC 175), considered endangered in Victoria.

The area provides an important foraging, nesting, breeding and roosting habitat for a wide range of woodland birds, insects, butterflies, moths, and small reptiles. As part of the grassy woodland design, Eucalyptus trees create a canopy to help protect the understorey.

To provide additional shade, we’re planting 4 Eucalyptus radiata (commonly known as the Narrow-leaf Peppermint) in the grassy woodlands, and bespoke tree guards will help to protect the new trees as they establish.

[Image description: Foggy grassland landscape with long grasses, scattered trees in the distance, and a gravel path running along the right side.]

Spend local. Travel less. ⚡
Topping up your EV is easy with JOLT fast chargers, conveniently located near Bayside shopping strips.

Add 45–50km of range in just 20 minutes, with 7kWh of free charging every day - perfect for quick errands close to home.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, JOLT chargers are available at:
📍 Black Rock – 588 Balcombe Road (Car Park)
📍 Highett – 493 Highett Road (Highett Station)
📍 Beaumaris – 351 Balcombe Road (Seaview Shops)
📍 Cheltenham – 152 Weatherall Road (Weatherall Shops)
📍 Sandringham – coming soon

In addition to JOLT chargers, EVIE EV chargers are also available on Willansby Avenue, North Brighton - making it easy to charge while shopping in the Bay Street precinct.
Charge close to home and support Bayside businesses 🔌🌿

More on EV chargers in Bayside: https://brnw.ch/21x2XXQ

[Image description: Cartoon illustration of people shopping on a teal background with a location pin and dotted travel path, text reads: “Spend local. Travel less.”]

Another milestone this week at our latest community sports pavilion upgrade at Dendy Park (northern pavilion) with the stage 1 concrete pour completed.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21x2WUi

[Image description: Aerial view of a construction site with a newly poured concrete slab, surrounded by fencing, trees, and construction equipment.]

🌼Bayside Community Nursery Gala Day 🌼

Bayside Community Nursery is holding its second Gala Day this Saturday 30 May with extended opening hours from 9am to 1pm.
Our knowledgeable nursery volunteers and staff will be on hand to provide advice on indigenous plants to suited to local conditions, including a small range of aquatic plants for your pond or frog bog.

Visit the Gardens for Wildlife hub between 10am and 12pm for practical tips, resources, and inspiration on how to support local wildlife.

Enjoy a free sausage sizzle while you browse the extensive range of indigenous plants available for sale, including a select range of Specialty plants.

📍Where: Bayside Community Nursery, 315-317 Reserve Rd, Cheltenham.

Image credit: Woolly Waterlily (Philydrum lanuginosum) by Pauline Reynolds

[Image description: A yellow flower on a green stem, set against a lush green background of vegetation.]

Last week we delivered the inaugural Bayside Youth Summit at Beaumaris Secondary College, in partnership with Beaumaris Secondary College and facilitated by Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA).

Over 120 young people from Years 7–12 across six schools came together to build leadership skills, connect with others and share ideas for positive change💡

Young people played a key role throughout the day, leading conversations, working in teams and creating a space where everyone felt heard and empowered.

Bayside Mayor Cr Debbie Taylor-Haynes opened the summit, reinforcing Council’s commitment to valuing young people’s voices and working alongside them.

A big thank you to everyone who supported the summit, including Beaumaris Secondary College, YLAA, participating schools, young people, Peer Leaders and Bayside City Council staff 🙌

✨ Stay tuned for the ideas and more youth-led initiatives coming soon.

[Image description: Group of young people standing in a school gym, with Councillor Debbie Taylor-Haynes, Mayor of Bayside City Council.]

New Seal the Loop bins are here 🐟💙

Abandoned fishing tackle is one of the most harmful types of marine litter for seals.

Seals are regular visitors to the Bayside coastline, so reducing fishing gear left behind is especially important.

We’ve just installed a ’s Seal the Loop bin at Hampton Pier, making it easy for anglers to dispose of unwanted fishing line, hooks, sinkers and bait bags responsibly.

When fishing, you can also help by:

✔️ removing fishing line from the water if wildlife is nearby
✔️ cleaning fish away from the water’s edge
✔️ disposing of scraps in a rubbish bin
✔️ using a Seal the Loop bin for unwanted gear.

Let’s all do our bit 🦭♻️

[Image description: A small yellow bin installed on a timber pole, on the other side is a green wheelie bin. Text on the small yellow bin reads "Place old fishing line here".]

Ride smart. Ride legal. Ride safe 🚲🛴

We’re reminding all riders in our community to know the rules before heading out.

E-bike rules:
🕑 Maximum assisted speed: 25 km/h
✖️ Motor (with pedal assist) cannot provide power above 25 km/h
🪖 Helmets must be worn at all times
🛣️ People 13 years and older may not ride on the footpath, unless accompanying someone younger than 13.

Modified or petrol-powered bicycles are illegal.

Unsafe riding can lead to fines, injuries, and bikes being confiscated. Let’s keep everyone safe and respect our shared spaces.

[Image description: Person riding on an e-bike.].

E-scooters are a fun and convenient way to get around, but the rules are there to keep riders and the wider community safe. 🛴

If you’re riding an e-scooter, remember:
👤 Riders must be aged 16 years or over
🕑 Maximum speed is 20km/h
🪖Helmets must be worn at all times
✖️ E-scooters cannot be ridden on footpaths.

Unsafe riding puts riders, pedestrians and other road users at risk and may result in fines or enforcement action.

We’re asking all riders to be respectful, ride responsibly and help keep our shared spaces safe for everyone.

[Image description: A young person smiling and resting their arms on handlebars, they are wearing a helmet.]