Latest news

Stay informed with the latest news and important announcements from within Glen Eira City Council and around the municipality.

For all media enquiries, email us at media@gleneira.vic.gov.au

12 September 2025

Statement from Glen Eira Mayor Cr Simone Zmood on Victorian Government’s inadequate consultation on major housing changes

View of Carnegie looking back towards Melbourne

Glen Eira City Council is calling on the Victorian Government to extend its consultation period on proposed housing changes around key activity centres, including Carnegie, Murrumbeena and Hughesdale. 

11 September 2025

R U OK? Day 2025

A conversation can change a life. This year’s R U OK? Day theme “Ask R U OK? Any Day” encourages us to check in, not just on R U OK? Day, but every day with the people around us. 

04 September 2025

Help shape Glen Eira’s next Domestic Animal Management Plan

Dog and cat sitting in a lounge room

We’re developing a new Domestic Animal Management Plan (the Plan) for 2026–2029 — and we want to hear from you.

03 September 2025

Council meeting snapshot for for 2 September 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 2 September 2025 and considered eight reports. We explain some of the highlights from the meeting below.

01 September 2025

Share your idea to brighten up your neighbourhood

Cheerful mural in Elsternwick’s Lois Lane, created by artist Sasha Heath

Do you have a small idea that could make a big difference in your local area? Our Community Place Project 2025–2026 is now open — and we’d love to hear from you!

01 September 2025

Upcoming Melbourne Water consultation on updated flood maps

Updated flood information for Glen Eira coming soon.

Melbourne Water is updating its flood maps to better reflect the risk of flooding across parts of Melbourne, including areas in Glen Eira.

21 August 2025

Join an Advisory Committee

Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to help us bring our plans to life? Join an Advisory Committee and guide the work that we do over the next four years.  

19 August 2025

Statement from Mayor Simone Zmood on disturbing incident in Bentleigh

Mayor Simone Zmood

I was deeply disturbed to hear about the recent antisemitic incident at a hair salon in Bentleigh. There is absolutely no place for hatred, racism or discrimination of any kind in our community.

19 August 2025

Free Come and Try sporting sessions

Two children playing tennis

A range of sports are on offer for children to come and try for free.

14 August 2025

Customer Satisfaction Survey underway

Between Thursday 14 August and Sunday 14 September, you may receive a phone call inviting you to participate in a customer satisfaction survey.

14 August 2025

Last chance to shape our four-year plans

After talking to thousands of community members over the last few months, we’ve finished developing the strategic plans that will guide our focus over the next four years. Now we need your help to make sure we’re on the right track. 

13 August 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 12 August 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 12 August 2025 and considered 6 reports. We explain some of the highlights from the meeting below.