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

11 June 2026

Sharing local impacts and recommendations to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

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10 June 2026

Council meeting snapshot for 9 June 2026

Council Meeting

At our Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 9 June, Councillors considered key topics focused on community safety, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.

10 June 2026

Warrawee Community Update

Modern single-storey residential care facility with red brick and light-rendered buildings, a covered entrance, landscaped garden beds and small trees along a suburban street under a blue sky.

Glen Eira City Council has decided to explore transferring Warrawee Community to a registered aged care provider.

09 June 2026

Antisemitism Strategy

Illustration of a diverse community walking outdoors with trees and a tram, with text reading “Join the conversation to build safety, respect and belonging for all.”

Everyone should feel safe, respected and included in Glen Eira. However, recent data shows that antisemitism continues to have a significant impact on members of our community.

09 June 2026

2026 Community Satisfaction Survey results

The latest Community Satisfaction Survey results provide insight into how residents feel about life in Glen Eira and the services we provide.

04 June 2026

Storytelling Festival 2026

Each year, the Festival brings our community together with a series of events and programs for all ages and interests.

21 May 2026

Caulfield Park memorial plaques

We’re working with local suppliers and original designers to carefully recreate three memorial plaques in Caulfield Park that were removed in an act of vandalism in April 2026.

20 May 2026

Celebrating Glen Eira’s Five Star Safe Food winners

Some of Glen Eira’s food businesses have been recognised for going above and beyond to keep our community safe. 

20 May 2026

Council meeting snapshot for 19 May 2026

Council Meeting April 28

At our Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 May, Councillors considered Glen Eira’s heritage planning.

18 May 2026

Essential Services Commission approves a one-year rate cap increase for Glen Eira

Aerial view of Glen Eira, looking over houses and the train line.

The Essential Services Commission has approved Glen Eira’s application to increase the rate cap for 2026–27. This will see rates increase for 2026–27 by five per cent for Glen Eira residents.

15 May 2026

Exploring Parking Together update

Busy streetscape in Carnegie activity centre with cars, a tram and local shopfronts along a vibrant shopping strip.

We’re making it easier to find and manage parking in Carnegie, Bentleigh and Elsternwick with the introduction of smart parking technology.

04 May 2026

We welcome the Royal Commission Interim Report on antisemitism and social cohesion

We welcome the release of the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion and will carefully consider its findings and what they mean for our community.