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

28 November 2025

World AIDS Day – Monday 1 December

World AIDS Day – Monday 1 December

This year’s World AIDS Day theme is ‘No one left behind’ - which promotes awareness, equity of care, and supportive environments for all.    

28 November 2025

Cat Curfew

Woman patting ginger cat

Owning a pet brings joy, but it also comes with responsibility. In late 2026, it will be a requirement that cats must remain on their owner’s property between 7pm and 6am.   

27 November 2025

New Respectful Interactions Policy

Glen Eira Town Hall

We’re committed to making every interaction with Glen Eira City Council safe, respectful and inclusive for our community and staff.

26 November 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 25 November 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 25 November 2025 and considered 13 reports. We explain some of the highlights from the meeting below.  

19 November 2025

New leadership team elected for 2026 Council term

Town Hall and Australian Flag

Councillor Simone Zmood, has been re-elected Mayor of Glen Eira for 2025-2026, continuing to represent Orrong Ward. Cr Zmood will be joined by Deputy Mayor Li Zhang, who represents Wattle Grove Ward. This is Cr Zmood’s second term as Mayor and Cr Zhangs second time serving as Deputy Mayor. 

12 November 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Respect is knowing that you can help prevent violence against women

We are proud to join councils across Victoria in supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign — a global initiative that runs annually from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day). 

10 November 2025

Night-time cat curfew to help protect our wildlife and pets

Elster Creek

Following strong community support, Council adopted a night-time cat curfew at its meeting on Wednesday 5 November.

10 November 2025

Our PO Box has changed

Red PO box on side walk

Council’s new PO Box is: PO Box 2421, Caulfield Junction, VIC 3161.

07 November 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 5 November 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 5 November 2025 and considered 11 reports. We explain some of the highlights from the meeting below.  

07 November 2025

Draft Elster Creek Litter Action Plan

Elster Creek

We’re inviting community feedback on the draft Elster Creek Litter Action Plan — a collaborative roadmap to reduce litter and protect our local environment.  

06 November 2025

Special Council Meeting — Tuesday 18 November

In accordance with rule 17 of the Glen Eira City Council Governance Rules, a Special Council meeting of Glen Eira City Council will be held at 5.00pm on Tuesday 18 November 2025. 

31 October 2025

Council responds to Victorian Government’s Activity Centres Program — Stage One Phase Two

Glen Eira Birds Eye View

Council has lodged its submission in response to the Victorian Government’s Activity Centres Program — Stage One Phase Two: Sharing Our Draft Maps. The draft maps released by the Victorian Government identifies the core and residential catchment area boundaries and associated building heights for the activity centres of Carnegie, Murrumbeena and Hughesdale. However, limited information has been provided to explain how future development in these centres will be managed.