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

14 April 2025

Election or political signs leading up to the 2025 federal election

Election signs

What to know about election or political signs leading up to the 2025 federal election.

11 April 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 8 April 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 8 April 2025 and considered eight reports. 

07 April 2025

Remember a local, name a place!

Victoria is growing, and the Victorian Government needs names for over 6,000 new places like roads, streets, suburbs and parks over the next three years.

31 March 2025

Better Streets, Better Places — Have Your Say!

We’ve hit the ground running with high-impact projects that make a real difference in our community. Everything we’re doing reflects what you’ve told us matters most — practical improvements, vibrant spaces, and a stronger, more connected Glen Eira.

31 March 2025

New green space coming to Carnegie

Council has purchased the land at 93 Mimosa Road, Carnegie to create a new local park, bringing more open space and greenery to the community.

21 March 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 18 March 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 18 March 2025 and considered five reports. 

13 March 2025

Recycling truck fire is an important reminder to keep electronics out of bins

On Monday 10 March, a Glen Eira recycling truck caught fire due to the incorrect disposal of a vacuum cleaner with a lithium-ion battery.

12 March 2025

Update on the Elsternwick Structure Plan — Amendment C256

Shops along Glenhuntly Road, Eslternwick

The Victorian Government has announced changes to activity centre planning, including Elsternwick. It will be the lead planning authority for new activity centre plans, taking over from some local councils.

11 March 2025

Service Centre closure 2pm on Thursday 20 March

Council’s Service Centre will be closing at 2pm on Thursday 20 March and reopen the next morning at 8am.

07 March 2025

Glen Eira secures $2.3 million federal grant to transform active transport network

Cr Arabella Daniel, Cr Kimberley Young, Cr Jane Karslake, Josh Burns MP, Cr Simone Zmood (Mayor), Cr Sam Parasol, Cr Luca Ragni (Deputy Mayor) and Cr Li Zhang

Glen Eira residents will be able to cycle and walk safer after Glen Eira City Council secured $2.3 million in funding through the Australian Government's Active Transport Fund (ATF).

07 March 2025

Federal candidates hear local priorities in key southeast Melbourne seats

Glen Eira Councillors Cr Simone Zmood (Mayor), Cr Luca Ragni (Deputy Mayor), Cr Li Zhang and Cr Sam Parasol on the Working Together for Glen Eira Breakfast panel

Glen Eira City Council — joined by community representatives — today called on all candidates to commit to vital funding and support for open spaces and safety initiatives.

28 February 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 25 February 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 25 February 2025 and considered 10 reports. We explain some of the highlights from the meeting below.