Bayswater Brief autumn 2026
Read the autumn 2026 edition of the Bayswater Brief.
Message from the Mayor
At the heart of what makes our City so special is the people who strive to make our suburbs supportive and welcoming places to live. Earlier this year, I was delighted to present the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards and the City's own Outstanding Women in Leadership Award to locals for their contributions to our community. Read more on the opposite page.
Art enthusiasts and creatives will be pleased to read the City’s Community Art Awards is not only back in 2026, but fast approaching, with this year’s exhibition taking place in July. These beloved awards are a highlight of the City’s events calendar and provide artists with the opportunity to win up to $7,500 and sell their work. Turn to page 5 to find out how to enter.
Young people play a vital role in our community and the City is committed to supporting this next generation to develop the skills they need to thrive. Anyone between the ages of 12 and 25 is invited to join us in celebrating Youth Week 2026 by coming along to a skateboard clinic amongst other exciting activities across the City. Find out more on page 5.
Did you know the City offers exercise equipment across 18 parks and reserves? Whether you’re looking to stretch, build your strength or find new ways to move your body, an exercise equipment
park is only a short walk away. Turn to pages 6 and 7 to find the nearest spot to get your heart pumping outdoors.
Mayor Filomena Piffaretti
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