The winning photographs from the 2025 Bayside Photography Competition — spanning seven categories— are now on display at Sydney Airport’s T1 International terminal.

These images show the creativity and stories of our local community with travellers from around the world.

Curated by Bayside Council, the competition highlights the beauty, diversity and everyday life of Southern Sydney through the lens of local photographers. Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall said:

"I am always amazed by the talent of our community, and I hope you are able to see these stunning photos when they go on public exhibition.”

The photography competition encourages local photographers to capture images that celebrate the uniqueness of Bayside, including natural and built environments, flora and fauna and people at work and play. 

2025 Bayside Photography Competition – Winning Images on Display

Category Winner: Open

BrightonLeSands in the Dream — John Z Zhang

Category Winner: Natural Environment

The Conversation — Radivoie Miletich

Category Winner: Waterways

Framed — Michelle Sparkes

Category Winner: Transport

Shapes of Transport — Jared Underwood

Category Winner: Active

Not Today — Ryan Pedraza

Category Winner: Your Neighbourhood

Festive — Edward Adhikari

Category Winner: Junior

Peeking Through — Liam Veljanovski

These photographs invite visitors to experience Bayside through the eyes of its community — celebrating creativity, place and connection at one of Australia’s most important gateways