Latest news
Christmas in Cardinia 2024
Join us in Cardinia Shire for a Community Christmas Celebration!
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Council launches tailored coaching program to support Cardinia businesses
Cardinia Shire Council’s brand new Business Coaching Program provides one on one coaching and free advice from seven industry experts to support local businesses on their growth journey.
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Council invites expressions of interest for local business exhibitors
We’re putting a call out for Cardinia businesses to register their interest to exhibit at the upcoming Jobs and Skills Showcase.
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Supporting those in need this Christmas
Christmas can be a wonderful time filled with family, friends, and festive cheer, but for many people, Christmas can be one of the most challenging and stressful times of the year.
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Inviting nominations for local heroes to be commemorated in future place naming in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire locals are encouraged to call upon extraordinary individuals who have left a notable legacy within the community and nominate them in the Victorian Government’s Name a Place Campaign.
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16 Days of Activism 2024: Events and initiatives in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire community members are invited to attend a special event for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2024.
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Cardinia Shire’s new council declared
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to welcome our newly elected Councillors for the next council term 2024-2028.
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Applications open: Cardinia Multicultural Advisory Group
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking membership applications for its Multicultural Advisory Group.
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Get up and get active during This Girl Can Week
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to support This Girl Can Week 2024, a week-long celebration to empower women and girls to get moving, have fun, and inspire each other through physical activity.
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Join the Mt Shamrock Quarry Environment Review Committee
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic local residents to join the Mt Shamrock Environment Review Committee for the Holcim Mt Shamrock Quarry in Pakenham.
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Calling all young voices: participate in Cardinia Shire’s youth survey to help shape the future
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to launch the 2024 youth survey and invites all young people aged 12-24 who live, work, study, or play in Cardinia Shire to participate.
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Spring clean with our Textiles Drop-off event
Residents can drop off their ‘end of life’ textiles including clothing, bed linen, tablecloths and scrap fabric for free at the upcoming Textiles Drop-off event!
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Get ready for a fantastic summer at Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools
Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools are set to reopen in November, welcoming community members to cool off and have some fun in the sun.
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Get Summer ready with Council’s FREE green waste drop-off events!
Residents are encouraged to drop off their green waste for free at the upcoming Green-waste drop off events in Pakenham and Lysterfield.
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Cardinia Shire Seniors Festival is back in October 2024!
Seniors in Cardinia Shire can stay active, explore new activities, and make new friends at the upcoming Seniors Festival.
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Nominations now open for Cardinia Shire’s 2025 Australia Day Awards
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Australia Day Awards.
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Expressions of interest open for 2025-26 Community Capital Works Partnership Grants
Cardinia Shire Council has opened expressions of interest for Category 2 (Partnership Grants) as part of the 2025-26 Community Capital Works Grants Program.
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Get expert advice on managing your bills
Southeast Community Links (SECL), with support from Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a Bring Your Bills Day event designed to provide valuable assistance and advice on managing household bills.
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Free green waste drop-off for storm impacted residents
To support residents impacted by the recent storms, Cardinia Shire Council is providing an additional free green waste drop-off event in Lysterfield.
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Pakenham Revitalisation tender postponed
Cardinia Shire Council has made the strategic decision to not proceed with the current tender for Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project.
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Drop-in centres open for storm-affected residents
Drop-in centres are now open at Cockatoo Community Complex and Gembrook Community Centre to support storm-affected residents.
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Get excited for the Clothing Swap event!
Community members can refresh their wardrobes for FREE at the upcoming Clothing Swap event.
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Connecting fathers and creating stronger communities
Cardinia Shire Council, in partnership with Anglicare Victoria, have completed another successful Cardinia Dads support group.
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A new home for netball in Garfield
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce the opening of the new Garfield Netball Pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater to the growing needs of netball enthusiasts in Cardinia.
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Information session for Cardinia Shire Council election candidates
Individuals who may wish to stand as a candidate in the upcoming local government elections are invited to attend an information session hosted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) and Council.
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A new policy to support women and girls in sport
Cardinia Shire Council have adopted a new Fair Access Policy and Fair Access Action Plan to promote and support the participation of women and girls in sport and active recreation within Cardinia.
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Officer’s Toun-nun Child and Family Centre officially opened!
Toun-nun Child and Family Centre, located at 46 Fairweather Parade in Officer, was officially opened yesterday.
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New name for landmark park in Officer
After extensive community consultation, Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed ‘Torongo Park’ as the new name for the Officer District Park site at the August 2024 Council Meeting.
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Equestrian Strategy adopted
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its Equestrian Strategy 2024–2034 to guide equestrian activities in the shire into the future.
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Cardinia Youth Hub update
The Cardinia Youth Hub will be constructed in James Street, Pakenham, as originally planned.
