Latest news
A warm, safe Cardinia Shire for all seniors
Cardinia Shire Council and community came together to raise elder abuse awareness through the Warm Safe Home project in the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, celebrated annually on 15 June.
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Better local roads in Heath Hill
Upgrade works are now underway on Mount Lyall Road in Heath Hill.
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A Fair Access Policy to support inclusive sport
Cardinia Shire Council has developed a Fair Access Policy to support women and girls in sport.
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Jim Parkes Reserve to be upgraded
Cardinia Shire Council has turned the first sod to mark the revitalisation of the Jim Parkes Reserve in Beaconsfield.
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Cardinia Shire Council adopts 2024-25 Budget
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its 2024–25 Budget and Capital Works Program.
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Council endorses design for Pakenham Revitalisation project
Cardinia Shire Council endorsed the detailed design for stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation Project at the June 2024 Council Meeting, following extensive community consultation.
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Gathering ideas to help shape the future of Upper Beaconsfield Reserve
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback to help shape a masterplan for the Upper Beaconsfield Reserve.
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Cardinia Youth Hub update
Cardinia Shire Council is considering 5 options for the future of the Youth Hub project in Pakenham.
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Join the celebration at Fusion Festival 2024!
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to Fusion Festival 2024 – a World Refugee Week celebration!
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Works start on Koo Wee Rup Bowling Club and Community Pavilion
Cardinia Shire Council is breaking ground on the exciting Koo Wee Rup Bowling Club and Community Pavilion project.
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Would you like to ‘Meet the Mayor’?
Residents can now Meet the Mayor at locations across Cardinia Shire, and take the opportunity to share matters that mean the most to them.
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Vote now: Official name for Thewlis Child and Family Centre
Voting has opened today for the official name of Thewlis Child and Family Centre (interim name), currently under construction in Pakenham.
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Toy Library membership giveaway!
Community members have the chance to win a FREE 3-month membership to either Pakenham & District Toy Library or Puffing Billy Toy Library.
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Cardinia Shire pet registration door knock campaign kicking off soon
Door knock ambassadors will soon be visiting properties in Cardinia Shire on behalf of Council to help residents with pet registrations.
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2024 Stan Henwood Award winner announced
Cardinia Shire Council announced this year's 2024 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception at Cardinia Cultural Centre last Thursday night.
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Cardinia Youth Hub update
Cardinia Shire Council is considering the future of the Youth Hub project in Pakenham.
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Community invited to National Reconciliation Week events
Community members are invited to free events across Cardinia Shire to commemorate National Reconciliation Week 2024.
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Storm clean-up continues
The kerbside storm debris removal program for storm-affected communities in Cardinia Shire is continuing, despite Emergency Recovery Victoria’s on-the-ground support of the program coming to an end.
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Ageing Well Expo 2024 a resounding success!
Cardinia Shire’s Ageing Well Expo, held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham last Wednesday, was a resounding success.
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Have your say on the new name for Officer District Park
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting the community to have their say on a new name for Officer District Park.
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Media statement regarding child’s death in Officer on Sunday 12 May 2024
Victoria Police has confirmed that sadly, a four-year-old boy from Swan Hill died yesterday (12 May) in Officer after being located unresponsive in a wetland area near Lagoon Row at about 5pm.
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Information sessions for residents interested in becoming a councillor
Residents who want to make a difference in and represent their local community are invited to consider running as a candidate in the Cardinia Shire Council election, to be held in October 2024.
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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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Council invites industry experts to apply for business coaches program
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from business professionals and industry experts interested in participating in the Cardinia Business Coaches Program 2024-25.
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Council welcomes funding for essential projects and bus services in Pakenham and Officer
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed $21.5 million in funding from the Victorian Government to support the delivery of essential infrastructure and road projects in Cardinia Shire’s growth corridor.
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Heritage Grant applications now open
Applications for the Cardinia Shire Heritage Grants are now open to residents until Friday 7 June.
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Transition of neighbourhood house service provider for Emerald
Cardinia Shire Council is working with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to transition to a new neighbourhood house service in Emerald.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s commitment to kindergartens
Cardinia Shire Council remains committed to working with key partners to ensure Cardinia Shire families have access to quality early years education.
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Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase
Cardinia Shire Council will host the Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase in partnership with Local Jobs - South Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula, Star News Group and Chisholm Skills and Jobs Centre.
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New support service for local dads
Cardinia Shire Council is now offering free support groups for local dads.