Latest news
Future Cardinia: share your feedback on Council’s strategic objectives
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to provide feedback on Council’s draft strategic objectives, which will guide the development of the new Council Plan 2025–29 and associated strategic documents
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Council endorses next steps for lighting program
Cardinia Shire Council will continue to pause the replacement of mercury vapour lights in Heritage Springs and Lakeside estates pending the potential future approval by AusNet of a retrofit LED globe.
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Have Your Say on the Lauriston Estate Park Playground upgrade
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking input from the community to help shape plans for upgrading the Lauriston Estate Park Playground in Koo Wee Rup.
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Don’t mess with Cardinia Shire!
The community is encouraged to report dumped rubbish on Council-owned land to Cardinia Shire Council. This includes Council parks and reserves, nature strips and local roads.
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Enhancing community sport facilities at Cora Lynn Reserve
The Cora Lynn Recreation Reserve Pavilion is set to undergo significant upgrades to improve facilities for local sporting clubs and the wider community.
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Discover the transformative power of AI at Cardinia Shire Council’s Business Breakfast
Early bird tickets for the 2025 Cardinia Shire Council Business Breakfast are now on sale.
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Sod turn marks the commencement of Garfield North Community Centre project
Construction works are set to begin shortly on the Garfield North Community Centre, following a sod turn event on Friday 14 March.
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Community celebrates grand opening of Koo Wee Rup’s new Bowls Club and Community Hub
Our Koo Wee Rup community were out in numbers to celebrate the completion of the newly developed Bowls and Community Hub last Thursday.
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Cardinia Shire Council awards major recreation facilities contract
Cardinia Shire Council awarded its major recreation facilities contract to Aligned Leisure at the Council meeting on Monday 17 March.
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Expressions of interest open for food trading permits at Officer District Park
Cardinia Shire Council is now accepting expressions of interest from mobile coffee, ice cream, and food businesses interested in operating at the new Officer District Park on Lansell Avenue.
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Gnarly tricks at the Pakenham Show
On Saturday, 15 March, the Pakenham Show became a vibrant hub of energy and excitement as BMX riders, skaters, and scooter enthusiasts gathered for a thrilling day of friendly competition.
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Get excited for the Children’s Clothing and Toy Swap!
Residents can refresh their children’s wardrobe and toys for FREE at the upcoming Children’s Clothing and Toy Swap event.
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Celebrating Parks Week in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is thrilled to announce the resounding success of Parks Week 2025.
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Job growth set to surge with Officer South Employment Precinct approved
The Officer South Employment Precinct Structure Plan has been approved.
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Bookings filling up for final FREE ‘Understanding My Aged Care and Care Finder’ session in May
Bookings are still open for Cardinia Shire Council’s final free session on My Aged Care and Care Finder services, happening on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
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Book now for May’s Dementia-Friendly Carer Gateway information session
The final two Dementia-Friendly and Carer Gateway sessions are coming up this May and bookings are open now for Carer Gateway-registered carers.
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Pakenham Golf Course closure
Cardinia Shire Council has made the difficult decision to close facilities at the Pakenham Golf Course, following news that Golf Services Management would no longer be managing the site from 1 April.
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New kindergarten to be built in Lang Lang
Cardinia Shire Council is partnering with the Victorian Government to deliver a new kindergarten and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) facility for Lang Lang.
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Free volunteer training sessions
Cardinia Shire Council will host a variety of free volunteer training sessions throughout 2025.
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Strengthening cultural diversity in Cardinia Shire through newly appointed Multicultural Advisory Group
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to welcome new and continuing members to its Multicultural Advisory Group who will support Council in building a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
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Celebrate Parks Week in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council will host a variety of free community activities throughout the shire from 3 to 10 March to celebrate Parks Week.
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Cardinia Shire Community Satisfaction Survey starts this week
From Saturday 1 March, independent research company Metropolis Research will be conducting the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey on behalf of Cardinia Shire Council.
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Join the celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire community members are invited to attend an afternoon event at the Cardinia Cultural Centre to celebrate International Women’s Day for 2025!
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Dig into Council’s Compost Giveaway
Cardinia Shire households can reap the rewards of having a food and garden waste kerbside bin with the Compost Giveaway.
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Cardinia Shire Council endorses advocacy priorities
Cardinia Shire Council endorsed its key advocacy priorities for the upcoming Federal Election at last night’s Council meeting (17 February).
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Electrical damage at Toomuc Recreation Reserve
Cardinia Shire Council is aware of the vandalism that took place at Toomuc Recreation Reserve on Friday, 14 February.
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New neighbourhood house provider for Emerald
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that Fernlea Community Care has been selected as the new neighbourhood house service provider for Emerald.
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Community Panel meets to help guide the future of the shire
The planning and development of Cardinia Shire Council’s new four-year plan has kicked off with the Community Panel meeting to review the Council’s Community Vision 2040.
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Cardinia Community Grant Expo a resounding success
Cardinia Shire Council, in collaboration with The Cardinia Foundation and South East Water, celebrated a successful inaugural Community Grant Expo on Wednesday, 12 February.
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Share your ideas on how Council can build on reconciliation in Cardinia
Council is developing its draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025-2027 and invites the community to share their ideas to help build on reconciliation across the Shire.
