Environment news
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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Join the 2024 Biodiversity Blitz this September
Biodiversity Month is held every September and aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving, and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world.
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'Green up' Cardinia with weed-control grants
Help keep Cardinia green through applying for weed control grants of up to $1,500* which are now open for 2024-25.
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Free Tree Giveaway and Plant Vouchers (now out of stock)
Cardinia Shire Council is partnering with the Cardinia Environment Coalition Nursery to give away 5 free indigenous plants to 320 Cardinia Shire households.
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Lighting the way for local wildlife
Cardinia Shire Council is trailing wildlife sensitive lighting in selected locations including along McGregor and Soldiers Roads in Rythdale.
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Cardinia Shire reaping rewards of collaborative renewable energy contract
Cardinia Shire Council is one of 51 Victorian councils to have slashed their energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), a joint renewable energy contract.
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Applications now open for beautification grants
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s 2022-23 Beautification Grant program.
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New Cardinia Shire events added for this year’s Biodiversity Blitz!
Biodiversity Month starts today and there’s still time to join in the citizen science fun by taking part in the 2022 Biodiversity Blitz!
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Free Spring workshops in Pakenham and Emerald!
Cardinia Shire Council and Casey Cardinia Libraries have partnered to host four free workshops throughout September and November to help residents learn about a range of waste and environment topics.
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Swap your weeds for trees
Do you have troublesome weeds on your property? Why not trade them in for some free, locally native plants?
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Weeding out pest plants in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is calling on the community this June to help weed out pest plants with its review of the Cardinia Shire Pest Plant Management Strategy.
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Conservation conversations, say that three times fast!
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community input at two community workshops this June to address biodiversity conservation and pest plant management.
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Have your say on new playgrounds for PB Ronald Reserve and Lakeside Park
Local residents are invited to have their say on new playground designs for PB Ronald Reserve and Lakeside Park in Pakenham.
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Fuel reduction burns planned for RJ Chambers Reserve
Council in partnership with the CFA will undertake fuel reduction burns in the RJ Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve in Pakenham Upper, from Monday 8 May, weather conditions permitting.
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Five years in the making – changes ahead for recycling organic waste in Victoria’s south east
Cardinia Shire Council is now one of eight councils in south east Victoria participating in landmark contracts for future recycling of organic waste at the kerbside.
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Cardinia Shire Council makes TAKE2 pledge to create a greener future
Cardinia Shire Council is among the latest of 31 Victorian Local Governments, representing over half Victoria’s population, to join the State Government in the fight against climate change.
