Council staff rise to Christmas challenge
	Cardinia Shire Council staff donated over 1000 items to the 4Cs (Cardinia Combined Churches Caring) Food Bank to support their annual Christmas hamper campaign.
	Record number of nominations for awards on Australia Day
	Cardinia Shire will come alive on 26 January 2009 as residents celebrate Australia Day.
	New skate park takes shape
	Construction of a new $220,000 skate park has commenced at PB Ronald Reserve in Pakenham.
	Council creates Christmas car parking
	Christmas shoppers will find it easier to park their cars in Pakenham with Cardinia Shire Council providing a temporary all-day car park right in the heart of town.
	New trail notes aid visitors’ appreciation of nature reserves
	Visitors to three nature reserves in the Cardinia Shire will have access to useful trail notes to assist their visit.
	Cardinia Shire Council seeks best spend for federal dollars
	Cardinia Shire Council will be preparing a list of projects for submission to the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program 2008-09 which was announced by the Federal Government last month.
	John St line marking makes walking safer for shoppers
	Recent line marking and other improvements by Cardinia Shire Council in John Street, Pakenham have made the area safer for local shoppers.
	Jump on the bus for summer fun
	Young people and other residents in rural areas of Cardinia Shire will be able to access bus services to enable them to participate in more social activities during the summer school holidays.
	Council working on childcare
	Cardinia Shire Council is working to ensure the best possible future for childcare services in the local area following news of the planned closure of one ABC Childcare centre, Pakenham West.
	Surfs up for Summer school holiday fun
	Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services in conjunction with Connections and Victoria Police are running a jam packed school holiday activities program which can’t be missed.
	Cr Bill Pearson is new Cardinia Mayor
	Bunyip Ward Councillor Bill Pearson is the new Mayor of Cardinia Shire Council for the 2008-09 year.
	Road Safety Seminar with Pakenham U3A
	On Thursday 4 December Pakenham Library hosted a safe driving seminar for members of Pakenham and District U3A.
	Council supports Christmas appeal
	Cardinia Shire Council staff are doing their bit to help local families in need have a happier Christmas.
	Council ‘Movember’ campaign a great success
	The moustaches might have (mostly) gone but the money raised by Cardinia Shire Council’s ‘Movember’ campaign continues to grow – over $6500 and counting.
	Signs point to Pakenham
	Signs point to Pakenham
	Grants available to beautify your local area in Cardinia Shire
	Grants available to beautify your local area in Cardinia Shire
	Bin day change for some Pakenham residents
	Due to an increase in the number of homes being serviced in Pakenham some streets in the suburb will be having a change of rubbish bin collection day from Wednesday to Tuesday.
	Party at the Nightmare Before Christmas
	Local young people can have a great night out at the ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ on Friday 12 December.
	Youth performance “Shadow on the Footpath” a big success
	A unique performance titled ‘Shadows on the Footpath’ thrilled audiences at Cardinia Cultural Centre over two performances on Thursday, 20 and Friday, 21 November.
	Keeping the dust down
	Cardinia Shire Council is currently programming works for dust suppression on unsealed roads.
	The way forward in volunteer recruitment
	Local community groups and volunteer organisations now have a new way to recruit people to help out with their endeavours.
	Council seeks childcare solutions
	Cardinia Shire Council is working to ensure the best possible future for childcare services in the local area.
	Local people supporting locals this holiday season
	Summers first harvest of fruits and locally produced festive goodies will make catering a breeze at the December Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market.
	New adult playground at PB Ronald Reserve
	PB Ronald Reserve in central Pakenham has a new feature with gymnasium playground equipment being placed at the reserve.
	Getting the Show Up - Free Workshop for Artists
	Artists of all levels and arts-based community organisations are urged to come along to a FREE workshop presented by Cardinia Shire Council and the Arts Management Advisory Group (AMAG) early next month.
	Feedback welcome on draft Living Well for Life-Positive Ageing Strategy
	Local residents are being encouraged to provide comment on Cardinia Shire Council’s draft Living Well for Life –Positive Ageing Strategy.
	Breakfast speaker provides advice on achieving work life balance
	The last Cardinia Breakfast for the year provided food for thought on managing busy lives.
	Council staff ‘go the mo’ for charity
	Cardinia Shire Council has got into the spirit of ‘Movember’ with more than 50 staff growing moustaches to raise funds for charity.
	A rocking start to Movember
	More than 130 young people attend “Rocktober in Movember” which was held on Friday 7 November at the Pakenham Hall.
	Youth performance “Shadow on the Footpath” worth seeing
	The Cardinia Shire community is in for a treat.
	Young people’s mural celebrates Puffing Billy’s link to Cockatoo
	A mural painted and designed by local young people was unveiled in Cockatoo at a recognition ceremony on Thursday 13 November.
	Opportunity to access grants to conserve our local heritage
	Cardinia Shire Council is currently accepting applications for its 2008-09 Heritage Grant program.
	Clean up with Council’s hard and green waste kerbside collection
	Cardinia Shire residents are being encouraged to take the chance to clean up around the home with Council’s free hard and green waste collection service starting next week.
	Get in the swim for summer
	The weather’s warming up and residents can keep cool with outdoor pools across Cardinia Shire beginning to open for the summer season.
	Update on Pakenham retail development precinct
	Cardinia Shire Council is continuing its work to achieve the best possible outcome for development of the Pakenham retail development precinct in John Street, according to Cardinia Shire CEO Garry McQuillan.
	Want to achieve work life balance? –hear the answers at the November Business Breakfast
	Local business people attending Cardinia Shire’s final Business Breakfast for 2008 will have the opportunity to learn about achieving Work Life Balance.
	Council accepts delivery of the ‘Youth Bus’- now it needs a name!
	Cardinia Shire Council has taken possession of a Youth Bus and is running a competition to give the bus a name.
	Dust suppressant works
	Dust suppressant
	Cockatoo supports graffiti cleanup
	Cockatoo residents have thrown their support behind Cardinia Shire Council’s shirewide graffiti cleanup and are encouraging the entire community to do their bit to ‘report, remove and reduce’ graffiti.
	Express your interest!
	A segment of Bassed Road, Garfield North, will be the pilot site of a pioneering environmental project developed and endorsed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
	Council leading community call for underground power
	Cardinia Shire Council will call for underground power lines from the proposed Desalination Plant at Wonthaggi, when it meets with the Planning Panel appointed by the State Government at Cardinia Cultural Centre from Tuesday 14 October to Friday 7 November.
	Cardinia Life scores a goal
	Cardinia Life scores a goal
	Road Safety Expo and family fun day draws a crowd
	More than 1,200 people attended the Annual Road Safety Expo and Family Fun Day held in Pakenham on Saturday (25 October).
	New parking provisions make quick shop a breeze
	Cardinia Shire Council has acted on requests from local business operators to make one of Pakenham’s busiest car parks more accessible to shoppers.
	Be Active Eat Well
	Four local primary schools have joined the statewide ‘Go for your life’ campaign with its focus on eating well and being active. Displays at twilight markets, fetes and parent open nights in coming weeks will include tip sheets, games ideas and free fruit and vegetable skewers.
	Youth art creates suburbia
	The Cardinia community is in for a treat.
	‘Switched on’ Youth attend Forum
	Students from Emerald, Drouin and Kooweerup Secondary Colleges, Chairo Christian College, Lakeside Lutheran College and St Francis Xavier Regional College ‘switched on’ to climate change this week at the first Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) in Cardinia Shire.
	Local businesses welcome Minister Helper
	Fifteen small businesses from across Cardinia Shire welcomed Victoria’s Small Business Minister Joe Helper to a roundtable discussion about the needs of business owners in the Shire this week.
	Last chance to nominate for Australia Day Awards
	Nominations for the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards will close on 14 November and residents are urged to submit nominations for people in their towns who drive change, or contribute tirelessly to worthwhile community projects.
	All about spuds
	Farmers regard Cardinia Shire as top spud growing country and the November Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market will pay tribute to the potato from the field to the table on Saturday 8 November.
	Carbon neutral – that’s the plan!
	The carbon sink being established on 12.5 hectares of land in the northern section of Bunyip Sanctuary will remove 3825 tonnes of greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere per annum.
	Rocktober in Movember!
	Local youth have a local gig coming up!
	Call before you cut
	Cardinia Council is cracking down on illegal tree and vegetation removal in the Shire.
	Immunisation Change of Venue
	The immunisation session scheduled for Koo Wee Rup on Thursday 13 November has changed venue because of VCE exams that day.
	Active Cardinia Week gets young people moving
	Garfield Primary School was presented with 50 new sports balls this week after winning the recent Walk to School competition hosted by Cardinia Shire Council.
	Holiday bus meets a need
	Cardinia Shire Council is applying for funding from the Department of Transport to run a bus service to and from Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup, Cardinia and Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in the next school holidays.
	Lang Lang residents chance to speak up
	Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents and business owners to have their say on the draft Lang Lang Township Strategy 2008.
	Pakenham businesses endorse cleanup
	Business operators and residents in Cardinia Shire will be able to remove graffiti as it occurs in future. Cardinia Council will be providing free graffiti removal kits and paint vouchers from the completion of the Shire wide graffiti cleanup scheduled for the end of October.
	Roll up! Roll up to Children’s Day fun!
	Spring is here, the weather is improving and it is time for families to head outdoors.
	Feedback sought on new arts and culture policies
	Cardinia Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on new policies covering the arts and culture.
	Upper Beaconsfield town Strategy
	Cardinia Shire Council has released the revised Upper Beaconsfield Township Strategy for public comment.
	Have your say on Bunyip’s future
	Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging people to have their say on the draft Bunyip Township Strategy.
	Holiday Program’s Growing Popularity
	Bookings for in the most recent teenage school holiday program sponsored by Cardinia Shire Council was an all time high with up to 50 participants from 11-16 years of age in each activity.
	Graffiti blitz to clean up Cardinia Shire
	Cardinia Mayor Cr Bill Ronald announced today that Cardinia Shire Council has begun a shirewide clean up of almost 1000 incidents of graffiti at sites on community and privately owned property.
	McGregor Road duplication starts
	Cardinia Shire Council has begun the first stage of a project to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve safety on one of Pakenham’s busiest roads.
	Follow your waste tour success
	The first ‘Follow Your Waste” tour organised by Cardinia Shire Council proved popular. Thirty one residents, including 15 children were taken by bus for a free half day ‘discovery’ tour during the holidays.
	Grand opening at Cardinia Life – everybody’s invited!
	Sink a basketball and be a big winner at a free afternoon of activities and entertainment to mark the opening of the $4.8 million extension of Cardinia Life from 1–3pm on Sunday 12 October.
	Pakenham Main Street has new look
	The rejuvenation of Pakenham’s Main Street is almost complete, with a host of improvements including an upgraded pavement surface and new pedestrian crossings.
	Feet are made for walking!
	For the third year running, primary school students from schools in Cardinia Shire will join thousands of primary school students across Victoria in Walktober Walk to School day on Wednesday 22 October.
	A work of wall art
	Fifteen young people with a flair for art and design have an opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to the Cockatoo community.
	And the iPod winner is…
	Bree Harmer, 14, from Cardinia, has won an iPod for her involvement in the Cardinia Shire Council Youth Survey. Five other young people won $20 iTunes vouchers.
	Old Beaconsfield Community Centre
	Cardinia Shire Chief Executive Officer Garry McQuillan said today that Council had been unsuccessful in its efforts to retain the old Beaconsfield Community Centre on VicTrack-owned land in Beaconsfield.
	Join in the fun – dates to remember
	Spring and the warmer weather herald an increase in community events and summer festivals and celebrations supported by Cardinia Shire Council.
	Nominate now for Australia Day awards
	Know somebody special in your community? Nominate them for a Cardinia Shire Australia Day award.
	Public meeting on powerline proposal
	Cardinia Shire Council is leading a campaign to ensure overhead powerlines proposed to power the desalination plant at Wonthaggi are placed underground.
	Council endorses blueprint for new employment precinct
	Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed a blueprint for a new employment precinct designed to create thousands of jobs on the outskirts of Pakenham.
	Have your say on new recreational precinct
	Cardinia Shire Council wants residents to have their say on a draft master plan for the Holm Park Road Reserve at Beaconsfield.
	New season at new-look Cardinia Life
	A new sporting season has begun at Cardinia Life where a $4.8 million extension has doubled the fun and quadrupled the action at the award-winning aquatic and recreation facility.
	Free seminars cover essential safety measures
	Cardinia Shire Council has organised a series of free seminars that will provide building owners and managers with advice and guidance on their responsibilities under Building Regulations 2006.
	Young people gift artwork to Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service
	As part of the Youth Participation and Access Program 12 year nine students from Kooweerup Secondary College were involved in a 10 week art program in term 3, 2008. Participants created art pieces onto canvas.
	Get involved in Victorian Seniors Festival events in Cardinia Shire
	Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents to get involved in the Victorian Seniors Festival 2008.
	Survey finds market fresh foods preferred
	A recent survey of customers to the Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market has found most come to access the fresh produce and products available each month.
	Mental Health: what do you know? A week celebrations at the Cardinia Cultural Centre
	Cardinia Shire Council is lending its support to a number of art-based events during Mental Health Week 5 to 11 October.
	Residents surveyed on EGMs
	Residents in Pakenham, Beaconsfield and Officer support the development of new hotels, restaurants and clubs in their towns – but will oppose these facilities if they also include electronic gaming machines.
	Find out what makes men tick
	What ticks men off, what makes them tick., and what keeps them ticking? All will be revealed at a free health event at Cranbourne Community Theatre on Wednesday 8 October.
	Roll Up… Roll Up… Spring Asparagus is in town
	Asparagus will be centre stage at the Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market harvest celebration on Saturday 11 October.
	Seniors Walk at Bunyip State Park
	Cardinia Shire Seniors have a special ‘nature’ opportunity as part of Victorian Seniors Festival celebrations on Tuesday 7 October.
	Road safety expo is coming
	Buckle up and get ready for the Cardinia Road Safety Expo and Family Fun Day.
	Avoid being swooped!
	Spring is here and magpies are swooping to protect their nests. However it is possible to avoid being pecked by employing simple strategies and either avoiding nesting areas during breeding season or remaining aware when passing through ‘magpie home zones’.
	Have a say on your town’s future
	Cardinia Shire residents have been encouraged to have their say on strategies which plan for the future in four local towns.
	Join in the fun – dates to remember
	Spring and the warmer weather herald an increase in community events and summer festivals and celebrations supported by Cardinia Shire Council.
	Nominate now for Australia Day awards
	Know somebody special in your community? Nominate them for a Cardinia Shire Australia Day award.
	Strategy to tackle littering adopted by Council
	Cardinia Shire Council has adopted a strategy to tackle dumping and other littering issues in the Shire.
	Ever wondered where your rubbish goes? Come along on a tip visit!
	Cardinia Shire Council is offering residents an opportunity to visit the Thiess Recycling Centre and SITA landfill sites in Hallam.
	Council endorses blueprint for new employment precinct
	Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed a blueprint for a new employment precinct designed to create thousands of jobs on the outskirts of Pakenham.
	Council working with residents to control weeds
	Cardinia Shire Council has been targeting sweet pittosporum trees on roadsides, involving local landowners in the removal of this non-local plant and other weeds.
	Active Cardinia Week gets young people on the move
	Students from 14 schools across Cardinia got their bodies moving and eating health foods during Active Cardinia Week last month.
	Green spending saves energy
	Cardinia Shire Council has increased ‘green purchasing’ by more than $1 million in the past five years, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
	Have your say on EES
	Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging local residents to have their say on the proposed Victorian Desalination Project at Wonthaggi.
	Treble Fest rocks the Hills
	Hills music fans enjoyed a rocking night at the Treble Fest event hosted by Cardinia Shire Council Youth Services recently.
	Free bus service for holidays
	Residents of Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup and Cardinia will be able to access free bus services to enable them to participate in more social activities during the school holidays.
	Kinders are the place for kids to thrive
	Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging parents to support their local kindergartens, and ensure children turning four or five in 2009 are enrolled to take their first vital step in formal education.
	Young people develop art, music talent and leadership potential
	Approximately 35 year nine and ten students from five local secondary schools participated in the Cardinia Shire Council’s Young Leaders program, last week.
	CEO outlines Council’s growth vision
	More than 160 people attended a business address to hear first-hand Council’s plans to make Cardinia Shire a jobs capital for the south east.
	Free range meat- Taste the difference
	Freshly baked crusty venison pies, sizzling spit roasts and a drop of top quality wine are just some of the temptations on offer from local Gippsland producers, on Saturday, 13 September, at the Cardinia Ranges Farmers Market.
	Parking at Emerald Lake just got easier – and cheaper!
	Residents all over Cardinia will receive a special offer with their rate notices – a voucher for a discounted annual parking pass at Emerald Lake Park.
	Reach great heights these school holidays
	Cardinia Shire Council’s September school holiday program will provide the opportunity for young people to have new experiences at great heights.
	Local Laws Officers complete paint spray can audit
	Cardinia Shire Council’s tough stance on graffiti is taking effect with Local Laws officers ensuring that sellers of paint spray cans keep them out of easy reach.
	Help bust weeds in your local area – Weedbuster Week –September 1–7
	Residents in the Cardinia Shire’s hills communities will have the chance to put on some gardening gloves and help rid their local parks and native reserves of weeds early next month.
	‘Creating Suburbia’ - artistic director appointed, visual artist wanted
	Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce the appointment of Luke O’Connor as artistic director on the Creating Suburbia project.
	Survey shows satisfaction and improvement set to continue
	A new community survey shows most Cardinia Shire residents believe Council’s performance over the past year was good, adequate or excellent.
	Sealing of Wattletree Road Bunyip to go ahead
	Plans to seal Wattletree Road, Bunyip, have moved further ahead with tenders being sought for the much needed project.
	Fence to ensure safety
	As a result of a request by VicTrack, Cardinia Shire Council has asked that a fence be put up around the old Beaconsfield Scout Hall to ensure community safety.
	Creating the future one year on – Cardinia CEO to address local business community
	CEO address to Business Community
	Be a good neighbour when burning off
	Smoke Free Sundays
	Local ‘Being Active, Eating Well’ reference group turns one
	Breakfast spills the beans on business success
	New play options at Emerald Lake Park
	Treble Fest set to rock hills
	Pakenham civic precinct development update
	Council opposes powerline plan for desalination plant
	Coffee as key to business successes: speaker for August business breakfast spills the beans
	Gembrook resident announced as Stan Henwood Award winner
	Council hands over dollars to local community groups for capital works
	Dob in a hoon
	Record numbers in holiday program
	Close-up look at unique creatures
	Celebrate National Tree Day in Cardinia
	Council, police keeping Cardinia safe
	Road safety expo on the way
	Survey seeks young people’s views
	Cardinia Shire Council supports local SES units
	Young people wanted for Koo Wee Rup art project
	Battle of the Bands
	Battle of the Bands
	Arts in the Hillz
	Arts in the Hillz
	Youth Forum
	Youth Forum
	Pakenham Streetscape upgrade
	Pakenham Streetscape
	Council adopts budget
	Council adopts budget
	Coin trolleys introduced from 1 July
	Attention young roving reporters
	Youthcentral is seeking roving reporters.
	Emergency relief funding
	Emergency relief funding
	Litter Strategy
	Litter Strategy
	Heritage grants awarded
	Heritage grants awarded
	Youth Forum
	Youth Forum
	Business Breakfast
	Business Breakfast
	School holiday program
	School holiday program
	Battle of the bands final
	Battle of the bands final
	Tom Quilty
	Tom Quilty
	Trainee of the year
	Trainee of the year
	Kar Din Yarr
	Kar Din Yarr
	Dextox your home
	Dextox your home
	Health and Community Services Forum
	Health and Community Services Forum
	Creating Suburbia
	Creating Suburbia
	Cardinia Farmers Market
	Cardinia Farmers Market
	Upper Beaconsfield fire safety meeting
	Upper Beaconsfield fire safety meeting
	Waste wise
	Waste wise
	Cattle on Tracks
	Cattle on Tracks
	Gaming survey
	Gaming survey
	Volunteer Recognition night
	Volunteer Recognition night
	Education forum
	Education forum
	Music workshop
	Music workshop
	Walking School Bus Launch
	Walking School Bus Launch
	Business Awards
	Business Awards
	Hardwaste Collection
	Hardwaste Collection
	Art in the Hillz
	Art in the Hills
	Volunteer Recognition night
	Volunteer Recognition night
	Four court extension
	Four court extension
	Walking School Bus
	Walking School Bus
	Electric Productions music industry workshops
	Electric Productions music industry workshops
	Battle of the Bands reminder
	Living well for life in Cardinia
	Living well for life in Cardinia
	Education Forum
	Education Forum
	Volunteers Week
	Volunteers Week
	Business Awards Dinner
	Business Awards Dinner
	New Caterpillar Grader launch
	New Caterpillar Grader launch
	Art Competition National Youth week
	Art Competition National Youth week
	National Youth Week
	National Youth Week coverage
	Pool closing
	Pool closing
	Youth Strategy Launch coverage
	Youth Strategy Launch coverage
	School holiday program
	School holiday program
	Yakkerboo Festival
	Yakkerboo Festival
	Circus performance opportunities
	Circus performance opportunities
	Storm Clean Up
	Storm Clean Up
	Oxfam Trailwalkers
	Battle of the Bands
	Youth Strategy Launch
	Business Awards nominations
	Hip hop program
	FReeZA event rocks Pakenham Show
	FReeZA event
	Youth week
	Youth week
	PAVE Festival
	PAVE Festival
	Life skills
	Cycling and pedestrian paths
	Cycling and pedestrian paths
	Ride2School Day
	Ride2School Day
	School Holiday Program
	School Holiday Program
	Council weed program
	Council weed program
	Cardinia Business Breakfast
	Cardinia Business Breakfast
	Grants to local community service providers
	Grants to local community service providers
	Extended pool hours
	Swim season extended
	‘Vouch for Meals’
	‘Vouch for Meals’ project
	Pet Expo
	Pet Expo was a great success
	New footpaths
	Funding for new footpaths
	Road Safety Strategy
	Pick pets properly
	Heritage grant applications closing soon
	Local bands perform at Pakenham Show
	Message from CEO Garry McQuillan
	Quarterly report October to December
	Pakenham streetscape upgrade
	Pakenham streetscape upgrade
	Tonimbuk riding
	Beaconsfield and Officer boundary change official
	Approved boundary separating Officer and Beaconsfield
	Recreation a priority in Cardinia Road residential precinct
	Recreation in Cardinia Road residential precinct
	Planning ahead for employment opportunities
	Employment opportunities