Latest news
Pakenham East naming update
Council will lodge its request with Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) to name Pakenham East ‘Honora Fields’ following advice from the Local Government Inspectorate that Council’s decision was lawful.
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Proposed discontinuance and sale of part of Trythall Street, Beaconsfield
Cardinia Shire Council is proposing to discontinue the 375m2 of unused section of Trythall Street, Beaconsfield.
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Cardinia Shire residents help recycle nearly 12 tonnes at Council’s first Recycling Drive and Drop event!
Cardinia Shire residents helped recycle nearly 12 tonnes of e-waste, polystyrene, soft plastics, textiles and cardboard at Cardinia Shire Council’s first Recycling Drive and Drop event.
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Applications reopen for Festival and Events Grants
Applications for Cardinia Shire Council's Festival and Event Grants program have now reopened.
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Pakenham Revitalisation Project: A Bold Vision for a Thriving Future
Council is setting the stage for Pakenham’s transformation with the launch of the first stage of the Pakenham Revitalisation Project, a bold multi-stage initiative to reimagine the town centre.
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Help shape our roadmap to better local infrastructure with the draft Road Management Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on the draft 2025-29 Road Management Plan, which is now available for review on Creating Cardinia.
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Community feedback invited on key strategic documents
Council is inviting feedback on the draft Council Plan 2025–29 and updated Liveability Plan 2017–29 as part of the final phase of community consultation in the development of these key documents.
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Official Launch of ECG Secondary College Toomah Campus Celebrated with Welcome to Country
Community College Gippsland (CCG) has officially launched a new senior campus for its independent school, ECG Secondary College, at the Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham.
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Join the Term 3 Youth Program
Young people aged 12 to 24 are invited to participate in Cardinia Shire Council's Term 3 Youth Program, which offers various activities to help young people develop friendships, skills, and confidence
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Sealing the way to better local roads in the Hills
Works are now underway on Cardinia Shire Council’s final Sealing the Hills catchments in Beaconsfield Upper and Emerald.
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Help shape Council's next Onsite Wastewater Management Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is developing a new Onsite Wastewater Management Plan.
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Spark: Illuminating Stories of E-Waste
The community is invited to experience ‘Spark: Illuminating Stories of E-waste’ –an innovative exhibition exploring the impacts of incorrectly disposed e-waste (any item with a battery, cord or plug).
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Street lighting upgrades planned for Beaconsfield and Garfield
Decorative street light fittings in Beaconsfield and Garfield will be replaced with energy efficient LED light fittings as part of a staged mercury vapour street light replacement program.
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Delivered ‘Differently’: Building more sustainable local roads
More than 400 trees and over $1 million of ratepayers’ money has been saved due to the innovative design, construction strategy, investigations and survey practices used on two road sealing projects.
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Cardinia Shire Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025
It’s NAIDOC Week this week and the Cardinia Shire community is invited to celebrate by connecting with Country and community at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham.
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Nominate a young person for Cardinia Shire's Good Choice Awards
Nominations are now open for the Cardinia Shire Council's annual Good Choice Awards.
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2025/26 Arts Grants spark creative possibilities
Council is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025/26 Arts Grants, celebrating a diverse array of initiatives that underscore council's commitment to fostering creativity and cultural heritage
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Power Up Your Savings with Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kits
Residents of Cardinia Shire can now take practical steps towards reducing household energy costs and environmental impacts with the help of free Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kits.
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Youth Basketball Program inspires students to socialise and shine on the court
Cardinia Shire Council teamed up with Standout Basketball to host a basketball program, offering students a positive way to connect with peers and build meaningful relationships.
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Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund update
Statement from Cardinia Shire Mayor, Cr Jack Kowarzik
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Council reminds residents to ensure their pool or spa safety barrier is compliant
Cardinia Shire Council reminds residents who have a pool or spa that they’re required to have the safety barrier inspected every four years and lodge their inspection certificate with Council.
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Get ready for fun these winter school holidays
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce a fantastic lineup of activities for families and young people during the July school holidays.
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Fire in toilet at Cardinia Life
Cardinia Life was evacuated at around 8.30pm last night following a fire in the women’s toilets.
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Fusion Festival showcases vibrant community spirit and rich cultural diversity
The Cardinia Shire Fusion Festival, held on Friday, 20 June, at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, was a resounding success.
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Cardinia Cultural Centre Winter-Spring Season kicks off with a bang!
The energy was vibrant and electric on the evening of Thursday 12 June, to celebrate the launch of the Winter-Spring season at Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC).
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Cardinia Shire Council adopts 2025–26 Budget
Cardinia Shire Council adopted its 2025–26 Budget and Capital Works Program at the Council meeting on Monday 16 June.
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New Arts and Culture Reference Group announced for Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce the formation of the new Arts and Culture Reference Group.
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Planning scheme amendment progressed by Council to reimagine iconic pottery site in Officer
Council has supported a recommendation to progress the consideration of Planning Scheme Amendment C282card and associated planning permit proposal, for the James Hicks pottery site in Officer.
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Council sets record straight on Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund position
Statement from Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jack Kowarzik.
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New tourism partnership endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Cardinia and Nillumbik councils to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives across the outer-east.
