Latest news
Cardinia calls for Princes Highway intersection upgrades
Cardinia Shire Council is calling for urgent upgrades to dangerous intersections along the Princes Highway between Nar Nar Goon and Longwarry.
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Share your feedback on the draft Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Masterplan.
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Community Q&A shines spotlight on advocacy priorities
Key community priorities were the topic of discussion at the Federal election Community Q&A event hosted by Cardinia Shire Council on Tuesday evening.
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Closure of What’s On Cardinia
From Friday 2 May 2025, What’s On Cardinia, will close and no longer be available for listing public events and the business directory.
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Bookings available for 2025 influenza vaccine
Community members can book their seasonal flu vaccines at various locations in Cardinia Shire.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s new policy enhances community engagement opportunities
Council is improving how it designs and promotes community engagement opportunities to provide greater access and meaningful involvement for the community through its new Community Engagement Poilicy.
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Council supports postponing the glass-only service
The community is front of mind as Cardinia Shire Council advocates for the Victorian Government to postpone the implementation date of glass-only bins for all households.
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Pakenham Golf Course update
Cardinia Shire Council is continuing to investigate options for the future use of the Pakenham Golf Course, following the closure of the golf course and Deep Creek Function Centre on 1 April.
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Join Cardinia Shire's Arts and Culture Reference Group
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting enthusiastic community members to join the Arts and Culture Reference Group.
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Cardinia calls for critical funding to seal roads
Cardinia Shire Council is calling for funding to seal roads in the hills to improve access and safety during emergency events.
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Apply now for Arts Grants and Festival and Events Grants
Community members and groups can apply now for Cardinia Shire Council's Arts Grants and Festival and Event Grants programs.
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Cardinia calls for funding to upgrade Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council is calling for funding and support to deliver an expanded and modern sports and aquatic centre for our growing community.
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Council’s draft budget available for feedback
Cardinia Shire Council’s Draft Budget 2025–26 is available for community feedback until 9 May.
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Cardinia Shire hosts Federal election community Q&A session
Community members are invited to attend Cardinia Shire Council’s Federal Election Community Q&A session to be held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Tuesday, 29 April.
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Helping residents prepare for bushfire season with practical workshops
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting practical workshops to support residents with bushfire preparedness.
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Applications now open for Cardinia Shire’s Heritage Grants and Beautification Grants!
Community members and groups can apply now for Cardinia Shire Council's Heritage Grants and Beautification Grants programs.
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Cardinia calls for truck bypass to be fast-tracked
Cardinia Shire Council is calling for a dedicated truck bypass in Lang Lang to get heavy trucks off the town’s main streets.
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Pawsitive opportunity to share feedback on Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan
Pet owners, animal lovers and residents of Cardinia Shire Council are invited to provide their feedback to assist Council in developing an updated Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP).
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Shire of Cardinia CEO announces resignation after almost seven years
Cardinia Shire Council CEO Carol Jeffs has tendered her resignation after 6.5 years leading one of Melbourne’s highest growth councils.
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Share your thoughts on the Puffing Billy Place Reserve and playground renewal draft plans
A draft masterplan has been prepared for Puffing Billy Place Reserve in Emerald and Council invites community feedback on the design options.
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Elevate your leadership journey with the Cardinia Community Leadership Program
Cardinia Shire Council invites motivated and aspiring community leaders to apply for the 2025 Cardinia Community Leadership Program (CCLP).
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Council’s Federal Election advocacy campaign seeks support for critical projects
Cardinia Shire Council is calling for funding and support to address a number of critical needs across the shire as part of its Federal Election advocacy campaign, launched today.
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Cockatoo’s new amphitheatre takes centre stage
The amphitheatre and new stage at Alma Treloar Reserve was officially opened at a celebratory event on Friday 28 March.
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New Changing Places facility opened in Pakenham
Cardinia Shire Council celebrates the installation and opening of a new Changing Places facility in Barring-buluk Park located near the Pakenham Main Street Train Station.
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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.
