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Cardinia Shire Council launches Phase 1 Support Package and online help hub
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the first phase of its Community and Business Support Package: COVID-19.
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Cardinia Shire Council launches Coronavirus Online Help Hub
Cardinia Shire Council has launched a new Coronavirus Online Help Hub – an online support and resource centre to assist our community during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Mt Cannibal and Emerald Lake Park closed to visitors
Mount Cannibal and Emerald Lake Park will be temporarily closed to visitors from Friday 3 April 2020 until further notice.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
We are working closely with government health agencies and following their direction regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Better local roads start with community consultation
Last night Cardinia Shire Council resolved to progress key infrastructure projects, which will shape the future of the region for generations to come.
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Councils seek a smarter solution for household rubbish
Cardinia Shire Council and 15 other councils from the south east of Melbourne have commenced the first collective tender for advanced waste processing solutions.
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Applications for 2021 kindergarten registration now open
Families in Cardinia Shire are encouraged to register for 2021 kindergarten places by 5pm, Friday 26 June 2020, for first round offers.
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Australian Skate Park League series heads to Pakenham
On Saturday 21 March, local skaters, BMXers and scooter-riders will have the opportunity to compete for a regional place as part of the Australian Skate Park League series held at Pakenham Skate Park.
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Win up to $5,000 for a garden or environmental project with Back to Earth!
Could your kindergarten use some fresh compost and up to $5,000 for a veggie patch? Or perhaps your school could benefit from some new fruit trees?
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Lake Side Sounds gears up for final show!
Strap in for the second Lake Side Sounds concert - set to be an event not to be missed!
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Mobile March celebrates 10 years of active students!
Ready, set, go! Mobile March 2020 starts this week and primary school students across Cardinia Shire are being encouraged to be active when travelling to school this month.
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Emerald Lake Precinct Strategic Plan 2020–30 endorsed
At its meeting on last night, Cardinia Shire Council endorsed the Emerald Lake Precinct Strategic Plan 2020–30.
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Removal of native trees without planning approval
Cardinia Shire Council is investigating the removal of several native trees without planning approval, from land in the Timbertop Estate, Officer.
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Get your racquet on this February and March!
Koo Wee Rup Tennis Club and the Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre are encouraging people aged between 25-45 to ‘get their racquet on’ and join an Open Court Session this February and March.
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Draft Amendment C240: improving built form outcomes in Koo Wee Rup
You’re invited to have your say on a draft planning scheme amendment which formalises planning objectives outlined in the adopted Koo Wee Rup Township Strategy.
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Lake Side Sounds debuts at Emerald Lake Park!
Lake Side Sounds concert is set to make its debut at Emerald Lake Park this weekend, Sunday 16 February 2020, with Cardinia Shire’s very own 2019 music residency artists taking to the stage.
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Ageing Well newsletter – edition 5 out now!
Edition 5 of Cardinia Shire’s Ageing Well Newsletter is out now.
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Cardinia Shire’s Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program participants announced!
Council is proud to announce the successful applicants of the 2020 Cardinia Shire Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program.
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Nominations now open for the 2020 Stan Henwood Awards
Nominations are now open for the annual Stan Henwood Award, which recognises outstanding individuals in Cardinia Shire who have made significant contributions to the community.
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Applications now open for 2020-21 grant programs
Applications are now open for a range of Cardinia Shire Council’s 2020-21 community grant programs.
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Changes to pool legislation
Cardinia Shire residents who own a pool or spa must register their facilities under new changes to Victorian Government legislation.
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Cardinia Shire’s Cultural Diversity Plan 2019–23 adopted
Cardinia Shire Council recently adopted its second Cultural Diversity Plan in recognition of Cardinia Shire’s expanding culturally and linguistically diverse community.
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Mark your diaries with the sounds of summer!
It’s almost time to grab the picnic blanket and spread out on the lush green lawns of Emerald Lake Park and enjoy a free music concert this February and March!
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March with us at this year’s Midsumma Pride March!
Council is inviting community members to join Cardinia Shire representatives marching in this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, Sunday 2 February 2020.
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Congratulations to Cardinia Shire Australia Day winners and nominees!
Cardinia Shire’s Australia Day 2020 award winners were announced as part of Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday.
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Artists sought for creative bushfire recovery program
Local artists are encouraged to apply for a rare opportunity to participate in a creative program that supports the recovery of the community after the Bunyip Complex Fires in March 2019.
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Growing suburbs funds support community
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $6.7 million in funding for local community projects in Cardinia Shire through the Victorian Government’s 2019–20 Growing Suburbs Fund.
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All welcome to attend Cardinia Shire South Sudanese Community Day
Cardinia Shire Council invites community members to attend the 2020 Cardinia Shire South Sudanese Community Day on Saturday 1 February at Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham.
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Cardinia Shire 2020 Australia Day Award nominees announced
Council was proud to announce the Cardinia Shire 2020 Australia Day Award Nominees last night, Monday 20 January, at a special VIP Nominee Reception at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Gembrook Leisure Park officially opens!
The recently upgraded Gembrook Leisure Park was yesterday officially opened by the Hon Jason Wood MP, Harriet Shing MP and Cardinia Shire Council.