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Cardinia Shire Council welcomes budget commitments and calls for continued investment
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed funding announcements in the 2026–27 State and Federal budgets, while recognising that continued investment is needed to keep pace with the shire’s rapid growth.
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Clarification regarding differential rating review
Message from the Mayor
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Discover Pakenham this Autumn
This autumn, Council is inviting the community to get outside, connect and explore local open spaces, with a free, family‑friendly event coming to Pakenham on Thursday 14 May 2026.
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New tennis club to serve Koo Wee Rup community
Council, in partnership with Tennis Victoria, is inviting the Koo Wee Rup community to be part of an exciting new chapter in local sport with the establishment of a new tennis club in Koo Wee Rup.
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Collaboration between local clubs, Council and State Government help deliver key upgrades at Toomuc Recreation Reserve
Toomuc Recreation Reserve is brighter and more accessible following the completion of key upgrades that support local clubs and the wider users of the reserve.
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Help create a healthier, more liveable community
Residents in Cardinia Shire will soon be invited to take part in a Household Liveability Survey, to help inform and monitor efforts to create a more liveable community.
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Register now for 2027 kindergarten
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging families to register for kindergarten by 30 June 2026 to be considered for first-round offers.
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Statement regarding Lang Lang SERA and Lang Lang bypass
Statement from Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen.
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Update to Care Finder service providers available in Cardinia Shire
Care Finder service providers supporting Cardinia Shire residents have changed, however, vulnerable older people will continue to receive the same free, face‑to‑face support.
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Swap weeds for native plants at Pakenham’s Trees for Weeds event
Do you have weeds in your garden? Learn how to manage your weeds and swap them for free local native plants at the upcoming Trees for Weeds event in Pakenham.
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Statement regarding Lang Lang SERA
Statement from Cardinia Shire Council
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Building a better Pakenham: works to start in Station Street
Works are progressing on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project, with construction expected to start on the corner of Main Street and Station Street in Pakenham from 27 April 2026.
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Let’s be clear on glass: Council urges rethink on purple bin plans
Cardinia Shire Council is delaying the rollout of glass only bins for all households, calling on the Victorian Government for more time, information and support for councils.
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Community invited to Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil to honour lives impacted by family violence
Council is inviting community members to come together for the 2026 Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil to recognise those in our community whose lives have been impacted by family violence.
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Laying the groundwork for future progress on our unsealed roads
Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed the Local Street Sealing Initiative (LSSI), establishing a consistent framework to guide how unsealed residential roads may be considered for future upgrades.
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Draft Planning Scheme Review Part A on public exhibition
The Draft Cardinia Planning Scheme Review – Part A is now on public exhibition, and community members are invited to provide feedback.
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Council’s draft budget and updated Rating and Revenue Plan now open for feedback
Cardinia Shire invites the community to provide feedback on the 2026–27 Draft Budget and updated Rating and Revenue Plan 2025-29.
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Building better BMX tracks in Bunyip
Upgrade works are now underway on the Bunyip Sanctuary BMX track.
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Calling Cardinia Shire creatives: join the Arts and Culture Reference Group
Council is calling on local creatives to help shape the future of arts and culture across the shire, with expressions of interest now open to fill two vacancies on the Arts and Culture Reference Group
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Council adopts plan to build on reconciliation in Cardinia
Cardinia Shire Council has formally adopted its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2028, marking an important milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
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Vandalism at Toomuc Recreation Reserve and temporary closure of Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council is aware of the vandalism that took place at Toomuc Recreation Reserve on Monday 6 April that has resulted in a power outage to the entire reserve, including Cardinia Life.
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New contract manager to lead immunisation services for Casey, Cardinia and Baw Baw Councils
Joint media release
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Council invites expressions of interest for future management of Pakenham Golf Course
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for the future management of the Pakenham Golf Course at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham.
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Upgraded Cockatoo Community Complex now home to Cockatoo Community House
Cardinia Shire Council has completed major building upgrades to the Cockatoo Community Complex and proudly welcomes Cockatoo Community House into the newly revamped community space.
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Alleged removal of vulnerable Grey headed Flying Fox (GHFF) habitat in Koo Wee Rup
Council is aware of the concerns regarding the alleged removal of Grey headed Flying Fox (GHFF) habitat on privately owned land in Koo Wee Rup.
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Community invited to help protect Cardinia Shire’s most significant trees
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community members to nominate any tree that deserves recognition and protection through our Cardinia Planning Scheme.
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Emergency relief service opens its doors in Cockatoo
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to welcome the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) to Cockatoo, providing additional support to residents experiencing financial hardship.
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Committee appointed to help shape Cardinia Shire’s food and agribusiness future
Cardinia Shire Council has appointed 10 community representatives to its newly formed Food and Agribusiness Advisory Committee to help guide the future of the shire’s food and agribusiness sector.
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Council awards contract for upgrade of core business systems
Cardinia Shire Council is set to progress a significant transformation of its core business systems, awarding the contract for the software provider at the Council meeting on Monday 16 March.
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Cardinia Shire is coming alive this Autumn
Cardinia Shire is coming alive this Autumn, with a season full of activities and opportunities inviting everyone to explore, get active and connect throughout our parks, reserves and open spaces.
