Latest news
Cardinia Arts Grants applications for 2022 are now open
Applications for the Cardinia Arts Grants 2022 program are now open. These grants provide financial assistance to local artists for initiatives that promote the arts within Cardinia Shire.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a community event to recognise World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday 15 June at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham.
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Registrations for 2023 kindergarten are still open
Cardinia Shire Council is reminding families that any new 2023 kindergarten registrations or changes to placement preferences need to be submitted by Thursday 30 June 2022 to be included in first-round offers.
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Reconciliation Week flag raising ceremony
Council is inviting the community to a flag raising ceremony on Friday 27 May to commemorate the start of National Reconciliation Week in 2022.
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Creating safer clubs and workplaces in Cardinia Shire
Local business and sports and recreation clubs are invited to a free evening edition of Together We Can’s Community Leadership Summit.
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Have your say on Council’s proposed Road Management Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Road Management Plan.
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Tickets selling fast for the 2022 Volunteer Reception and Stan Henwood Awards
Tickets for the 2022 Volunteer Reception and Stan Henwood Awards are selling fast. Join Council and the local community on Thursday 19 May 2022 to celebrate this special event.
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Pledge welcomed for upgrades at Toomuc Recreation Reserve
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed an election commitment from Abi Kumar, Federal Candidate for La Trobe of $386,000 towards upgrades to Toomuc Recreation Reserve.
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Have your say: Garfield North Community Centre
Cardinia Shire Council welcomes your feedback on the concept plans for a new community centre in Garfield North. Feedback is open until 30 June 2022.
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Applications now open for Cardinia Shire Heritage Grants 2022–23!
Applications for Cardinia Shire Council's Heritage Grants 2022–23 are now open.
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Low-cost cat desexing now available
Cardinia Shire Council, the National Desexing Network and local veterinary clinics are encouraging cat-owners to take part in a subsidised desexing program for cats.
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Former AFL player Wayne Schwass to speak on mental health at Cardinia Business Breakfast
Former AFL player, Wayne Schwass, will be speaking at the next Cardinia Business Networking Breakfast!
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Last chance to have your say on Cardinia Life redevelopment
With community engagement finishing on 15 May, now is your last chance to help us create plans and seek funding for a proposed redevelopment of Cardinia Life!
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Get moving at Parklife IDAHOBIT Movement Festival!
Community members are invited to get moving at Parklife IDAHOBIT Movement Festival on Sunday 15 May!
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Pledge welcomed for new Nar Nar Goon Netball Club pavilion
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed an election commitment from Jason Wood, Federal Member for La Trobe of $2.8 million for a new Nar Nar Goon Netball Club pavilion.
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Applications are now open for the Cardinia Community Leadership Program
Applications are now open for the 2022 Cardinia Community Leadership Program.
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National Reconciliation Week at the Hills Hub in Emerald
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging the local community to take part in National Reconciliation Week at the Hills Hub in Emerald.
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Council welcomes additional funding for vital community infrastructure projects
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to welcome additional funding of $2.58 million received under the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Phase 3).
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Upgrade works to Princess Avenue and Crichton Road in Emerald are now complete
The first two roads in Council’s 8-year Better Local Roads – Sealing the Hills Program are now complete, with Princess Avenue and Crichton Road in Emerald now sealed!
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Pledge welcomed for multicultural and community hub
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed an election commitment from Jason Wood, Federal Member for La Trobe of $12.5 million towards a project to deliver a local multicultural and community hub.
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Get involved in the City Nature Challenge
Cardinia Shire is coming together with more than 20 councils across Greater Melbourne, to participate in one of the world’s biggest community science events, the City Nature Challenge.
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Help prevent family violence in Cardinia Shire
Tickets for the 2022 Together We Can Community Leadership Summit are now available!
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Working together to redevelop Cardinia Life
Community feedback is needed to help develop plans and seek funding to redevelop one of our major community assets, Cardinia Life in Pakenham.
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Final design for the new Cochrane Park Skate Park, Koo Wee Rup
Construction is set to begin next week on the new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup.
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Council opens Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve public toilet facilities
Cardinia Shire Council has officially opened the Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve new public toilet facility for the local community.
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Council welcomes funding pledge for Upper Beaconsfield facilities
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed an election commitment from the federal government of $2.7 million towards upgraded and new facilities for the community at the Upper Beaconsfield Recreation
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Meet the artist, John Krzywokulski, at Cardinia Cultural Centre
Book now to meet the artist of Escaping Reality, John Krzywokulski, whose work is currently on exhibition at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Have your say on Council’s draft Economic Development Strategy
Businesses and community members are encouraged to have their say on Council’s draft Economic Development Strategy.
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Local blokes connect at free Cardinia Shire Blokes Night
Local blokes are invited to attend Deep Creek Golf Club for a free night out with AFL legend Doug Hawkins and Senior Coach of Phillip Island Football Club Beau Vernon.
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2022 ANZAC Day in Cardinia Shire
Council is proud to support a number of community ANZAC Day services happening throughout Cardinia Shire on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 April.