Latest news
Draft 2019–20 Budget & Council Plan on exhibition
Cardinia Shire Council invites community feedback on the draft 2019–20 Budget and draft amended Council Plan until 5pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019.
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Have your say on the draft Worrell Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft masterplan for Worrell Reserve, Emerald until 5pm, Sunday 26 May 2019.
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Upcoming hard and bundled green waste collection
Cardinia Shire Council’s residential hard and bundled green waste collection starts in Zone 1 on Tuesday 23 April 2019. The collection will run through five zones across the shire over five weeks.
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Book now for final FREE waste workshop
Bookings are now open for the final FREE ‘Composting for beginners’ workshop at Hewitt Eco House in Koo Wee Rup, from 10am–12pm on Sunday 5 May 2019.
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Detox Your Home, no green smoothies needed
Declutter and dispose of your unwanted household chemicals at Cardinia Shire’s FREE Detox Your Home and DrumMUSTER mobile collection event in Pakenham on Saturday 27 April 2019.
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Recycling negotiations continue
Although our recycling processor, SKM, has reopened all of its processing sites, these sites are operating at a limited capacity.
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Council welcomes Victorian Government's support program for bushfire clean up
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement on Friday (5 April) of a clean-up program for property owners impacted by the Bunyip Complex bushfires.
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Council officially opens ‘The Point’ in Pakenham
A new youth activity space and a youth and mental health services facility are now open at the newly renovated ‘The Point’ precinct in Pakenham.
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Councils welcome $300m in federal roads funding
Cardinia Shire and Yarra Ranges Councils have welcomed the federal government’s recent budget announcement of $300 million to seal roads in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds.
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Share your ideas now for a more age-friendly Cardinia Shire
Council is reminding residents to share their ideas for the development of the Ageing Well Strategy 2019–24 before consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 22 April 2019.
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Pakenham kindergarten revamped and reopened
Families and community rejoiced today as the revamped Pakenham kindergarten was officially reopened.
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Council welcomes funding to plan a multicultural hub
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to support the planning and design of a new multicultural hub concept within Cardinia Shire.
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Community meeting for bushfire-affected residents this Friday
A meeting for community members impacted by the Bunyip State Park bushfires is being held this Friday 5 April at 6pm at Tonimbuk Hall, the location of the community bushfire recovery centre.
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Family movie night done differently
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting the first Lakelight Cinema at Emerald Lake Park and the community is invited to bring their family movie night outdoors.
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Hunt for Easter treasure at Emerald Lake Park
Cardinia Shire Council’s annual Easter Treasure Hunt will be held 11am–3pm on Sunday 21 April at Emerald Lake Park, Emerald Lake Road in Emerald.
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Council welcomes funding for youth facility project
Cardinia Shire Council today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $1.5 million in funding toward a project to expand the My Place youth facility.
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Volunteers sought for Cardinia Shire’s L2P Program
Kooweerup Regional Health Service (KRHS) is urgently seeking volunteers to mentor young learner drivers in the Cardinia Shire L2P Program.
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Pet owners reminded to update their details with Council
Cardinia Shire pet owners are being reminded to update their pet ownership details with Council in the lead up to pet registrations, due Friday 10 May 2019.
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Council welcomes funding for Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve project
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $1,208,000 in funding toward the Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve football/cricket pavilion redevelopment.
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Applications now open for community grants 2019
Cardinia Shire Council’s Community wellbeing support and Festivals and events grant programs are now open for applications.
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Kicking goals for Worrell Reserve
Further upgrades to Worrell Reserve are set to kick off, with a tender for pavilion construction works awarded at the ordinary Council meeting on Monday 18 March.
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Bushfire Community Recovery Centre at Tonimbuk from Monday 25 March
The Community Bushfire Recovery Centre for the Bunyip Complex Fire will be located at the Tonimbuk Hall from Monday 25 March 2019.
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Council welcomes $70m road upgrade announcement
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s funding announcement of $70 million for a comprehensive road upgrade package at Pakenham’s Racecourse Road.
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Cardinia Shire Community Summit 2019
Community members and local social and health-sector organisations are invited to the Cardinia Shire Community Summit 2019.
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Mayor statement - Bunyip State Park fire
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Graeme Moore says he is devastated on behalf of his community.
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5 March 2019: Media statement re Bunyip Complex Fire
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Graeme Moore again expresses his heartfelt thoughts to our community.
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Bunyip State Park fire: Recovery information
For all information on Bunyip State Park fire recovery, go to: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/emergency
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3 March 2019: Media statement re Bunyip Complex Fire
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Graeme Moore expresses his heartfelt thoughts to our community.
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Ready, set, go! Mobile March 2019 starts this week
Ready, set, go! Mobile March 2019 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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Last of Summer Music Series for 2019
Squeeze the last sizzle out of summer at the final Summer Music Series concert for 2019 this Sunday 24 February.