Latest news
Celebrating our 2026 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Award Winners!
Cardinia Shire Council was proud to announce and celebrate the nominees and winners of the 2026 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony on Thursday 22 January.
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Major progress underway on the Pakenham Revitalisation project
Works on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project continue to progress, with major construction almost complete along Drake Place.
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Let’s keep Cardinia Shire clean: Register now for Clean Up Australia Day 2026!
To help keep Cardinia Shire clean, green and litter‑free, Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging the community to take part in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 1 March 2026.
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Local schools and kinders closed due to fire rating
Due to the extreme fire danger rating on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 2026, the Department of Education has closed eight schools, kindergartens and early learning centres in Cardinia Shire.
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Explore jobs, skills and career pathway opportunities at the 2026 Job and Skills Showcase
Connect with leading local businesses and uncover new career possibilities at Cardinia Shire Council’s 2026 Jobs and Skills Showcase.
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Pakenham Lakeside fountain update
From Monday 2 February 2026, the fountain at Pakenham Lakeside will be temporarily turned off.
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Wellbeing Support Grants now open
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s 2026-27 Wellbeing Support Grants program.
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Plans to reimagine Officer’s iconic kiln site are now on public exhibition
Cardinia Shire Council is exhibiting proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C282card and planning permit (T230528), offering a renewed future for the historic James Hicks pottery site in Officer.
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Free green waste drop-off in Pakenham!
To help residents clear out their gardens and tidy up their properties this summer, Cardinia Shire Council is holding free green waste drop off days this February.
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Share her story: recognising the women who inspire our community
Do you know an inspiring woman who is making a difference in the local community? If the answer is yes, we want to hear her story!
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Have your say on concept designs for Lauriston Estate Park playspace upgrade
Council is inviting the community to share their preference on design options aimed at improving the playspace at Lauriston Estate Park, Koo Wee Rup.
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Help shape the future of food and agribusiness in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is strengthening the shire’s food and agribusiness sector and is calling on the community to get involved.
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Cardinia Shire's 2026 Australia Day Award nominees announced
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2026.
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Seeking community feedback on concept design for Bunyip Sanctuary BMX Track Renewal
Council has developed a concept design for the renewal of the Bunyip Sanctuary BMX Track on Wattletree Road and invites the community to review and provide feedback.
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Closure of Council Buildings in Bushfire Prone Area - Friday 9 January 2026
Friday 9 January 2026 has been declared a Total Fire Ban for Victoria.
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New year, new Pakenham: Revitalisation works to restart
Construction has restarted on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project.
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Upcoming resurfacing works on Cardinia Life car park
Cardinia Shire Council is scheduled to complete car park resurfacing works at Cardinia Life in Pakenham from Monday 12 January.
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Cardinia Shire Council statement
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen has confirmed he will return from his leave of absence and will resume his Mayoral and Councillor duties in full, effective immediately.
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Celebrating Christmas Together
Council is delighted to announce the resounding success of the 2025 Christmas Together program, an initiative that has brought joy, support, and a true sense of community to our shire.
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Pakenham Outdoor Pool update
Essential maintenance and upgrade works at Pakenham Outdoor Pool are progressing.
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Jingle all the way to Council’s free Recycling Drive and Drop event
Cardinia Shire Council’s Christmas drop-off event just got bigger and better!
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Pakenham Golf Course update
Expressions of interest for the future management of the Pakenham Golf Course at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham, will be sought in the new year.
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Council sets the agenda for advocacy priorities
Cardinia Shire Council has set a bold vision for the future with the adoption of its Advocacy Agenda 2025–29 to drive Council’s advocacy efforts in the lead up to the 2026 State election and beyond.
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Council adopts O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted the updated O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve Masterplan, a long-term vision for the site to meet the sport and recreation needs of our growing community.
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Cardinia Shire’s Gardens for Wildlife program is growing – and we’d love you to be part of it!
This program is all about helping Cardinia Shire residents create wildlife-friendly gardens that support local biodiversity and an adaptive environment. And the best part? You get to help shape it!
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Council welcomes Victorian Government funding to expand kindergarten places in Cockatoo
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce that Cockatoo Kindergarten will soon benefit from additional kindergarten places and upgraded facilities, with support from the Victorian Government.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s draft Reconciliation Action Plan now open for public exhibition
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community members to review the draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025–2027 that aims to further strengthen reconciliation across the Shire.
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Statement from Cardinia Shire Deputy Mayor Cr Liz Roberts
Cardinia Shire Council is deeply saddened by the tragic events in Bondi.
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Cardinia Shire Council statement
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen has been granted a leave of absence from his role as Mayor and Councillor due to work requirements.
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Help shape the future of arts, culture and events in Cardinia
We’re inviting the community to help shape two new policies designed to create a thriving arts and cultural scene in our community.
