Latest news
Cardinia Shire Council launches new bookable hard waste collection service
Bookings are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s new bookable hard waste collection service commencing from 1 July 2020.
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Cardinia Shire’s Ageing Well Strategy 2019–25 adopted
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its Ageing Well Strategy 2019–25.
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New contract jobs coming soon to Cardinia Shire
Council will be creating around 60 new contract jobs for local residents as part of the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria fund.
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Worrell Recreation Reserve Master Plan adopted
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted the Worrell Recreation Reserve Master Plan.
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Support for people feeling isolated during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and the need to slow the virus’ spread mean many people are struggling with having little to no face-to-face contact with others.
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Have your say: draft Governance rules
Cardinia Shire Council, as required by the new local government act (Local Government Act 2020), has placed draft Governance Rules on community exhibition.
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Connect magazine has hit the streets!
The latest edition of Connect magazine has hit the streets of Cardinia Shire.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information – reintroduction of Stage 3 restrictions
The state government has announced the reinstatement of Stage 3 'Stay at Home' restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne from 11:59pm Wednesday 8 July for six weeks.
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Beautification Grant Program 2020/21 now open!
Council’s Beautification Grant Program 2020/21 is now open for project submissions.
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Have Your Say: PB Ronald Reserve Draft Master Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the PB Ronald Reserve Draft Master Plan.
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Have your say: Public toilet strategy
The community is invited to provide input into the development of a Public Toilet Strategy.
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Applications for 2021 kindergarten registration closing soon
Cardinia Shire Council is reminding families that any new 2021 kindergarten registrations must be submitted by this Friday (26 June 2020) to be included in first round offers.
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Celebrate Plastic Free July with our All Things Reusable virtual workshop!
Community members are invited to attend a free virtual workshop to learn about ways to reduce waste in and around the home.
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Refugee Week 2020
This Refugee Week (14 - 21 June), the Refugee Council of Australia is encouraging people to ‘share a meal, share a story’.
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First of Cardinia Shire’s COVID-19 community support grants recipients announced
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce the first recipients of the new COVID-19 Community Connection Grants and Relief Provider Support Grants programs.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s 2020–21 budget and Council plan adopted
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its 2020–21 budget.
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Stirring a cuppa for seniors
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year on 15 June to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society, elder abuse.
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Have your say on ageing well in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is now inviting feedback on the draft Ageing Well Strategy 2019–25.
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Music Residency artists and events announced!
Council is proud to announce its 2020 Music Residency participants as well as a series of NEW online music events performed by this year’s artists!
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Mount Cannibal Reserve closed for car park works
Mount Cannibal Reserve will be closed on Tuesday 9 Wednesday 10, and Thursday 11 June for car park works.
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Have your say on Cardinia Shire’s future adventure and nature park
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking additional community feedback to help shape the design of the future Officer District Park.
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Ageing Well publication – Edition 6 out now!
Edition 6 of Cardinia Shire’s Ageing Well Newsletter is out now.
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Join the Youth Services News team!
The latest edition of the ‘Cardinia Shire Youth Services News’ e-zine is out now and the Cardinia Shire Youth Services team is on the hunt for young people to help develop future editions!
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Pavilion project: $2.45m works start at Gembrook Recreation Reserve
Cardinia Shire Council has commenced works to redevelop the sporting pavilion at Gembrook Recreation Reserve.
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Reminder: Applications for 2021 kindergarten registration 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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Playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gym equipment reopening
In line with state government restrictions being eased, Cardinia Shire Council’s playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment will reopen to the public from Tuesday 26 May.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s Heritage Grants 2020–21 applications now open
Applications for Cardinia Shire Council's Heritage Grants 2020–21 are currently open.
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Cardinia Shire shares its green homes and gardens
Cardinia Shire Council’s new Green Homes and Gardens project is Connecting Cardinia and helping residents to learn about disposing of waste properly and their local environment.
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2020 Stan Henwood Award winner announced!
Cardinia Shire Council has commenced National Volunteer Week by announcing this year’s Stan Henwood Award winner as Pakenham resident Ken Rook.
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The Working for Victoria scheme's community cleansing blitz is coming to Cardinia Shire!
You may notice Citywide cleansing workers hitting our local streets in stages from tomorrow (Saturday 16 May), working in shifts from 7am to 6pm daily, 7 days per week, for the next few weeks.