Latest news
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.
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Scam alert: Coronavirus-related phishing scam
**SCAM ALERT** Cardinia Shire Council has been alerted to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) related phishing scam.
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Emerald Lake Park and Mt Cannibal reopening with changes
Cardinia Shire Council will reopen Emerald Lake Park, effective Wednesday 13 May, in line with the Victorian Government’s announcement to gradually ease restrictions from 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 May.
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Relief and Recovery Grants: Phase 3 support package announced
Cardinia Shire Council has announced Phase 3 of its $1.6 million Community and Business Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support Package.
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Young people get your creative juices flowing
Cardinia Youth Services are running a writing competition for young people aged 12-24.
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Cardinia Cultural Centre’s ‘Flourish’ Arts Exhibition goes virtual
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a virtual community art exhibition and residents and local art lovers are invited to get involved.
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Nine local artists appointed as facilitators for the Western and Central Gippsland bushfire recovery program
Creative Recovery Network has announced the appointment of nine artists to participate in a new bushfire recovery program designed to support community recovery and resilience building.
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Doing things differently this IDAHOBIT in Cardinia Shire
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to share a rainbow creation and their stories for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2020!
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Apply for Council’s Online Music Residency today!
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking applications from emerging contemporary musicians to take part in an online residency and performance program.
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Have your say: Draft designs for Cardinia Shire dog off-leash areas
Residents and dog lovers are invited to have their say on the draft designs and proposed infrastructure and landscaping to be delivered at designated dog off-leash sites across Cardinia Shire.
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Free green waste drop-off at Lysterfield going ahead with changes
In line with advice from the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services, Council’s free green waste drop off days, scheduled for 1–4 May 2020, will go ahead with some changes.
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New community survey helping to identify and serve local needs
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting the community to help us better understand local needs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic so we can continue to support our residents and businesses.
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Casey Cardinia Libraries is bringing the library to you!
Casey Cardinia Libraries has launched a FREE home delivery service to distribute library items to residents across the Casey Cardinia region.
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Free flu vaccinations available now for eligible community members
Flu vaccinations are now available for eligible community members through Cardinia Shire Council’s free community immunisation service or via a local GP, subject to stock availability.
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Phase 2 of $1.6 million Community Support Package announced
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield has announced Phase 2 of Council’s Community and Business Support Package.
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Digitally 'Connecting Cardinia'
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging community members to connect digitally and share their positive photos and stories.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s waste services continue with some changes
Council is continuing to deliver waste services to our residents, with some changes and extra measures in place in line with state and federal government guidelines.
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Cardinia Shire Council launches Phase 1 Support Package and online help hub
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the first phase of its Community and Business Support Package: COVID-19.
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Cardinia Shire Council launches Coronavirus Online Help Hub
Cardinia Shire Council has launched a new Coronavirus Online Help Hub – an online support and resource centre to assist our community during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Mt Cannibal and Emerald Lake Park closed to visitors
Mount Cannibal and Emerald Lake Park will be temporarily closed to visitors from Friday 3 April 2020 until further notice.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
We are working closely with government health agencies and following their direction regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Better local roads start with community consultation
Last night Cardinia Shire Council resolved to progress key infrastructure projects, which will shape the future of the region for generations to come.
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Councils seek a smarter solution for household rubbish
Cardinia Shire Council and 15 other councils from the south east of Melbourne have commenced the first collective tender for advanced waste processing solutions.
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Applications for 2021 kindergarten registration now 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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Australian Skate Park League series heads to Pakenham
On Saturday 21 March, local skaters, BMXers and scooter-riders will have the opportunity to compete for a regional place as part of the Australian Skate Park League series held at Pakenham Skate Park.