Latest news
Emerald Lake Precinct Strategic Plan 2020–30 endorsed
At its meeting on last night, Cardinia Shire Council endorsed the Emerald Lake Precinct Strategic Plan 2020–30.
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Removal of native trees without planning approval
Cardinia Shire Council is investigating the removal of several native trees without planning approval, from land in the Timbertop Estate, Officer.
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Get your racquet on this February and March!
Koo Wee Rup Tennis Club and the Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre are encouraging people aged between 25-45 to ‘get their racquet on’ and join an Open Court Session this February and March.
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Draft Amendment C240: improving built form outcomes in Koo Wee Rup
You’re invited to have your say on a draft planning scheme amendment which formalises planning objectives outlined in the adopted Koo Wee Rup Township Strategy.
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Lake Side Sounds debuts at Emerald Lake Park!
Lake Side Sounds concert is set to make its debut at Emerald Lake Park this weekend, Sunday 16 February 2020, with Cardinia Shire’s very own 2019 music residency artists taking to the stage.
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Ageing Well newsletter – edition 5 out now!
Edition 5 of Cardinia Shire’s Ageing Well Newsletter is out now.
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Cardinia Shire’s Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program participants announced!
Council is proud to announce the successful applicants of the 2020 Cardinia Shire Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program.
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Nominations now open for the 2020 Stan Henwood Awards
Nominations are now open for the annual Stan Henwood Award, which recognises outstanding individuals in Cardinia Shire who have made significant contributions to the community.
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Applications now open for 2020-21 grant programs
Applications are now open for a range of Cardinia Shire Council’s 2020-21 community grant programs.
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Changes to pool legislation
Cardinia Shire residents who own a pool or spa must register their facilities under new changes to Victorian Government legislation.
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Cardinia Shire’s Cultural Diversity Plan 2019–23 adopted
Cardinia Shire Council recently adopted its second Cultural Diversity Plan in recognition of Cardinia Shire’s expanding culturally and linguistically diverse community.
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Mark your diaries with the sounds of summer!
It’s almost time to grab the picnic blanket and spread out on the lush green lawns of Emerald Lake Park and enjoy a free music concert this February and March!
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March with us at this year’s Midsumma Pride March!
Council is inviting community members to join Cardinia Shire representatives marching in this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, Sunday 2 February 2020.
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Congratulations to Cardinia Shire Australia Day winners and nominees!
Cardinia Shire’s Australia Day 2020 award winners were announced as part of Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday.
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Artists sought for creative bushfire recovery program
Local artists are encouraged to apply for a rare opportunity to participate in a creative program that supports the recovery of the community after the Bunyip Complex Fires in March 2019.
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Growing suburbs funds support community
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $6.7 million in funding for local community projects in Cardinia Shire through the Victorian Government’s 2019–20 Growing Suburbs Fund.
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All welcome to attend Cardinia Shire South Sudanese Community Day
Cardinia Shire Council invites community members to attend the 2020 Cardinia Shire South Sudanese Community Day on Saturday 1 February at Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham.
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Cardinia Shire 2020 Australia Day Award nominees announced
Council was proud to announce the Cardinia Shire 2020 Australia Day Award Nominees last night, Monday 20 January, at a special VIP Nominee Reception at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Gembrook Leisure Park officially opens!
The recently upgraded Gembrook Leisure Park was yesterday officially opened by the Hon Jason Wood MP, Harriet Shing MP and Cardinia Shire Council.
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Sounds of summer 2020
Spread out a picnic blanket on the lush green lawns of Emerald Lake Park and enjoy a free music concert this February and March!
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Cardinia Shire’s 2020 Australia Day Ambassador announced
Founder of ‘I CAN Network’ Chris Varney has been announced as Cardinia Shire’s flagship 2020 Australia Day Event ambassador.
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Outdoor pools closed for Wednesday 15 January 2020
Please be advised that all of Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools have been closed today (Wednesday 15 January 2020) due to very poor air quality from the fires in eastern Victoria.
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Australia Day 2020 in Cardinia Shire
Events will be held across Cardinia Shire for the community to enjoy this Australia Day, Sunday 26 January, including the flagship Cardinia Shire Australia Day Event at Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Emergency preparedness pop-up events
Council will host a stall at the Lang Lang Agricultural Show and Upper Beaconsfield Village Festival to promote bushfire safety, emergency preparedness and evacuation kits, and green waste options.
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Mayor's message re East Gippsland and North East Victoria fires
A message from Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield regarding the East Gippsland and North East Victoria fires.
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James Bathe Reserve nearing completion
The construction of the new James Bathe Reserve, located at 67 Caversham Drive, Pakenham, is nearing completion, with facilities scheduled to be open to and bookable by the community in early-2020.
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New waste contracts to reduce waste to landfill
Cardinia Shire Council this week awarded two waste contracts that will bring future waste service improvements to our community.
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Recycle right and be rewarded!
Cardinia Shire Council has commenced a Bin Education Program to encourage residents to continue to recycle right and reduce contamination.
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Pepi’s Land netball pavilion construction tender awarded
At its meeting on Monday 9 December, Cardinia Shire Council awarded the tender for the construction of the Pepi’s Land netball pavilion, in Emerald.
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Music residency sings the tune of Cardinia
Cardinia Shire Council has just wrapped up its Music Residency Program and the result is music to locals’ ears.