Latest news
Key strategies adopted by Council
Four key strategic documents that will help guide the future of our shire were adopted by Council at last night’s Council meeting.
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New strategy for better, more accessible public toilets
Cardinia Shire Council adopted a Public Toilet Strategy at last night’s council meeting.
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Drop-in centres still open for residents affected by storm
Drop-in centres at Emerald and Cockatoo are still open for residents affected by last week’s storm.
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Take the Plastic Free July challenge with Council’s free workshops!
Celebrate Plastic Free July with Council’s All Things Reusable workshops.
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COVID-19 restrictions eased for metropolitan Melbourne
The Victorian Government has announced that COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne will be eased from 11:59pm, Thursday 17 June 2021.
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New CCTV rolls out in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council will install CCTV at four locations across the shire to further boost safety and security for the community.
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Westernport Ward by-election candidate information session
The Victorian Electoral Commission is running a free Candidate Information Session at the Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre at 6pm on Wednesday 16 June 2021.
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Drop-in centre for residents affected by storm activated at Hills Hub in Emerald
A drop-in centre is now available at Council’s Hills Hub in Emerald for residents affected by the recent storm.
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Volunteer at Emerald Museum!
Community members are invited to join the Emerald Museum committee.
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Applications for 2022 kindergarten registration remain open
Council is reminding families that any new 2022 kindergarten registrations or changes to placement preferences need to be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 30 June 2021 for first-round offers.
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COVID-19 restrictions extended for metropolitan Melbourne
The Victorian Government has announced that COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne will be extended from 11:59pm, Thursday 3 June for 7 days.
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Ageing Well Newsletter edition 9 out now!
The ninth edition of Council’s Ageing Well newsletter is out now.
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Cardinia Shire Council signs on to VECO, Australia’s largest-ever emissions reduction project by local government
Council is proud to be one of forty-six Victorian councils to sign on to the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia.
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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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Changes to COVID-19 restrictions
The Victorian Government has announced new COVID-19 restrictions from 11:59pm tonight, Thursday 27 May.
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Construction underway at Toomuc Recreation Reserve
Construction is underway at Toomuc Recreation Reserve in Pakenham.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Week
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents to come along to a free community event in June to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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Bushfire recovery book hub ready for winter!
It’s now even easier for residents of Tonimbuk, Garfield North and surrounding townships to curl up with a good book this winter with the placement of two street libraries in the area.
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2021 Stan Henwood award winner and volunteers celebrated!
Cardinia Shire Council and community celebrated the shire’s 2021 Stan Henwood Award winner and the amazing efforts of local volunteers at a ceremony at the Cardinia Cultural Centre last night.
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Applications for 2022 kindergarten registrations are open
Families in Cardinia Shire are encouraged to register for 2022 kindergarten places by 5pm Wednesday 30 June 2021 to be considered for first-round offers.
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Cardinia Road speed limit change
The speed limit will change from 100km/h to 80km/h on a 6.5km stretch of Cardinia Road between Centenary Boulevard, Officer South to Ballarto Road in Cardinia.
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Driver behaviour in the spotlight this National Road Safety Week
Cardinia Shire Council is urging drivers to demonstrate positive driver behaviour on the roads this National Road Safety Week.
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National Reconciliation Week in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire residents are invited to recognise National Reconciliation Week 2021 by taking part in local events exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.
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Have your say on Cardinia Shire’s Equestrian Strategy review
Council is currently reviewing its Equestrian Strategy (2014) and is seeking community feedback.
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Public exhibition for introducing new advertising signage design guidelines into Cardinia Planning Scheme
New advertising signage design guidelines are on public exhibition for local businesses in Cardinia Shire.
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Imagine Cardinia: Last chance to have your say!
Feedback on the draft Imagine Cardinia documents is closing soon!
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Council announced as finalist for prestigious sport award
Cardinia Shire Council has been announced as a finalist in the Victorian Sport Awards.
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New interactive map to help make more inclusive public spaces for everyone in Cardinia
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to be part of a state-wide project that will help plan and advocate for improvements to community safety.
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Free events to support community connection in the wake of COVID-19
Cardinia Shire Council’s COVID-19 Community Recovery Committee has planned a series of community events designed to build community connection following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Register now for the 2021 Volunteer Reception and Stan Henwood presentation!
Registrations for the 2021 Volunteer Reception and Stan Henwood presentation are now open.