Latest news
Community Wetland Planting Day at Cardinia Lakes
Cardinia Shire residents are invited to take part in a community wetland planting day at Cardinia Lakes on Saturday June 15.
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Teenagers are set these school holidays
There’s plenty happening around the Cardinia Shire to keep teenagers entertained these school holidays!
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More volunteers come to aid of fire-affected community
Community members from the bushfire-affected areas are benefiting from the help of more volunteers, with disaster relief agency Samaritan’s Purse having joined the recovery effort on Monday 3 June.
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Say ‘boo to the flu’ with a free flu vaccine
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging the community to say ‘boo to the flu!’
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Shaping the future of the arts in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community input into the development of a new Arts and Culture Strategy.
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Stargazing at Emerald Lake Park - Cancelled
Starlight, star bright, all the stars you’ll see this night!
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2019 Stan Henwood Award winner and volunteers celebrated
Cardinia Shire Council and community celebrated 2019 Stan Henwood Award winner, Wendy Andrews, and the amazing efforts of local volunteers at a ceremony in Pakenham last night.
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Cardinia Primary School is Mobile March’s most active school
Cardinia Primary School was yesterday awarded with the Mobile March trophy for being the most active school in this year’s Mobile March campaign.
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Improving access to safe, secure and affordable housing
Applications are currently open to the community for membership on a new social and affordable housing partnership group in Cardinia Shire.
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Community members invited to apply for bushfire recovery committee
A committee comprised of community members is being established to help steer the community’s recovery from the Bunyip Complex bushfires.
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Celebrating diversity in our community on IDAHOBIT Day
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to come together for a flag raising to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
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Applications for 2020 kindergarten registration open
Families in Cardinia Shire are encouraged to register for 2020 kindergarten places by 5pm, Friday 28 June 2019, for first round offers.
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BMX and skate upgrades for Alma Treloar Reserve, Cockatoo
Cardinia Shire Council is currently seeking community feedback on the design of Alma Treloar Reserve’s BMX pump track and skate park upgrades.
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Bob James - Emerald Quarry Reserve Planting Day
Cardinia Shire Council is working with Johns Hill Landcare group and the neighbouring community during National Volunteer Week to revegetate the historic Bob James - Emerald Quarry Reserve.
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Take a step in the right direction
Tickets are now on sale for the Casey Cardinia Business Breakfast, which will feature guest speaker Casey May of Redsteps Marketing Agency.
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Recycling recommences
Cardinia Shire Council confirms residents’ kerbside recycling processing has resumed.
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Draft 2019–20 Budget & Council Plan on exhibition
Cardinia Shire Council invites community feedback on the draft 2019–20 Budget and draft amended Council Plan until 5pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019.
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Have your say on the draft Worrell Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft masterplan for Worrell Reserve, Emerald until 5pm, Sunday 26 May 2019.
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Upcoming hard and bundled green waste collection
Cardinia Shire Council’s residential hard and bundled green waste collection starts in Zone 1 on Tuesday 23 April 2019. The collection will run through five zones across the shire over five weeks.
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Book now for final FREE waste workshop
Bookings are now open for the final FREE ‘Composting for beginners’ workshop at Hewitt Eco House in Koo Wee Rup, from 10am–12pm on Sunday 5 May 2019.
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Detox Your Home, no green smoothies needed
Declutter and dispose of your unwanted household chemicals at Cardinia Shire’s FREE Detox Your Home and DrumMUSTER mobile collection event in Pakenham on Saturday 27 April 2019.
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Recycling negotiations continue
Although our recycling processor, SKM, has reopened all of its processing sites, these sites are operating at a limited capacity.
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Council welcomes Victorian Government's support program for bushfire clean up
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement on Friday (5 April) of a clean-up program for property owners impacted by the Bunyip Complex bushfires.
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Council officially opens ‘The Point’ in Pakenham
A new youth activity space and a youth and mental health services facility are now open at the newly renovated ‘The Point’ precinct in Pakenham.
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Councils welcome $300m in federal roads funding
Cardinia Shire and Yarra Ranges Councils have welcomed the federal government’s recent budget announcement of $300 million to seal roads in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds.
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Share your ideas now for a more age-friendly Cardinia Shire
Council is reminding residents to share their ideas for the development of the Ageing Well Strategy 2019–24 before consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 22 April 2019.
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Pakenham kindergarten revamped and reopened
Families and community rejoiced today as the revamped Pakenham kindergarten was officially reopened.
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Council welcomes funding to plan a multicultural hub
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to support the planning and design of a new multicultural hub concept within Cardinia Shire.
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Community meeting for bushfire-affected residents this Friday
A meeting for community members impacted by the Bunyip State Park bushfires is being held this Friday 5 April at 6pm at Tonimbuk Hall, the location of the community bushfire recovery centre.
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Family movie night done differently
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting the first Lakelight Cinema at Emerald Lake Park and the community is invited to bring their family movie night outdoors.