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Seniors Festival fun in Cardinia Shire
Throughout October, over 30 local events will take place in Cardinia Shire to celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival.
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Transforming Pakenham: Tender approved for Gateway precinct upgrade
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Stage 1 tender for the Pakenham Revitalisation project has been successfully endorsed at the September 2025 Council Meeting.
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Have your say on the draft O'Neil Road Recreation Reserve Masterplan
Council is reviewing the O'Neil Road Recreation Reserve Masterplan and invites community feedback on the proposed changes.
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Have your say on Ebony Drive (Jarrah Court) Reserve playground
Council is planning to renew Ebony Drive (Jarrah Court) Reserve playground in Pakenham and invites community feedback.
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Celebrating 80 years of Earth, Clay & Fire with Robert Gordon Pottery
Cardinia Cultural Centre presents “Eighty Years of Earth, Clay & Fire,” celebrating the legacy of Robert Gordon Pottery, one of Australia’s most iconic ceramic and family-run businesses.
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Applications open for Corridors for Wildlife program
Landowners can now apply for Cardinia Shire Council’s Corridors for Wildlife program, a new initiative that provides free plants to help residents revegetate their land and restore native habitat.
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2026/2027 Community Capital Works Grants
Stage 1 Project Proposal applications for the 2026/2027 Community Capital Works Grants (CCWG) program will open on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
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Cardinia Shire Council appoints new CEO
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation for the next five years, following an extensive independent recruitment process.
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Drop-off your green waste and ‘leaf’ it to us!
Residents are encouraged to drop-off their green waste for FREE at the upcoming Green-waste drop off events in Pakenham and Lysterfield.
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Tender awarded for construction of Youth Hub project
Cardinia Shire Council has awarded the tender for construction of the Youth Hub in Pakenham.
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Update regarding distribution of rate notices
Due to circumstances beyond Council’s control, we are experiencing a delay in generating and distributing printed and electronic rate notices for the 2025-26 rating year.
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Creating Cardinia is on the move again in September!
Cardinia Shire Council’s community engagement initiative, Creating Cardinia on the Move, is back for September with its next pop-up session happening in Pakenham on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
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School holiday fun in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire is the place to be these September school holidays.
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From Bushwalks to Bandicoots: Nature comes alive in the shire this Spring!
Step into nature to celebrate Biodiversity Month this September with free and fun activities supported by Cardinia Shire Council.
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Rodeo inspired art installation officially unveiled
The Lang Lang community, alongside Council representatives gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a new art sculpture that honours the town’s proud rodeo heritage.
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Community Safety Month in Cardinia Shire
Across October, we’ll visiting locations across Cardinia with a series of pop-up events to help you connect with local services and share resources and information for keeping our community safe.
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Get ready to dive into the outdoor pool season
Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun in the sun! Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools will reopen on Monday, 1 December 2025.
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Cardinia Shire Council welcomes announcement of new mental health support service
Cardinia Shire Council welcomes the Victorian’s Government’s announcement that it will establish a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Cardinia Shire.
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Pakenham East naming update
Cardinia Shire Council has lodged its submission to Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) for consideration to adopt the name ‘Honora Fields’ for the area of Pakenham East.
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Building better, smarter, together - Have your say on Cardinia Shire’s draft Asset Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting the community to have their say on the draft 2025-2035 Asset Plan.
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Provide your feedback on Council’s plan for domestic animal management in the shire
With the community’s input, Council has developed a draft Domestic Animal Management Plan and invites feedback.
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Help shape the future of Pakenham Golf Course
Community feedback is invited to help guide the future use of Pakenham Golf Course at Deep Creek Reserve.
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Free My Aged Care and Care finder information session in September
Join us for a free information session about government subsidised aged care services available for Cardinia’s seniors.
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Council celebrates the official opening of Pakenham’s brand new Child and Family Centre
Boollam Boollam Child and Family Centre has officially opened, providing early years services and support to Cardinia Shire families.
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Dig in and swap out: Trees for Weeds returns to Emerald this September
Unsure how to manage the weeds in your garden? Come along to the upcoming Trees for Weeds swap event in Emerald to learn more.
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Grant recipients announced
Cardinia Shire Council have announced the recipients of the 2025/26 Wellbeing Support and Community Capital Works Grants.
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Expressions of interest open for food trading permits at Officer District Park
Cardinia Shire Council is now accepting expressions of interest from mobile coffee, ice cream, and food businesses interested in operating at the new Officer District Park on Lansell Avenue.
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Garfield North Community centre starts to take shape
Construction is progressing on the much-needed Garfield North Community centre, a multifunctional space for local residents and organisations to hold community gatherings and events.
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Exciting new concept design for Alma Treloar Dog Park
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to unveil the concept design for the Alma Treloar Dog Park in Cockatoo, developed with valuable input from the community.
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Sign up for a Victorian Seniors Card and enjoy free public transport during Seniors Festival
The much-anticipated Victorian Seniors Festival is just around the corner.
