Latest news
Council’s draft budget and updated Rating and Revenue Plan now open for feedback
Cardinia Shire invites the community to provide feedback on the 2026–27 Draft Budget and updated Rating and Revenue Plan 2025-29.
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Statement regarding Lang Lang SERA and Lang Lang bypass
Statement from Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen.
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Update to Care Finder service providers available in Cardinia Shire
Care Finder service providers supporting Cardinia Shire residents have changed, however, vulnerable older people will continue to receive the same free, face‑to‑face support.
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Swap weeds for native plants at Pakenham’s Trees for Weeds event
Do you have weeds in your garden? Learn how to manage your weeds and swap them for free local native plants at the upcoming Trees for Weeds event in Pakenham.
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Statement regarding Lang Lang SERA
Statement from Cardinia Shire Council
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Building a better Pakenham: works to start in Station Street
Works are progressing on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project, with construction expected to start on the corner of Main Street and Station Street in Pakenham from 27 April 2026.
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Let’s be clear on glass: Council urges rethink on purple bin plans
Cardinia Shire Council is delaying the rollout of glass only bins for all households, calling on the Victorian Government for more time, information and support for councils.
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Community invited to Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil to honour lives impacted by family violence
Council is inviting community members to come together for the 2026 Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil to recognise those in our community whose lives have been impacted by family violence.
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Laying the groundwork for future progress on our unsealed roads
Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed the Local Street Sealing Initiative (LSSI), establishing a consistent framework to guide how unsealed residential roads may be considered for future upgrades.
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Draft Planning Scheme Review Part A on public exhibition
The Draft Cardinia Planning Scheme Review – Part A is now on public exhibition, and community members are invited to provide feedback.
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Building better BMX tracks in Bunyip
Upgrade works are now underway on the Bunyip Sanctuary BMX track.
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Calling Cardinia Shire creatives: join the Arts and Culture Reference Group
Council is calling on local creatives to help shape the future of arts and culture across the shire, with expressions of interest now open to fill two vacancies on the Arts and Culture Reference Group
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Council adopts plan to build on reconciliation in Cardinia
Cardinia Shire Council has formally adopted its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2028, marking an important milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
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Vandalism at Toomuc Recreation Reserve and temporary closure of Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council is aware of the vandalism that took place at Toomuc Recreation Reserve on Monday 6 April that has resulted in a power outage to the entire reserve, including Cardinia Life.
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New contract manager to lead immunisation services for Casey, Cardinia and Baw Baw Councils
Joint media release
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Council invites expressions of interest for future management of Pakenham Golf Course
Expressions of interest (EOI) are now open for the future management of the Pakenham Golf Course at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham.
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Upgraded Cockatoo Community Complex now home to Cockatoo Community House
Cardinia Shire Council has completed major building upgrades to the Cockatoo Community Complex and proudly welcomes Cockatoo Community House into the newly revamped community space.
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Alleged removal of vulnerable Grey headed Flying Fox (GHFF) habitat in Koo Wee Rup
Council is aware of the concerns regarding the alleged removal of Grey headed Flying Fox (GHFF) habitat on privately owned land in Koo Wee Rup.
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Community invited to help protect Cardinia Shire’s most significant trees
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community members to nominate any tree that deserves recognition and protection through our Cardinia Planning Scheme.
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Emergency relief service opens its doors in Cockatoo
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to welcome the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) to Cockatoo, providing additional support to residents experiencing financial hardship.
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Committee appointed to help shape Cardinia Shire’s food and agribusiness future
Cardinia Shire Council has appointed 10 community representatives to its newly formed Food and Agribusiness Advisory Committee to help guide the future of the shire’s food and agribusiness sector.
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Council awards contract for upgrade of core business systems
Cardinia Shire Council is set to progress a significant transformation of its core business systems, awarding the contract for the software provider at the Council meeting on Monday 16 March.
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Cardinia Shire is coming alive this Autumn
Cardinia Shire is coming alive this Autumn, with a season full of activities and opportunities inviting everyone to explore, get active and connect throughout our parks, reserves and open spaces.
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Access free and confidential financial advice at Cardinia’s Bring Your Bills Day
Following an overwhelmingly successful event in 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing its Bring Your Bills Day back to Pakenham this year.
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Paw-sitive upgrades underway at Alma Treloar Reserve
Upgrade works are now underway on the Alma Treloar Reserve dog park in Cockatoo.
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Clear the garden clutter this Autumn with our free Green Waste Drop Off
From 10 - 13 April 2026, Cardinia Shire residents can drop off their excess green waste for free at the Cleanaway Resource Recovery Centre in Lysterfield.
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Don’t fur-get to register your pets!
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging all pet owners to register or renew their pet’s registration by 10 April.
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Young talent set to shine at this year’s Pakenham Show
Cardinia Shire’s young people are set to light up the stage and shred the skate ramp at this year’s Pakenham Show.
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Have your say on proposed name for Garfield reserve
Cardinia Shire Council invites community feedback on a proposal to name a Garfield reserve in honour of a local volunteer.
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Nominate a legendary local volunteer for the 2026 Stan Henwood Award
Nominations are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s annual volunteer award, that shines a light on locals who dedicate their time towards improving and enriching the community.
