Latest news
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 the newly opened Deep Creek Reserve, 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.
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Cardinia Food Circles named a 2019 VicHealth Award winner
Collective-impact project Cardinia Food Circles was one of 12 winning Victorian projects recognised for outstanding efforts to improve community health across Victoria at the 2019 VicHealth Awards.
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Fire Danger Period 2019–20 has commenced for Cardinia Shire
The 2019–20 Fire Danger Period for Cardinia Shire commenced at 1am today (Monday 16 December 2019), as declared by the Country Fire Association (CFA) Victoria.
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Gembrook netball court construction tender awarded
Cardinia Shire Council has awarded the construction tender for the Gembrook Recreation Reserve netball courts upgrade project.
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A Christmas message from Mayor Cr Jeff Springfield
The festive season is now upon us and we are arriving at the end of another year...
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Bookings open for summer 2020 Teenage School Holiday Program!
Bookings are now open for Council’s summer 2020 Teenage School Holiday Program.
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Construction starts at Comely Banks Reserve
The first sod was officially turned on site at Comely Banks Reserve last Monday, marking the start of construction for a shared-use pavilion at the shire’s newest community and sport hub in Officer.
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Upgraded Cardinia Cultural Centre official opened
The redeveloped Cardinia Cultural Centre opened earlier in November with an official opening, Gallery launch and free family arts day marking the occasion.
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Bestchance early years services
Bestchance has advised Cardinia Shire Council that the kindergarten services they operate within Cardinia Shire are confirmed to continue with no change to current services.
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Blackspot funding to bring better barriers for Bunyip
Cardinia Shire Council will soon install around 3.6 kilometres of guardrail on Main Drain South Road to improve road safety along the stretch of road between Evans Road and Little Road in Bunyip.
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New fans for Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce it will be installing 48 new fans to service all courts in the basketball stadium at Cardinia Life.
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‘Book a court’ a hit for Cochrane Park
Booking a tennis court at Koo Wee Rup’s Cochrane Park is as easy as the click of a button with Cardinia Shire Council’s launch of the ‘book a court’ online system.
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Council’s contract for Kenilworth Avenue
Further improvements are ahead for Kenilworth Avenue following Council’s $1 million-plus investment in Stage 2 of the project.
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Mark your diaries! Pakenham’s Carols by Candlelight returns for 2019
Cardinia Shire Council, with the support of local community groups and businesses, is proud to present the 2019 Pakenham Carols by Candlelight.
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100+ roads for reseal and renewal
Cardinia Shire Council last night awarded contracts to commence more than $3.7 million worth of works on more than a hundred roads across the shire.