Latest news
Pakenham Golf Course update – 2 June 2025
Council continues to investigate its options for the future use of the Pakenham Golf Course, with an external contractor currently engaged to undertake a feasibility study for the site.
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Feedback open on the future use of 1 Halford Street, Upper Beaconsfield
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest and feedback from residents, community groups, and local businesses on the future use of the land at 1 Halford Street, Upper Beaconsfield.
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Volunteers invited to join Cardinia Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee
We’re calling on passionate and committed community volunteers to join our Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee to represent the interests of people with disability in Cardinia Shire.
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Get expert advice on managing your bills
Southeast Community Links (SECL), with support from Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a Bring Your Bills Day event.
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Celebrating the superpower of community at Fusion Festival 2025
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to join the 2025 Fusion Festival celebrations in honour of World Refugee Week.
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Bids open for proposed sale of uncollected goods on Caldermeade property
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting bid submissions for a collection of abandoned items on a Council-owned property in Caldermeade.
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Expressions of interest open for 2025 carols by candlelight event management
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from local community groups to plan and coordinate the 2025 community carols by candlelight.
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Door knocking for pet registration begins soon
From Saturday 7 June, licensed Regi-Check ambassadors will be door knocking households in Cardinia Shire to educate residents on the importance and benefits of registering their pets.
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$220k for Upper Beaconsfield Community Complex energy resilience hub
Upper Beaconsfield Community Complex is set to receive $220,000 as a major grant recipient of AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund.
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Call for community volunteers to join Emerald Museum’s Community Asset Committee
Emerald Museum is seeking community volunteers to become members of its Community Asset Committee.
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2025 Stan Henwood Award winner announced
Cardinia Shire Council announced this year's 2025 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception held at Cardinia Cultural Centre on Thursday 22 May.
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Lang Lang’s newest art sculpture gallops towards completion
Cardinia Shire Council has been working to develop an iconic art piece that best showcases Lang Lang’s rich equine and rodeo history.
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Free community information session and pop-up event to financially empower Cardinia Shire’s seniors
We’re pleased to host a series of events on Friday 6 June at the Cardinia Cultural Centre to raise awareness and action against financial abuse experienced by older people.
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Council adopts plan to boost investment and jobs
Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed a new Investment Attraction Plan that aims to boost economic growth, create local jobs, foster innovation and enhance liveability.
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Strengthening Cardinia Shire’s advocacy efforts
Cardinia Shire Council has developed a range of tools and resources to support its ongoing advocacy efforts and to empower the community to lead their own advocacy endeavours.
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Council seeks clarity and support on new levy
Council is concerned about the impact on our community, especially local farmers, as a result of the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) legislation passed in parliament last week.
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Community Capital Works Grant policy review
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on the review of the Community Capital Works Grant (CCWG) policy.
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Peter Benazic appointed to lead Cardinia Shire as interim CEO
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the appointment of an interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Council over the next six months, following the resignation of current CEO Carol Jeffs in April
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Council’s FREE green waste drop-off events!
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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Join the 9PM Routine to deter theft
Cardinia Shire residents are encouraged to take proactive steps to secure their homes and vehicles as theft continues to be a pressing concern in the shire.
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Concept design for Greenland Court Reserve Playground
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on the concept design for Greenland Court Reserve Playground in Garfield.
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Shape our future waste services!
The community is invited to share their thoughts on the future of waste services in Cardinia Shire, including household bins, the proposed glass-only service, hard waste and green waste disposal.
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Help shape the future of Nar Nar Goon
Cardinia Shire Council is developing a Township Strategy for Nar Nar Goon and invites the community to share their feedback.
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Building sustainable roads in Nar Nar Goon North
Stage 1 upgrade works are now underway on Bessie Creek Road in Nar Nar Goon North.
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Commemorating Reconciliation Week in Cardinia Shire
In spirit of National Reconciliation week, 27 May to 3 June, community members are invited to join in the events happening in Cardinia Shire.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s 2025 Tree Planting Program Takes Root
Over 750 trees will be planted in nature strips and parks throughout the Cardinia Shire as part of Council’s annual tree planting program commencing this week.
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Help shape the thrills at Bunyip Sanctuary BMX track
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking input from the community to help shape plans for renewal works at the Bunyip Sanctuary BMX track.
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Swap your weeds for FREE indigenous plants
Are weeds causing trouble in your garden? Why not trade them in for some free, local native plants at the upcoming Trees for Weeds swap event in Pakenham?
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City of Casey, Cardinia Shire, and Baw Baw Shire Council expand shared immunisation services
Since 2023, the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Councils have engaged with Kernow Environmental Health & Immunisation to successfully deliver immunisation services to residents.
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Share your ideas for Alma Treloar Reserve’s dog off leash area upgrade
Alma Treloar Reserve’s dog off leash area is getting an upgrade and we want to hear from our community on what they would like included.
