Latest news
Expressions of interest open for Community Capital Works Grants
Cardinia Shire Council has today opened expressions of interest for Category 2 (Partnership Grants) as part of the Community Capital Works Grants Program 2024-25.
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Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants applications are now open for 2023
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging artists and arts groups to apply for the 2023 Arts Small Change Grants program.
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Community invited to give feedback on how Council delivers its news and information
Community members are invited to have their say on how Cardinia Shire Council delivers its news and information, to help shape the way this is done into the future.
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Spring clean with our Textiles Drop-off Day
Residents can drop off their ‘end of life’ textiles including clothing, bed linen, tablecloths and scrap fabric for free at the upcoming Textiles Drop-off Day!
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Cardinia Shire Seniors Festival is back!
Cardinia Shire’s seniors can get active, try something new and meet new people at the upcoming Seniors Festival.
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Accessibility upgrades in Officer
Upgrade works have been completed on a new accessible carpark in Officer.
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Young people to help shape future farming in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council welcomes $55,000 in funding from VicHealth for a project to help connect young people with local farming jobs.
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Road discontinuance in Garfield
Cardinia Shire Council is proposing to discontinue and sell a section of unused road located at 40 Jefferson Road, Garfield.
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Have your say on Puffing Billy Place Reserve and William Bruce Ronald Reserve
Community members are invited to have their say on the development of a masterplan for Puffing Billy Place Reserve in Emerald and proposed playground renewal for WB Ronald Reserve in Pakenham.
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Home Energy & Water Efficiency Kits available to the community
The community can now borrow free Home Energy & Water Efficiency Kits through Cardinia Shire’s libraries.
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Cardinia businesses invited to help shape local economic development
Local businesses in Cardinia Shire will soon be invited to take part in the Cardinia Business Landscape Survey.
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Cardinia Shire Council leaders represent the needs of our growing shire at Parliament House
Cardinia Shire Council leaders joined colleagues from other outer Melbourne councils at an event at Parliament House in Spring Street yesterday (Wednesday 16 August) to recognise Interface Week 2023.
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Explore local flora and fauna with Council’s guided walks
Local nature lovers can take part in guided nature-spotting bushwalks at Cardinia Creek and Maryknoll, to discover the diverse flora and fauna at these hidden gems.
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Cockatoo hits a winner with new tennis courts!
Budding tennis players in Cockatoo now have more opportunities to hone their skills, thanks to an upgrade of the local courts.
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Thank you for sharing your ideas to create a day and night time destination
Pakenham is going through a big transition, from a suburb on the fringe of Metropolitan Melbourne, to a destination for thousands of new residents and workers.
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Nominate a young person for Cardinia Shire’s Good Choice Awards
Nominations are now open for Cardinia Shire’s annual Good Choice Awards.
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Swapping weeds for trees
Residents can trade a bag of weeds from their property for a free locally indigenous plant at the upcoming 'Trees for Weeds Day'.
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Have your say on proposed artwork for Dick Jones Reserve
The community is invited to have their say on proposed artwork in Dick Jones Reserve, Lang Lang. Feedback is open now until Monday 4 September.
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Council’s FREE green waste drop-off events are back!
Residents are encouraged to prepare for the 2023-24 fire season with Cardinia Shire Council’s free green waste drop-off events this September and October.
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New art exhibition by people with disability
Cardinia Shire Council is holding an inspiring new exhibition at Cardinia Cultural Centre featuring artwork created by people with disability.
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Have your say on Cardinia Shire’s playground and park renewals
Cardinia Shire community members are invited to have their say on the renewal of the following playspaces and parks:
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Funding announced for new child and family centre in Pakenham
A new integrated child and family centre will be built in the north-west of Pakenham to meet the needs of families in Cardinia Shire’s growth corridor.
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Kurmboon Child and Family Centre officially open
The newly built Kurmboon Child and Family Centre located in Pink Hill Boulevard, Officer is now officially open.
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No plans to close Pakenham Outdoor Pool
Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed it has no plans in place to close Pakenham Outdoor Pool or develop the site for other purposes.
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Network open to all to empower Cardinia Shire’s women and girls
Applications are now open to join Cardinia Shire’s Women and Girls Sport and Participation Network.
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Have your say on Pepi’s Land BMX Track upgrade
Cardinia Shire Council invites the community to have their say on the upgrade of the Pepi's Land BMX Track. Feedback is open now until Monday 31 July 2023.
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Cardinia Arts Grants recipient announcement
Council is proud to announce the successful applicants of the 2023 Cardinia Arts Grants.
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Building safer local roads in Nar Nar Goon
Black Spot upgrade works are now underway on Bald Hill Road and Five Mile Road in Nar Nar Goon.
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Cardinia Shire Council adopts 2023-24 Budget
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its 2023–24 Budget, following a second round of community input into the draft document in May this year.
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NAIDOC Week community art: ‘Celebration of Hands’
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Tammy Radford and Deputy Mayor Councillor Jack Kowarzik are inviting residents to get involved in creating a community artwork to celebrate NAIDOC Week.