Latest news
Council adopts key plans to deliver for the future
Cardinia Shire Council has formally adopted its suite of key strategic documents to guide Council’s activities and decision making over the next four years, and beyond.
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New Road Management Plan to support better local infrastructure
Cardinia Shire Council has endorsed the 2025–29 Road Management Plan at the October Council meeting, setting the statutory maintenance requirements for local roads, bridges and paths.
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Celebrating Cardinia Shire’s year in review
Cardinia Shire Council has formally adopted its Annual Report 2024-25, providing a record of our performance and achievements over the past financial year.
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Join the 2026 Youth Action and Advisory Committee
Expressions of interest are now open for young people to join the 2026 Youth Action and Advisory Committee (YAAC).
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Proposed mixed-use development at 5 Olympic Way, Pakenham
Council received a media enquiry from the Herald Sun late last week regarding a development proposal for 5 Outlook Way, Pakenham and provided a detailed response.
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Prepare your property for the fire season
With the weather warming up, we’re reminding residents to clear properties of fire hazards in preparation for the fire season.
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Congratulations Cr Owen!
Congratulations to Cr Brett Owen on receiving his 20-year award at MAV's Councillor Service Awards Dinner last night.
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Spread holiday cheer: Sponsor the Cardinia Shire Carols by Candlelight
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking sponsors for the highly anticipated 2025 Cardinia Shire Carols by Candlelight.
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Door knocking campaign launches soon to help residents register their pets
From Friday 10 October, licensed Regi-Check ambassadors will be visiting households to educate pet owners on the importance and benefits of registering their pets.
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Cardinia Planning Scheme Review 2026
Cardinia Shire Council is reviewing the Cardinia Planning Scheme and is asking the community to share their thoughts on how the Cardinia Planning Scheme can be improved.
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Recognise a local legend with a Cardinia Shire Australia Day Award
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
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Celebrating Good Choices
Cardinia Shire Council proudly hosted the annual Good Choice Awards on Tuesday, 23 September.
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Celebrating Koori culture at Cardinia Network Student Deadly Day event
The Cardinia Network Deadly Day 2025 was a vibrant celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, bringing together students and local leaders across Cardinia.
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Cardinia businesses invited to exhibit at 2026 Cardinia Jobs and Skills Showcase
Cardinia businesses are encouraged to register their interest to exhibit at the upcoming Jobs and Skills Showcase.
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Bird is the word! Celebrate Cardinia Shire's feathered friends
Get ready to spread your wings and fly into the vibrant world of our feathered friends during Aussie Bird Count Week!
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A financial plan for the future
Cardinia Shire Council’s draft 2025–35 Financial Plan is now available for community feedback.
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Army Road Hall update
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to sell the Army Road Hall in Pakenham Upper to the Cardinia Civic Concert Band.
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Helping residents to detox their homes
Cardinia Shire Council’s free Detox Your Home event is back for 2025.
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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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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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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.
