Latest news
Apply now for 2024 Community Leadership Program!
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s Community Leadership Program 2024.
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Bunyip Soccer Cricket field officially open
Cardinia Shire Council officially opened the Bunyip Soccer Cricket field, located at Bunyip Recreation Reserve, at a special opening event.
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Council’s free waste drop-off events are back for 2024!
Cardinia Shire Council’s free waste events “Detox Your Home” and “DrumMuster” are back for 2024.
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Have your say on PB Ronald Reserve concept design
The Cardinia Shire community is invited to provide feedback on the detailed concept design for PB Ronald Reserve in Pakenham.
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Expanded kerbside storm debris removal program for storm-affected residents
A kerbside storm debris removal program will take place from Wednesday 20 to Monday 25 March for storm-affected residents in 19 townships across Cardinia Shire.
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Building sustainable roads in Nar Nar Goon
Sealing upgrade works are now underway on Dore Road in Nar Nar Goon.
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Delivering local roads in Officer
Upgrades are now complete on Brunt Road and Pioneer Way in Officer.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes support for storm-affected communities
Cardinia Shire Council welcomes Emergency Recovery Victoria’s announcement of clean-up support for storm-affected communities.
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Mobile community outreach program for storm-affected communities
Mobile community outreach program sessions for Avonsleigh, Upper Beaconsfield and Cockatoo are happening this week.
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Save the date for ‘Lunch with Lehmo’ at Cardinia’s Ageing Well Expo 2024!
Local seniors are in for a treat with a new Ageing Well Expo coming to the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Wednesday 8 May 2024.
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Shape the future of a new public art piece in Lang Lang
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting the community to have their say on a new concept for a public art piece in Lang Lang.
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Get excited for the Children’s Clothing and Toy Swap!
Residents can refresh their children’s wardrobe and toys for FREE at the upcoming Children’s Clothing and Toy Swap event.
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Community information drop-in session for storm-affected communities
An information drop-in session for storm-affected residents will be held on Saturday 2 March.
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Have your say on Cardinia’s Environmentally Sustainable Development local policy
Planning schemes require changes over time to ensure that requirements continue to meet the needs of the local community, to achieve certain planning outcomes and to support new policies.
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Community satisfaction survey on Cardinia Shire Council services starting this week
Around 900 residents across Cardinia Shire will be surveyed to gain insight into the delivery of Cardinia Shire Council services and community needs, as part of the 2024 Community Satisfaction Survey.
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Ward boundary review for Cardinia Shire: Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) consultation now open
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is conducting a review of Cardinia Shire’s ward boundaries. Residents are invited to share their thoughts with the VEC on the proposed ward boundaries.
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Mobile community outreach program for storm-affected communities
Council staff will visit storm-affected communities from Monday 26 February as part of Council’s mobile community outreach program in response to last week’s storm.
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Free community event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024
Cardinia Shire community members are invited to attend a free family-friendly event celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 on Thursday 7 March.
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Have your say on Council’s free local immunisation sessions
Cardinia Shire residents are invited to give feedback on free immunisations sessions held locally and delivered by Cardinia Shire Council. The input received will be used to plan sessions for 2025.
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Free green and storm-related waste drop-offs for residents impacted by the storms
Residents impacted by the recent storms can continue to drop-off their green waste for free, as well as other storm-related general waste, until Tuesday 30 April.
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Community information session for storm-affected residents
A community information session for storm-affected residents will be held on Tuesday 20 February at 6-7pm.
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Free green waste drop-off for storm impacted residents
To support residents impacted by the recent storms, Cardinia Shire Council is providing free additional green waste drop-offs at transfer stations in Pakenham and Lysterfield.
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Relief centres now open in Cockatoo and Emerald for storm-impacted residents
Relief centres are now open in Emerald and Cockatoo to provide support to residents impacted by yesterday’s (Tuesday 13 February) severe storm events.
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Cardinia Shire seniors invited to new Care Finder information sessions
Cardinia Shire seniors are invited to attend new Care Finder information sessions next month to learn about and get help with accessing My Aged Care services.
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Kinder registration now free
It’s now free for Cardinia Shire families to register their children for 3-year-old and 4-year-old community kindergarten via Council’s registration portal.
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You can now Meet the Mayor in Cardinia Shire
Local residents can now meet the Mayor at locations across Cardinia Shire.
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Nominations open for Stan Henwood Award 2024
Nominations for Cardinia Shire’s Stan Henwood Award 2024 are now open.
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Register now for Clean Up Australia Day!
The community is encouraged to sign up for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 3 March.
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Congratulations to Cardinia Shire’s Australia Day Award winners and nominees!
Cardinia Shire Council was proud to announce and celebrate the nominees and winners of the 2024 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony on Thursday 25 January.
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Cardinia Shire invites community to join Midsumma Pride March 2024
Cardinia Shire Council is welcoming community members to march behind the Cardinia Shire banner at this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda on Sunday 4 February 2024.