Your shire and Council news
Emerald Lake Precinct Strategic Plan 2020–30 endorsed
At its meeting on last night, Cardinia Shire Council endorsed the Emerald Lake Precinct Strategic Plan 2020–30.
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Removal of native trees without planning approval
Cardinia Shire Council is investigating the removal of several native trees without planning approval, from land in the Timbertop Estate, Officer.
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Get your racquet on this February and March!
Koo Wee Rup Tennis Club and the Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre are encouraging people aged between 25-45 to ‘get their racquet on’ and join an Open Court Session this February and March.
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Draft Amendment C240: improving built form outcomes in Koo Wee Rup
You’re invited to have your say on a draft planning scheme amendment which formalises planning objectives outlined in the adopted Koo Wee Rup Township Strategy.
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Lake Side Sounds debuts at Emerald Lake Park!
Lake Side Sounds concert is set to make its debut at Emerald Lake Park this weekend, Sunday 16 February 2020, with Cardinia Shire’s very own 2019 music residency artists taking to the stage.
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Cardinia Shire’s Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program participants announced!
Council is proud to announce the successful applicants of the 2020 Cardinia Shire Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program.
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Nominations now open for the 2020 Stan Henwood Awards
Nominations are now open for the annual Stan Henwood Award, which recognises outstanding individuals in Cardinia Shire who have made significant contributions to the community.
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Applications now open for 2020-21 grant programs
Applications are now open for a range of Cardinia Shire Council’s 2020-21 community grant programs.
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Changes to pool legislation
Cardinia Shire residents who own a pool or spa must register their facilities under new changes to Victorian Government legislation.
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Cardinia Shire’s Cultural Diversity Plan 2019–23 adopted
Cardinia Shire Council recently adopted its second Cultural Diversity Plan in recognition of Cardinia Shire’s expanding culturally and linguistically diverse community.
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Mark your diaries with the sounds of summer!
It’s almost time to grab the picnic blanket and spread out on the lush green lawns of Emerald Lake Park and enjoy a free music concert this February and March!
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March with us at this year’s Midsumma Pride March!
Council is inviting community members to join Cardinia Shire representatives marching in this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda, Sunday 2 February 2020.
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Congratulations to Cardinia Shire Australia Day winners and nominees!
Cardinia Shire’s Australia Day 2020 award winners were announced as part of Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday.
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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 Toomah Community Centre in 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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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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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.
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Recycling update, November 2019
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to advise residents that 100 per cent of kerbside recycling collections are once again being processed.
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Cardinia Shire’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected for 2019–20
Ranges Ward Councillor Cr Jeff Springfield was elected Mayor of Cardinia Shire at Council’s Annual Statutory Meeting on Monday 11 November.
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Final FREE green waste drop-off event for 2019 this weekend
Cardinia Shire Council’s final free green waste drop-off event for 2019 is happening this weekend from Friday 15 to Sunday 18 November 2019.
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Children’s Week in Cardinia Shire
Council last week celebrated Children’s Week (Saturday 19 to Friday 25 October) with a new CEO… for a day!
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Submit your open space photos to win!
Residents are invited to snap a picture of their favourite Cardinia Shire open space to go in the draw to win one of two Gumbuya World gift vouchers!
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Have Your Say: Open Air Burning
The community is invited to provide feedback on Council’s Open Air Burning Regulations and associated Local Law 17, Part 5A.
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Nominations closing soon: Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2020
Don’t miss out! Nominations for the Australia Day Awards 2019 close next Friday 15 November 2019.
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FREE green waste drop-off events commencing soon
Residents are reminded Cardinia Shire Council’s two free green waste drop-off weekends will commence from next weekend, Friday 8 November 2019.
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Burning off rules eased to support fire season preparations
Cardinia Shire Council will ease some of its local burning off rules during November 2019 to provide residents in bushfire prone areas greater opportunity to reduce fuel loads on their property ahead
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James Street, Pakenham development
In November 2018, Cardinia Shire Council received a planning application for an eight-storey mixed-use development for 48-50 James Street, Pakenham.
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Have your say on Council’s draft Advertising Signage Policy
Cardinia Shire Council invites community members to provide feedback on the draft Advertising Signage Policy.
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Splash into summer at Cardinia Shire’s outdoor pools!
Cardinia Shire is ready to splash into summer with the shire’s four outdoor pools set to be open every day in January, regardless of the temperature.
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Seniors Festival: Victorian Senior of the Year award ceremony
Koo Wee Rup resident June Wright recently attended Government House as Cardinia Shire Council’s nominee for Victorian Senior of the Year 2019.
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Have Your Say: Draft Pakenham Major Activity Centre Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the draft plans for Pakenham’s town centre.
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Cardinia Shire Council announces inaugural Children’s Ambassadors
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to be the first Victorian Council to appoint Children’s Ambassadors.
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Nominate now: Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2020!
Do you know an outstanding local?! Help recognise our outstanding local people and community events by nominating them for the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2020.
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Awards celebrate the best in the business!
The winners of the 2019 Casey Cardinia Business Awards (CCBA) have been revealed, with Gumbuya World making a splash this year by taking out the top honour.
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Help shape Cardinia Shire’s Open Space Strategy
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community members to assist in the creation of a new Open Space Strategy for Cardinia Shire.
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Upcoming hard and bundled green waste collection
Residents are encouraged to clean up and reduce the fire fuel load on their properties with Cardinia Shire Council’s upcoming residential hard and bundled green waste collections.
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Enjoy the last of Cardinia Shire's Spring Reserve Roadshow 2019!
Cardinia Shire Council’s Spring Reserve Roadshow is on the road for its final month!
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Seniors Festival – Cardinia Shire - Ageing Well
More than 300 guests celebrated Seniors Festival with Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Graeme Moore and fellow Councillors at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Wednesday 16 October.
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Be prepared this summer: Community Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Council is inviting residents to attend a Community Emergency Preparedness Workshop to prepare for the upcoming summer season.
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Read all about it – Pakenham Library upgrades
If you haven’t visited Pakenham Library lately, head down there to check out the recent improvements.
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Have your say: Alma Treloar BMX, skate park and pump track draft plan
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on the draft concept plan for the Alma Treloar BMX pump track and skate park.
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Information sessions: Community Capital Works Grants 2020–21
Cardinia Shire Council will be hosting two information sessions to assist local community groups to prepare their applications for the 2020–21 Community Capital Works Grants.
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Stepping up to the Walk to School challenge
Primary schools across Cardinia Shire are stepping up to the challenge of walking, riding, skating and scooting to school this October for Walk to School 2019.
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Community celebrates official opening of Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham
The community is invited to celebrate the official opening of Cardinia Shire Council’s Deep Creek Reserve, end of Cameron Way, Pakenham, on Saturday 26 October from 10am to 1pm.
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Cardinia Shire’s Seniors Festival Continues
The 2019 Seniors Festival is in full swing with plenty of events throughout the Cardinia Shire still to come!
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Get those thinking caps on – Cross of Ages Trivia Night 2019
Cardinia Shire’s adults and young people are invited to Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services’ Cross of Ages Trivia Night.
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Community workshop: Southern Brown Bandicoot
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting residents to a Southern Brown Bandicoot Workshop at Garfield Community Garden on Saturday 12 October.
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Congratulations to Grand Final champions, Richmond Football Club!
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Graeme Moore congratulated Council’s AFL partner Richmond Football Club on their 2019 AFL Grand Final win over the weekend.
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The 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival is here!
October is here and with it comes the 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival!
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Better business: Council signs small business charter
Cardinia Shire Council has signed the charter to become a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’.
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Joint media statement: Local emergency relief services
A joint media statement regarding local emergency relief services has been issued by 4Cs, Cardinia Shire Council and the Salvation Army.
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Comely Banks project progresses
Construction will soon commence on a sporting and community pavilion as stage 1 of the Comely Banks Reserve project, Bridge Road Officer.
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Don’t forget to register for Seniors Festival events!
Cardinia Shire Council is reminding local seniors to secure their tickets for this year’s Seniors Festival events.
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Connect spring has hit the streets!
This latest edition features details about hard and green waste collection, project updates, how residents can nominate for the 2020 Australia Day Awards, a jam-packed spring calendar and much more!
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Dementia Awareness Month is almost over – sign up to become a dementia friend
Dementia Awareness month is almost finished! Have you become a dementia friend yet?
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Cardinia Shire Council’s Spring Reserve Roadshow has hit the road!
Travelling across the shire from September to November, Council’s roadshow invites local residents to explore the shire’s reserves and get involved in a range of FREE activities.
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One of 800+ Councils worldwide to declare climate emergency
Cardinia Shire Council resolved at its Council meeting this week to declare a climate emergency, joining more than 800 other local governments across the globe to have made the declaration.
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Applications open: Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program 2020
Cardinia Shire Council is searching for nine young people aged 16–21 years to take part in the Youth Council Learning and Leadership Program 2020.
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Listening to children in the Cardinia Shire community
100 Grade 6 students from across the shire gathered at the Pakenham Hall yesterday to celebrate Council’s 2019 Student Leaders Conference.
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It’s time for the 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival!
Cardinia Shire Council is joining in the Victorian Seniors Festival celebrations by supporting a variety of local events throughout October.
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Applications open for Cardinia Shire Council's Music Residency Program
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking applications from emerging contemporary musicians to take part in a new Music Residencies Program.
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Applications now open for 2019–20 Beautification Grants
Applications are currently open for Cardinia Shire Council’s 2019–20 Beautification Grant program.
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2019–20 Community Capital Works and Major Equipment Grants recipients announced
Cardinia Shire Council has presented $331,481.63 in funding under the Community Capital Works Grants 2019–20 to 26 successful applicants at a reception at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Are you prepared? Emergency preparedness sessions
Cardinia Shire Council and Outlook Community Centre are encouraging local residents to attend emergency preparedness sessions to discuss how you can be better prepared to survive an emergency event.
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Explore Cardinia Shire on the Spring Reserve Roadshow!
Get out and about in the Cardinia Shire with Council’s Spring Reserve Roadshow!
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Have your say: PB Ronald Reserve Master Plan development
Council is currently seeking community input on the development of the updated PB Ronald Reserve Master Plan.
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Community consultation open for draft Cultural Diversity Plan
Cardinia Shire Council’s draft Cultural Diversity Plan 2019-23 is available for community review and feedback before Friday 6 September 2019.
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Cardinia Shire Council arranges new recycling contract
Cardinia Shire Council has entered into a short-term arrangement with recycling processor, Polytrade Recycling, to accept and process a proportion of the shire’s kerbside recycling collections.
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Cardinia Shire’s Social and Affordable Housing Strategy launched
Cardinia Shire Council officially launched its first Social and Affordable Housing Strategy last week.
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Share breakfast with Love Your Sister crusader Samuel Johnson
The final instalment of the Casey Cardinia Breakfast Series for 2019 welcomes special guest speaker Samuel Johnson, sharing his experiences with and passion for ‘Love Your Sister’.
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84Y Agreements between Council and vet clinics across Cardinia Shire
We were asked recently about what the Victorian Government's prioritising of 84Y Agreements means for Councils and vet clinics across the State.
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Cardinia Shire Council renews Aligned Leisure contract
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce Aligned Leisure will continue managing the major recreational facilities in Cardinia Shire on a three-year contract extension.
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Volunteer now at Emerald Museum
Community members are invited to attend the Emerald Museum Biennial General Meeting on 18 July 2019 to learn more about the museum, Nobelius Heritage Park, and joining the committee.
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40 kilometres of roads to be sealed in strategic sealing program
Cardinia Shire Council will invest $25 million towards sealing almost 40km of local roads to create sealed linkages to existing sealed road networks.
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Intercultural support now available at The Hub
Intercultural support and information centre The Hub was last week officially opened by Cardinia Shire Council at Living Learning Pakenham.
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Disposing of e-waste in Cardinia Shire
From July 1 2019, e-waste will be banned from Victorian landfill.
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Council adopts Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Weed Management Strategy
Cardinia Shire Council adopted its new Biodiversity Conservation and Weed Management Strategies at Monday night's Council meeting.
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Construction set to commence at the Gembrook Leisure Park
Council will soon start construction on the Gembrook Leisure Park playground after endorsing a tender for the works.
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Seeking a smarter solution for household rubbish
Cardinia Shire Council will join fourteen other south-eastern Councils to seek proposals from industry for a smarter way to tackle household rubbish.
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Shaping the future of the arts in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community input into the development of a new Arts and Culture Strategy.
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BMX and skate upgrades for Alma Treloar Reserve, Cockatoo
Cardinia Shire Council is currently seeking community feedback on the design of Alma Treloar Reserve’s BMX pump track and skate park upgrades.
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Have your say on the draft Worrell Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft masterplan for Worrell Reserve, Emerald until 5pm, Sunday 26 May 2019.
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Council officially opens ‘The Point’ in Pakenham
A new youth activity space and a youth and mental health services facility are now open at the newly renovated ‘The Point’ precinct in Pakenham.
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Councils welcome $300m in federal roads funding
Cardinia Shire and Yarra Ranges Councils have welcomed the federal government’s recent budget announcement of $300 million to seal roads in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds.
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Share your ideas now for a more age-friendly Cardinia Shire
Council is reminding residents to share their ideas for the development of the Ageing Well Strategy 2019–24 before consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 22 April 2019.
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Pakenham kindergarten revamped and reopened
Families and community rejoiced today as the revamped Pakenham kindergarten was officially reopened.
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Council welcomes funding to plan a multicultural hub
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to support the planning and design of a new multicultural hub concept within Cardinia Shire.
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Council welcomes funding for youth facility project
Cardinia Shire Council today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $1.5 million in funding toward a project to expand the My Place youth facility.
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Council welcomes funding for Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve project
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $1,208,000 in funding toward the Koo Wee Rup Recreation Reserve football/cricket pavilion redevelopment.
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Kicking goals for Worrell Reserve
Further upgrades to Worrell Reserve are set to kick off, with a tender for pavilion construction works awarded at the ordinary Council meeting on Monday 18 March.
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Council welcomes $70m road upgrade announcement
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the Australian Government’s funding announcement of $70 million for a comprehensive road upgrade package at Pakenham’s Racecourse Road.
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Bookings open for Summer 2018-19 Teenage School Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Summer 2019 Teenage School Holiday Program events.
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Community elves to the rescue for Christmas hamper drive
This week community volunteers, organisations and Cardinia Shire Council delivered around 400 Christmas hampers to vulnerable people and families across our shire.
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Christmas in Cardinia is on again!
Cardinia Shire Council is excited to once again be welcoming Richmond Football Club to Holm Park Recreation Reserve, Beaconsfield on Tuesday 18 December to celebrate Christmas in Cardinia!
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2018 Christmas hamper program
Following the closure of The 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre on Friday (30 November), Cardinia Shire Council has partnered with local organisations to coordinate the 2018 Christmas hamper program.
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Cardinia Shire community recognised nationally again!
Family violence reduction project, Together We Can, today received a gold award in the community-led category of the 2018 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA).
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Council increases support of 4Cs
Cardinia Shire Council last night announced a commitment to provide additional emergency funding to the 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre in an effort to keep the centre operational beyond Christmas this year.
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2018 White Ribbon Day walk
Cardinia Shire community groups, with support from Cardinia Shire Council, will be holding the 2018 White Ribbon Day walk.
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Cardinia Shire Multicultural Forum 2018
Cardinia Shire Council’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Advisory Committee will be hosting the inaugural Cardinia Shire Multicultural Forum.
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Final 2018 business breakfast with a man worth his salt
Businesses are invited to join Australia’s leading demographer Bernard Salt this November at Casey Cardinia Region’s final Business Breakfast for 2018.
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Awards celebrate the best in local business
The winners of the 2018 Casey Cardinia Business Awards (CCBA) have been announced, with a local building company bringing home the top gong this year.
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Have your say: draft Social and Affordable Housing Strategy
Cardinia Shire Council’s draft Social and Affordable Housing Strategy is currently on exhibition for public comment.
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Upcoming information sessions for Community Capital Works Grants 2019–20
Cardinia Shire Council will be hosting two information sessions to assist local community groups to prepare their applications for the 2019–20 Community Capital Works Grants.
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Tender awarded: Officer Recreation Reserve Oval Realignment
The realignment project for the western oval at Officer Recreation Reserve has moved ahead with Cardinia Shire Council recently awarding a tender for construction work.
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Tender awarded: Design services for Comely Banks Sports Pavilion
A new sports pavilion at Comely Banks Recreation Reserve is a step closer with the appointment of a principal architect to provide design services.
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Seniors Festival: Cardinia Shire Ageing Well newsletter launched
Over 200 guests celebrated Seniors Festival with Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross and fellow Councillors at the Cardinia Cultural Centre today.
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Discount Mobile Cat Desexing coming to Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire residents are invited to book their cats in for desexing at a mobile pet care van visiting Cardinia Shire on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 November 2018.
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Stepping up this October for Walk to School 2018
Primary schools across Cardinia Shire are stepping up to the challenge of walking, riding, skating and scooting to school as much as possible this October for Walk to School 2018.
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Entries now open for Cardinia Cultural Centre's first Youth Arts Exhibition
Entries into Cardinia Cultural Centre’s first Youth Arts Exhibition are now open.
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Cardinia Shire Council welcomes new CEO Carol Jeffs
Ms Carol Jeffs today commenced her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Cardinia Shire Council.
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Have your say: Draft Amendment C244 Pakenham Parking Precinct Plan
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community comment on a proposal to improve parking in the Pakenham Activity Centre.
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Protecting habitat for the Southern Brown Bandicoot
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed planning scheme amendment to protect and enhance habitat for Southern Brown Bandicoots in Tynong, Garfield and Bunyip.
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Works to commence on Bridge Road duplication
Cardinia Shire Council will soon start work on a $1.1m project to widen Bridge Road, Officer.
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Stage 2 to commence at James Bathe Recreation Reserve
Stage 2 development works to construct a new pavilion at James Bathe Recreation Reserve, located at 67 Caversham Drive in Pakenham, will commence next month.
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Don’t ‘leaf’ it too late to add your significant tree
The Cardinia Shire community is reminded that nominations to Council’s new Significant Tree Register close on Tuesday 18 September 2018.
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Have your say – Officer District Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council’s draft Officer District Reserve Masterplan is currently on exhibition for public comment.
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Let’s get funded: Vote for ‘Pick my project’ ideas now
Cardinia Shire residents are encouraged to vote for local project ideas to be funded under the Victorian Government’s ‘Pick My Project’ grants program.
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Cardinia Shire Council welcomes funding for new Together We Can program
Cardinia Shire Council last week welcomed $75,000 in funding support from the Victorian Government’s Local Government Free from Violence grants for Together We Can’s new Business Solutions program.
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Say ‘Boo’ to the Flu with a free flu vaccine
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging its community to say ‘boo’ to the flu!
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Consultation open: Proposed closure of Pakenham intersection
Cardinia Shire Council is welcoming community feedback on the proposed closure of the intersection at Railway Avenue and Racecourse Road, Pakenham.
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Protecting and preserving Pakenham’s heritage places
Cardinia Shire Council is taking steps to protect and preserve Pakenham’s heritage places through the Cardinia Planning Scheme Amendment C242 Pakenham Activity Centre Heritage Overlay.
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Cardinia Shire Council has made the 2018 AFR Most Innovative Companies List
Today, Cardinia Shire Council was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Most Innovative Companies.
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White Ribbon Night luncheon renews commitment
Cardinia Shire Council, Outlook and the community observed #WhiteRibbonNight yesterday at a lunch-time event calling for people to stand up, speak out and stop men’s violence against women.
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Community Capital Works Grants recipients 2018–19 announced
Cardinia Shire Council has presented $178,000 in funding under the Community Capital Works Grants 2018–19 to 18 successful applicants at a reception at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Last chance to have your say on the Cardinia Planning Scheme review
Community consultation for feedback on the draft review of the Cardinia Planning Scheme closes 5pm, Friday 17 August 2018.
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Planning for our children’s future
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community participation in a survey to help plan for the future provision of Kindergarten and Maternal and Child Health Services.
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Works underway at James Bathe Recreation Reserve
Stage 1 works for the major development at James Bathe Recreation Reserve, located off Caversham Drive in Pakenham, are now underway.
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Have Your Say: Cardinia Planning Scheme Review
Cardinia Shire Council’s draft review of the Cardinia Planning Scheme is currently on exhibition for public comment.
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Have Your Say: O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve Draft Masterplan
Throughout July, Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Master Plan for O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes Richmond VFL again for battle against North Melbourne
Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure will again be hosting the Richmond VFL team at Holm Park Recreation Reserve this July.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s innovative approach recognised
Cardinia Shire Council was acknowledged at the biennial Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Awards in May for its innovative and cost-saving approach to modern records management in local government.
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Weeding out pest plants in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council is calling on the community this June to help weed out pest plants with its review of the Cardinia Shire Pest Plant Management Strategy.
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Defibrillator training for Pakenham Library and U3A
Cardinia Shire Central Ward Cr Carol Ryan joined Pakenham Library staff and U3A Pakenham members as they learnt how to use the defibrillator for their premises recently.
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Have your say on the future of the Neighbourhood House in Cockatoo
Community ideas and feedback are being sought to develop a new operating model for a neighbourhood house in Cockatoo and ensure programs and services will serve the needs of the community.
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Conservation conversations, say that three times fast!
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community input at two community workshops this June to address biodiversity conservation and pest plant management.
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Cardinia motor sport precinct a step closer
Plans for a world-class motor sport precinct in Cardinia Shire moved a step closer with Council signing a heads of agreement for the sale and development of land in McGregor Rd, Pakenham.
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Toward Reconciliation - National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2018
Cardinia Shire Council acknowledges National Sorry Day on Saturday 26 May and reflects on the continued efforts toward reconciliation this Reconciliation Week from Sunday 27 May to Sunday 3 June.
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New grants round open: Heritage Grants 2018–19
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s Heritage Grants 2018–19, providing funding up to $5,000 to repair or conserve places of heritage significance.
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Improved path network for Rix Road, Officer
Cardinia Shire Council has completed the construction of a temporary pathway along Rix Road, Officer connecting the existing Rix Road and Bridge Road pathway networks.
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Cardinia Shire Youth Councillors test their debating skills
Eight of Cardinia Shire’s Youth Councillors practised their debating skills at Council Chambers on Wednesday 9 May.
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Cardinia Shire’s Community emergency resilience forum a success
Over 80 people attended Cardinia Shire’s Community emergency resilience forum earlier this week to focus on promoting resilience building and community preparation for emergencies.
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First Business Breakfast for 2018 – Wednesday 23 May
Local business operators will be inspired to be adventurous at the first Casey Cardinia business breakfast for 2018 on Wednesday 23 May.
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Cardinia Shire’s first Food Security Survey underway
Cardinia Shire Council and the Cardinia Food Movement in partnership with Monash University have this week issued over 2,000 Food Security Surveys to households across Cardinia Shire.
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Bayles Regional Primary School walks the talk
Cardinia Leisure today presented Bayles Regional Primary School with the Mobile March trophy for being the most active school in this year’s campaign.
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Cardinia Cultural Centre redevelopment commencing soon
Cardinia Shire Council will soon commence construction work on the $8.9 million project to upgrade the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham.
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Richmond VFL games and interleague matches come to Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure will again be hosting two Richmond VFL matches at Holm Park Recreation Reserve this May and July.
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Applications for Cardinia Community Leadership Program open
Applications are open for the 2018 Cardinia Community Leadership Program from Monday 23 April to 5pm, Friday 18 May 2018.
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Council to trial CCTV to keep Cardinia Shire clean
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community input to identify possible camera and signage locations for its upcoming CCTV trial targeting illegal rubbish dumping activity across the municipality.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes Growing Suburbs Fund re-commitment
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross today welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to the $50 million Growing Suburbs Fund.
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Cardinia Shire's Civic Centre achieves 5-Stars Green Rating
Cardinia Shire Council’s Civic Centre in Officer has achieved a five star Green Star Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, the national authority on sustainable buildings.
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Temporary connecting path for Rix Road, Officer
Cardinia Shire Council is currently considering options for constructing a temporary path linking the Rix Road and Bridge Road pathway networks in Officer.
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Dalmore Road reconstruction fast-tracked
Cardinia Shire Council has reached an agreement with contractors, Downer EDI Works, to fast track the reconstruction of Dalmore Road, Pakenham whilst weather conditions remain favourable.
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Cardinia Shire parents to take a stand against teen alcohol abuse
Cardinia Shire parents are being urged to make a personal pledge to encourage their teenagers to adopt sensible drinking habits as part of a new initiative to combat drug and alcohol abuse.
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Access and parking at Emerald Lake Park
Council has identified a problem with the functioning of the overflow drain in Emerald Lake Park, which may be impacting the main access road to the Puffing Billy Station carpark.
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Cardinia Shire to trial live webcasting of Council meetings
Cardinia Shire Council will trial live webcasting of its Council meetings to the CardiniaTV YouTube channel, from Monday 19 March 2018.
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A message from Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross
Cardinia Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Garry McQuillan last night formally advised Council of his intention to retire, effective Friday 5 October 2018.
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Cardinia schools are in it to win it this Mobile March
Cardinia Shire Council has partnered with Aligned Leisure to promote Mobile March in 2018 and encourage local students to be active when travelling to school this month.
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Site works commenced at Hills Hub, Emerald
Site works commenced at the Emerald Hills Hub this month, marking the beginning of the construction phase for the long-awaited $6.63 million development.
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2017 AFL Champions, the Tigers, training in Cardinia Shire
Richmond Football Club will be visiting Beaconsfield’s Holm Park Recreation Reserve for Christmas in Cardinia with an open training session from 5pm on Tuesday 19 December 2017.
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Cardinia Community Leadership Program’s first graduates
The Cardinia Community Leadership Program celebrated its first graduates at a small ceremony in November.
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Cardinia Shire Council welcomes Cardinia Digitisation Centre
Cardinia Shire Council welcomed the launch of the Cardinia Digitisation Centre at the new premises of eCloud Business Services on the third floor of the Cardinia Shire Civic Centre, Officer recently.
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Cardinia Shire’s 2017–18 Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected
Central Ward Councillor Collin Ross was elected Mayor of Cardinia Shire at Council’s Annual Statutory Meeting on Monday 13 November.
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Cardinia Shire standing together on White Ribbon Day
Cardinia Shire Council, partner organisations and community will stand together to raise awareness of and support the prevention of violence this White Ribbon Day.
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Temporary road closures – White Ribbon Day walk
Roads will be closed to vehicles along the White Ribbon Day Walk Against Family Violence walking route.
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Cardinia Shire's outdoor pools to go sugar free with drinks
Aligned Leisure, in partnership with the Cardinia Shire Council announce today that the shire’s four outdoor aquatic facilities will go sugar free in preparation for this summer season.
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Ice education program to be held in Pakenham in October
BreakThrough: Ice education for families is being delivered at Toomah Community Centre, 18 Golden Green Street, Pakenham, 4–6pm on Thursday 26 October and Thursday 2 November 2017.
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Siding Avenue, Officer is now open
The long awaited extension of Siding Avenue in Officer is now open.
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Congratulations Richmond Football Club!
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen: "On behalf of Cardinia Shire Council, I would like to congratulate our AFL partner, Richmond Football Club, on its momentous win in this year’s AFL Grand Final!"
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Become a weedbuster this September
September is weedbusting time and Friends of Emerald Lake Park are holding a range of activities to tackle weeds at home and in the community.
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Community input sought on new Beaconsfield Skate Park design
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community input to design the new Beaconsfield Skate Park at a community design workshop on Friday 21 July.
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New grants round open: Heritage Grants 2017–18
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s Heritage Grants 2017–18.
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Community Capital Works Grants recipients 2017–18 announced
Cardinia Shire Council has presented $275,000 in funding under the Community Capital Works and Major Equipment Grants 2017–18 to 28 successful applicants at a reception at the Cardinia Cultural Centre
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Together we are: Making a difference in Cardinia Shire
New crime statistics have revealed an 11 per cent decrease in the rate of family violence incidents reported to police across Cardinia Shire.
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Cardinia Shire Council adopts Budget and Council Plan
At this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Cardinia Shire Council adopted the Budget and Council Plan for the 2017–18 financial year.
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Got any ‘spare change’?
Cardinia Shire Council is calling on local professionals to donate pre-loved, interview-appropriate clothing to its new ‘Spare Change’ program to assist local young people to prepare for interviews.
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Upcoming Richmond VFL games to be hosted in Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure will be hosting two Richmond VFL matches at Holm Park Recreation Reserve this June and July.
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Pakenham Health Centre open for business
After many months of work, the Pakenham Health Centre is now open to clients.
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2017 Stan Henwood Award winner announced at annual volunteer reception
Nar Nar Goon resident Ray Coombs was announced this year’s Stan Henwood Award winner at the annual Mayor’s volunteer reception dinner at Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham last night.
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Free AFL tickets for Cardinia Shire residents!
Cardinia Shire residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the Richmond Football Club’s special offer for free general admission tickets to one of three games at the MCG this season.
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Fuel reduction burns planned for RJ Chambers Reserve
Council in partnership with the CFA will undertake fuel reduction burns in the RJ Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve in Pakenham Upper, from Monday 8 May, weather conditions permitting.
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2018 Kindergarten enrolments and upcoming information sessions
Parents in Cardinia Shire are being encouraged to submit enrolment applications for four-year-old kindergarten in 2018 by 5pm, Friday 30 June, for first round offers.
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First Business Breakfast for 2017 - 10 May
The first Casey Cardinia business breakfast for 2017 will kick off with guest speaker Graeme Joy on Wednesday 10 May, from 6.45–9am, at Cultural Cardinia Centre in Pakenham.
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Five years in the making – changes ahead for recycling organic waste in Victoria’s south east
Cardinia Shire Council is now one of eight councils in south east Victoria participating in landmark contracts for future recycling of organic waste at the kerbside.
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Child and family centre officially opens
Cardinia Shire Council’s Arena Child and Family Centre is officially ‘open for business’.
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Casey Cardinia Business Awards program opens for business
The annual Casey Cardinia Business Awards are back in business, with applications now open for the 2017 awards program.
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Last stage of Heatherbrae delivered as pavilion opens
Cardinia Shire’s new $6 million recreation facility is now available to the community having been officially opened on Friday 24 March.
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New sports pavilion opens in Emerald
The community and sporting clubs of Emerald welcomed the opening of a new $729,000 sports pavilion last Saturday, 18 March 2017.
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Work on Lang Lang Community and Recreation Precinct to start in March
Work on the new Lang Lang Community Recreation Precinct is expected to begin in March after Council awarded the contract to develop the new sports grounds and facilities to Lasergrade Pty Ltd.
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Cardinia Shire community consultation opportunities abound
Cardinia Shire Council has four new topics open for community consultation and community members are being encouraged to get online and get involved.
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Need a speaker at your next AGM or committee meeting?
If you’re searching for a thought-provoking and inspiring speaker for your next Annual General Meeting or committee meeting, this may be just what you’re looking for.
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Cardinia Shire Council makes TAKE2 pledge to create a greener future
Cardinia Shire Council is among the latest of 31 Victorian Local Governments, representing over half Victoria’s population, to join the State Government in the fight against climate change.
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Last chance to share ideas for the Liveability Health Plan
Cardinia Shire residents are being reminded to take advantage of the opportunity to share their ideas for the Liveability Health Plan before consultation closes at 5pm on Tuesday 28 February 2017.
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Emerald’s Hills Hub project progresses to detailed designs
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the Hills Hub project in Emerald will now progress to detailed designs.
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Nominate now for the Stan Henwood Award
Nominations are now open for the annual Stan Henwood Award recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the Cardinia Shire community over a period of more than 10 years.
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Cardinia Shire residents encouraged to drink up in H30 Challenge
Cardinia Shire Council has teamed up with Aligned Leisure and health promotion foundation VicHealth to encourage local residents to sign up for the H30 Challenge and improve their health.
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2017 Community Satisfaction Survey now surveying Cardinia Shire residents
The Victorian Government’s 2017 Community Satisfaction Survey on local government performance commenced on Wednesday 1 February 2017 and will continue throughout February and March.
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Get active this Mobile March
For the seventh year running, Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging students to lace up their runners, hop on their bike or scooter and strap on their helmets to get to school during Mobile March.
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2017 Australia Post AFL Community Camp
The AFL is pleased to announce the confirmed dates and locations for Richmond Football Club’s 2017 Australia Post AFL Community Camps.
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Cardinia Shire Council launches new accessible website
Cardinia Shire Council has launched its new responsive design website www.cardinia.vic.gov.au, with a major focus on the customer experience and meeting accessibility standards.
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Take a moment to have your say on Cardinia Shire’s Liveability Health Plan
Council is seeking input from all members of our community to develop the Cardinia Shire Liveability Health Plan.
