Your shire and Council news
Submit your photos to win!
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting residents to share their photos of the shire to win!
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Fun, free April school holidays activities
Council is hosting a range of fun, free activities during the April school holidays.
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Registrations for 2024 kindergarten are now open
Cardinia Shire Council encourages residents to register for 2024 kindergarten places by 30 June 2023, to be considered for first-round offers.
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Australian Heritage Festival and Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Emerald Museum
Cardinia Shire Council invites you to celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival at Emerald Museum.
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Building better local roads in Gembrook
Cardinia Shire Council has started road sealing works on Innes Road, Blackwood Lane, Russell Road and the services roads for Redwood Road and Gembrook Road in Gembrook.
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Cardinia Shire Heritage Grant applications open
The Cardinia Shire Heritage Grant applications are open to residents from 3 April to 27 May 2023.
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Coffee with a Cop at Heritage Springs
In partnership with Cardinia Shire's Safer Communities Partnership Committee, Victoria Police will host a ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event at Heritage Springs Shopping Centre on Tuesday morning on 4 April.
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Council’s free waste drop off events are back for 2022!
Council’s free waste events “Detox Your Home” and “DrumMuster” are back for 2023.
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Works start to refresh Pakenham playground
An upgraded playground at Creekwood Park in Oaklands Way, Pakenham, was announced yesterday!
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Free waste-themed kinder and school incursions
Cardinia Shire Council is offering free, waste-themed incursions to local kindergartens, early learning centres and primary schools.
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Connect Autumn has hit the streets!
The latest edition of Connect magazine has hit the streets of Cardinia Shire.
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Young people have a ball at Pride Formal
On Saturday 4 March, young people from Cardinia Shire and beyond were thrilled with the return of Council’s annual Pride Formal, held at the Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre.
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Input welcome! Draft Open Space Strategy
Cardinia Shire Council invites the community to view and provide feedback on the draft Open Space Strategy.
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Free Tree Giveaway and Plant Vouchers
Cardinia Shire Council is partnering with the Cardinia Environment Coalition Nursery to give away 5 free indigenous plants to 320 Cardinia Shire households.
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Cardinia Shire Council launches new online venue hire booking
Cardinia Shire Council has launched a new online booking request site: Booking Cardinia. Members of the community can save time enquiring about venue hire, by finding venue availability, location, capacity and amenities online.
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Cardinian Embroidery artwork settles in new home
Cardinia Shire Council has established a permanent home for Cardinian Embroidery public artwork at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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Cardinia Shire Community Satisfaction Survey starting soon
From Saturday 4 March, independent research company Metropolis Research will be conducting the 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey on behalf of Cardinia Shire Council.
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International Women’s Day local event
Community members are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day at Living Learning Pakenham, at a free event recognising local women and gender equality.
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Council’s free green waste drop-off events are back for 2023!
Council’s free green waste drop-off events are back in Pakenham and Lysterfield!
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Free Rapid Antigen Tests from Cardinia Shire Council Civic Centre
Free rapid antigen test (RAT) kits are available from Cardinia Shire Council’s Civic Centre, 20 Siding Avenue Officer, during open hours.
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Cardinia Cultural Centre mini exhibitions starting soon!
From Monday 27 February, the ‘CCC Capsule’ will transform into a unique artistic display every six weeks showcasing work from artists far and wide.
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Catani cricket nets officially open
The new Catani cricket nets are officially open.
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Royal Australian Navy Jazz Band free concert
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting the Royal Australian Navy Jazz band – Melbourne Ensemble at Emerald Lake Park for a free concert.
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Clean Up Australia Day
Cardinia Shire residents, businesses and schools are encouraged to sign up for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 5 March.
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Have your say: Draft Officer Urban Design Framework 2023
Cardinia Shire residents, landowners and businesses are invited to review the draft Officer Town Centre Urban Design Framework (UDF) 2023 as part of community consultation until Friday 17 March 2023.
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Ageing Well Newsletter (Edition 14) out now!
Edition 14 of Council’s Ageing Well newsletter is out now!
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Managing your business energy costs
Cardinia Shire Council will host the first Cardinia Business Networking Breakfast for the year this March.
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Have your say: exterior design options – Alma Treloar Reserve public toilets
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on exterior façade options for new public toilets at Alma Treloar Reserve, Cockatoo.
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Have your say on the draft Active Cardinia Strategy!
Council is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on its draft Active Cardinia Strategy.
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Have your say: exterior design - PB Ronald Reserve public toilets
Cardinia Shire Council is seeking feedback on the exterior façade design of new public toilets at PB Ronald Reserve, Pakenham.
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Cardinia Shire commemorates the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday
Community members are invited to attend a number of events commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Bushfires.
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Emerald’s Hills Hub is turning rainbow!
Prism, an upcoming exhibition at Emerald’s Hills Hub, will feature work by our local creative LGBTQIA+ community.
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Upgraded Beaconsfield Tennis Courts officially open
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to acknowledge the official opening of the upgraded tennis courts in Beaconsfield.
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Applications open for 2022-23 weed control grants
Landowners and community groups are encouraged to apply for Council’s 2022-23 weed control grant program.
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More than $100 million withdrawn from local roads projects
Council has received official confirmation that $109 million of committed funding for the Sealing the Hills roads program, has been discontinued and withdrawn by the federal government.
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Cardinia Shire invites community to join Midsumma Pride March 2023
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 5 February 2023.
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Stan Henwood Award nominations now open
Recognise a community legend and nominate them for Cardinia Shire’s 2023 Stan Henwood Award.
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Applications now open for Community Capital Works and Wellbeing Support Grants
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s Community Capital Works Grant Program and Wellbeing Support Grant Program for 2023-24.
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Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2023 Nominees announced
Cardinia Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees of the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards 2023.
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Artists: kick off 2023 at creative networking night
Cardinia Shire Council invites artists to kick off 2023 at a creative networking night aimed at visual artists who want to learn more about how they can get involved in the arts locally.
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Council hosts free grant writing workshop
Come along to Cardinia Shire Council’s FREE grant writing workshop from 6pm on Tuesday 31 January either online, or in person at the council Civic Centre in Officer.
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Save the date for the skate and scooter jam!
Council is excited to announce that the Youth Services skate and scoot event at Koo Wee Rup has been rescheduled for Friday 20 January!
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Australia Day 2023 in Cardinia Shire
A number of events are being held across Cardinia Shire for the community to enjoy this Australia Day, Thursday 26 January.
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After school fun for young people
Cardinia Shire Council has a wide range of group programs available to young people (12–24 years).
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Accessibility upgrades in Garfield
Cardinia Shire Council has completed upgrade works on a new accessible carpark in Garfield.
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Council welcomes funding for playground upgrades in Pakenham
Cardinia Shire Council welcomes $90,000 in funding from the Victorian Government’s Our Suburbs: Living Local Fund.
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Free Professional Development for Creatives
Six Councils in metropolitan Melbourne are working together to support their creative communities: in providing them free career support via the ArtsACTION program.
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Lighting the way for local wildlife
Cardinia Shire Council is trailing wildlife sensitive lighting in selected locations including along McGregor and Soldiers Roads in Rythdale.
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Better local roads in Rythdale
Sealing upgrade works are now complete on McGregor Road and Soldiers Road in Rythdale.
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Council continues advocacy for road program funding
Cardinia Shire Council resolved to continue to advocate for the delivery of the Sealing the Hills program at last night’s council meeting.
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Cardinia Shire reaping rewards of collaborative renewable energy contract
Cardinia Shire Council is one of 51 Victorian councils to have slashed their energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), a joint renewable energy contract.
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Drop off your residential Christmas cardboard waste for free!
Jingle all the way to the waste recovery centre and recycle your cardboard boxes and gift-wrapping paper for FREE at our drop-off event!
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Congratulations to the Cardinia Community Leadership Program 2022 graduating class!
The Cardinia Community Leadership Program celebrated its 2022 graduates at a small ceremony in November.
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Council continues to advocate for Sealing the Hills funding
Cardinia Shire Council and Yarra Ranges Council sent representatives to Canberra last week to meet with the federal government about their commitment to fund the $300 million unsealed roads projects.
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Festivities enjoyed by thousands at Pakenham Carols
Thousands of local residents and community members took to the oval at Toomuc Recreation Reserve on Saturday for this year's Pakenham Carols by Candlelight.
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Helping hands at Christmas
Christmas, though considered the most joyful time of the year, can mean very different things to different people. Family and individual stress levels may rise throughout the Christmas season.
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International Day of People with Disability 2022
This International Day of People with a Disability (3 December), Cardinia Shire Council is reflecting on the progress made and work still to be done to support inclusion and access in our community.
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Unwrap Cardinia this Christmas
Cardinia Shire’s ‘Unwrap Cardinia’ Christmas campaign is officially launching this week.
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Youth Art Collective to kick-off in New Year
Young people across Cardinia Shire are encouraged to look out for an invitation to join Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services and Arts teams’ Youth Art Collective in the new year!
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Connect Summer has hit the streets!
Get ready to explore the great Cardinia Shire summertime as the latest edition of Connect magazine, full of summer must-visit locations, has hit the streets.
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2022 Pakenham Carols by Candlelight is one week away
Council is proud to be able to bring back Pakenham Carols by Candlelight – a festive season sing-a-long not to be missed!
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Cockatoo southern tennis courts redevelopment set to commence
Cardinia Shire Council will soon commence construction works to upgrade the southern tennis courts at Cockatoo Tennis Club.
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The annual Walk Against Family Violence is back!
The Cardinia Casey Family Violence Network will be hosting a community walk against family violence on Friday 18 November, with support from Together We Can and Cardinia Shire Council.
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Pakenham’s Carols by Candlelight returns for 2022 – Mark your diaries!
Cardinia Shire Council, with the support of local community groups and businesses, is proud to present the 2022 Pakenham Carols by Candlelight.
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Cardinia Shire Council announces Youth Art Collective
Join Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services and Arts teams for an interactive information evening introducing the new Youth Art Collective.
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Help shape your community – help shape council’s draft budget
Residents and businesses are encouraged to have their say and help shape Council’s draft 2023/24 budget.
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Join a range of activities as part of the Southern Region Disability Inclusion Week!
The Southern Region Disability Inclusion Week provides an opportunity for people with disabilities to take part in activities and connect with their community.
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Have your say: Worrell Reserve skate park and proposed youth plaza
Cardinia Shire Council is calling on skaters, BMX, and scooter riders to provide feedback on the draft concept design for Worrell Reserve skate park and the proposed youth plaza in Emerald.
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Upgrades to Upper Beaconsfield BMX track are rolling ahead
Cardinia Shire Council is set to commence works to redevelop the BMX track at the Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve in November.
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Council acknowledges funding pledge – Lang Lang Bypass
Ahead of the Victorian government election, Cardinia Shire Council is calling for continued support and funding across a range of community priorities – including better, safer local roads.
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Cardinia Shire’s new Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected for 2022–2023
At its annual Statutory Council Meeting on Monday 7 November, Council welcomed the new Cardinia Shire Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2022–2023 term.
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Nominations closing soon for Australia Day Awards
Time is running out to nominate your local community members for Cardinia Shire Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards.
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Have your say: Draft concept plan Bonette Reserve, Beaconsfield
Cardinia Shire Council invites community feedback on a draft concept plan for Bonette Reserve, Beaconsfield.
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Council acknowledges funding pledge – Racecourse Road duplication
Ahead of the Victorian government election this November, Council is calling for continued support and funding across a range of community priorities – including better safer roads for our community.
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Council acknowledges funding pledge – Officer Recreation Reserve
Ahead of the Victorian government election this November, Council is calling for continued support and funding across a range of community priorities – including better sport and recreation.
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Council acknowledges funding pledge – new Community Hub in Pakenham
Ahead of the Victorian government election this November, Council is calling for continued support and funding across a range of community priorities - including better community places and services.
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Building better local roads in Officer
Construction is underway in Officer on Timbertop and Pink Hill Boulevards.
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Koo Wee Rup cricket, football and netball pavilions officially open
Cardinia Shire Council officially opened the Koo Wee Rup cricket, football, and netball pavilions last night.
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Council acknowledges funding pledge – Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve
Cardinia Shire Council is calling for continued support and funding commitments across a range of community priorities.
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Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants applications are now open
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging artists and arts groups to apply for the Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants program for 2022.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes Growing Suburbs Funding
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $3.75 million from the Victorian Government’s 2022–23 Growing Suburbs Fund for two important community infrastructure projects.
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Notice of Special Council Meeting
In accordance with Council’s Governance Rules, the Acting CEO has called for a Special Council Meeting to be held today, Monday 3 October.
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Better Sports and Recreation facilities for Cardinia Shire
Cardinia Shire Council endorses a draft scope for the overall redevelopment of Cardinia Life.
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Working together for a Safer Cardinia Community Safety Month 2022
Connect with local services at community information sessions hosted by Cardinia Shire Council this October – Community Safety Month!
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Cardinia Shire Seniors Festival 2022 is almost here!
Cardinia Shire is celebrating the 40th year of the Victorian Seniors Festival this October!
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Cardinia Shire’s young people recognised with Good Choice Awards
Cardinia Shire’s annual Good Choice Awards have been celebrated with an awards ceremony held at the Pakenham Hall on Tuesday evening.
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Council Meeting rescheduled from 19 September to 26 September 2022
The September Council Meeting will now be held at 7pm, Monday 26 September.
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Express your interest now for Community Capital Works Partnership Grants 2023–24
Expression of Interest applications are now open for Community Capital Works Partnership Grant (Category 2) applicants to next year’s Community Capital Works Grants (2023–24).
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Connect Spring has hit the streets!
The latest edition of Connect magazine has hit the streets of Cardinia Shire.
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Community Capital Works Grants recipients announced
Cardinia Shire Council has announced $483,342.41 in funding under its Community Capital Works Grants 2022–23 program to 27 successful applicants across category 1 and 2 grants.
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Nominations open for Australia Day Awards – celebrate what’s great!
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards.
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Assessing our local roads
A shire-wide sealed and unsealed road condition assessment to improve the renewal and maintenance programming, connectivity, mobility and safety of Cardinia Shire’s road networks will begin shortly.
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Applications now open for 2022-23 weed control grants
Applications are now open for Council’s 2022-23 weed control grants.
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Applications now open for beautification grants
Applications are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s 2022-23 Beautification Grant program.
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New Cardinia Shire events added for this year’s Biodiversity Blitz!
Biodiversity Month starts today and there’s still time to join in the citizen science fun by taking part in the 2022 Biodiversity Blitz!
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Ageing Well Newsletter edition 13 out now!
The thirteenth edition of Council’s Ageing Well newsletter is out now!
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Free Spring workshops in Pakenham and Emerald!
Cardinia Shire Council and Casey Cardinia Libraries have partnered to host four free workshops throughout September and November to help residents learn about a range of waste and environment topics.
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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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Swap your weeds for trees
Do you have troublesome weeds on your property? Why not trade them in for some free, locally native plants?
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Cardinia Shire’s new Climate Change Adaptation Strategy adopted
Cardinia Shire’s new Climate Change Adaptation Strategy was adopted at last night’s Council meeting.
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Red Cross donation drop-off comes to Pakenham
Cardinia Shire Council has joined with the Australian Red Cross to host a donation drop-off event in September.
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New sport network to boost female participation in sport
Applications are now open to join Cardinia Shire Council’s first Women and Girls Sport Participation Network.
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Your invitation to Hogwarts
You’re invited to dress up in your finest robes and head to the ultimate Harry Potter experience this August!
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Emerging from Fire exhibition now open at Cardinia Cultural Centre
Cardinia Shire’s Emerging from Fire photographic exhibition is now on display at Cardinia Cultural Centre.
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More dates announced for Council’s free waste drop-off program
Cardinia Shire Council’s free green waste drop-off program is continuing through to December 2022.
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Share your ideas for three Pakenham playground renewals in 2023
Cardinia Shire Council wants your ideas for three playground upgrades that will be happening in 2023 at Creekwood Reserve, The Parkway, and Parman Avenue Reserve in Pakenham.
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Cleaning out the clutter? Use our free bookable hard waste service!
On 1 July 2020 Council moved from a blanket collection service twice yearly to a bookable service available year-round.
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Recipients announced for two 2022–23 community grants programs
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the 2022–23 Festival and Events Grants and the Community Wellbeing Support Grants programs.
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White Ribbon awards announced
Congratulations to this year’s White Ribbon Award winners announced at yesterday’s White Ribbon event held at Outlook’s function centre on Toomuc Valley Road in Pakenham.
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Council Meeting: online only
Tonight’s (Monday 18 July 2022) Council Meeting will be held online, in line with recent public health advice from the Victorian Government.
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Cardinia Shire Council Budget 2022–26 adopted
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its 2022–26 Budget, following a final round of community consultation on the draft document in April and May this year.
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Council to support NBN to conduct information sessions for local businesses
Cardinia Shire Council is hosting NBN Co by running two information sessions to assist local businesses.
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Cardinia Shire Council celebrates NAIDOC Week
Cardinia Shire Council’s Youth Services Team is hosting a free community event next week to mark NAIDOC Week.
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New Domestic Animal Management Plan adopted
A new Domestic Animal Management Plan was adopted at last night’s Council meeting.
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Council adopts new Road Management Plan
A new Road Management Plan was adopted at last night’s Council meeting.
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Registrations for 2023 kindergarten are closing soon
Council is reminding families that any new 2023 kindergarten registrations or changes to placement preferences must be submitted by Thursday 30 June 2022 to be included in first round offers.
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Have your say on draft plans for Upper Beaconsfield Reserve
Residents are encouraged to have their say on draft concept plans for the development of a new community, sport and scout facility at the Upper Beaconsfield Reserve.
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Connect Winter has hit the streets!
The latest edition of Connect magazine has hit the streets of Cardinia Shire.
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2022 Stan Henwood Award winner announced
Cardinia Shire Council announced this year’s 2022 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception at Cardinia Cultural Centre last night.
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Former AFL player Wayne Schwass to speak on mental health at Cardinia Business Breakfast
Former AFL player, Wayne Schwass, will be speaking at the next Cardinia Business Networking Breakfast!
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Final design for the new Cochrane Park Skate Park, Koo Wee Rup
Construction is set to begin next week on the new Cochrane Park Skate Park in Koo Wee Rup.
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Have your say on Council’s draft Economic Development Strategy
Businesses and community members are encouraged to have their say on Council’s draft Economic Development Strategy.
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Local blokes connect at free Cardinia Shire Blokes Night
Local blokes are invited to attend Deep Creek Golf Club for a free night out with AFL legend Doug Hawkins and Senior Coach of Phillip Island Football Club Beau Vernon.
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Exhibitor registrations open for Together We Can Community Leadership Summit 2022
Local organisations are encouraged to register as exhibitors at the 2022 Together We Can Community Leadership Summit.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s proposed Budget 2022–2026 available for comment
Following community consultations in 2020 and 2021, Cardinia Shire Council’s proposed 2022–2026 Budget is available for viewing and comment until 5pm on 11 May 2022.
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Connect Autumn has hit the streets!
The latest edition of Connect magazine has hit the streets of Cardinia Shire.
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Cardinia Shire Community Satisfaction Survey starting soon
From Saturday 5 March, independent research company Metropolis Research will be conducting the 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey on behalf of Cardinia Shire Council.
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Cardinia Shire welcomes funding from Growing Suburbs Fund for vital projects
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $2.5 million from the Victorian Government’s 2021-22 Growing Suburbs Fund for three important community infrastructure projects.
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Relief and Recovery Grants: Phase 3 support package announced
Cardinia Shire Council has announced Phase 3 of its $1.6 million Community and Business Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support Package.
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Phase 2 of $1.6 million Community Support Package announced
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield has announced Phase 2 of Council’s Community and Business Support Package.
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Cardinia Shire Council launches Phase 1 Support Package and online help hub
Cardinia Shire Council has announced the first phase of its Community and Business Support Package: COVID-19.
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Councils seek a smarter solution for household rubbish
Cardinia Shire Council and 15 other councils from the south east of Melbourne have commenced the first collective tender for advanced waste processing solutions.
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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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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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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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Social and Affordable Housing Strategy adopted
Cardinia Shire Council last night adopted its Social and Affordable Housing Strategy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
