Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)

The Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) will come into effect on 1 July . Council is legislated to collect this levy on behalf of the Victorian Government through the annual rates notice. Find out more >

Cardinia Arts news

New Arts and Culture Reference Group announced for Cardinia Shire

Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce the formation of the new Arts and Culture Reference Group.

Published 17 June 2025

Budding Musicians Apply Now for Cardinia Shire’s Music Residency Program 2024

Emerging musicians across Cardinia Shire are encouraged to apply now for the Music Residencies 2024 intake!

Published 21 March 2024
Comely Banks artwork unveiled

Cardinia Shire Council unveiled a new mural at Comely Banks Pavilion in Officer on Saturday 28 October 2023.

Published 31 October 2023
Experience the future with Topia

Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a new futuristic exhibition at Emerald Hills Hub called Topia.

Published 27 September 2023
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.

Published 20 December 2022
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.

Published 4 May 2018