News archive
News published December 2025
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Cardinia Shire Council statement
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Brett Owen has confirmed he will return from his leave of absence and will resume his Mayoral and Councillor duties in full, effective immediately.
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Celebrating Christmas Together
Council is delighted to announce the resounding success of the 2025 Christmas Together program, an initiative that has brought joy, support, and a true sense of community to our shire.
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Pakenham Outdoor Pool update
Essential maintenance and upgrade works at Pakenham Outdoor Pool are progressing.
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Jingle all the way to Council’s free Recycling Drive and Drop event
Cardinia Shire Council’s Christmas drop-off event just got bigger and better!
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Pakenham Golf Course update
Expressions of interest for the future management of the Pakenham Golf Course at Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham, will be sought in the new year.
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Council sets the agenda for advocacy priorities
Cardinia Shire Council has set a bold vision for the future with the adoption of its Advocacy Agenda 2025–29 to drive Council’s advocacy efforts in the lead up to the 2026 State election and beyond.
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Cardinia Shire’s Gardens for Wildlife program is growing – and we’d love you to be part of it!
This program is all about helping Cardinia Shire residents create wildlife-friendly gardens that support local biodiversity and an adaptive environment. And the best part? You get to help shape it!
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Council adopts O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve Masterplan
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted the updated O’Neil Road Recreation Reserve Masterplan, a long-term vision for the site to meet the sport and recreation needs of our growing community.
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Council welcomes Victorian Government funding to expand kindergarten places in Cockatoo
Cardinia Shire Council is pleased to announce that Cockatoo Kindergarten will soon benefit from additional kindergarten places and upgraded facilities, with support from the Victorian Government.
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Cardinia Shire Council’s draft Reconciliation Action Plan now open for public exhibition
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community members to review the draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025–2027 that aims to further strengthen reconciliation across the Shire.
