News archive
News published March 2026
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Cardinia Shire is coming alive this Autumn
Cardinia Shire is coming alive this Autumn, with a season full of activities and opportunities inviting everyone to explore, get active and connect throughout our parks, reserves and open spaces.
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Access free and confidential financial advice at Cardinia’s Bring Your Bills Day
Following an overwhelmingly successful event in 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing its Bring Your Bills Day back to Pakenham this year.
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Paw-sitive upgrades underway at Alma Treloar Reserve
Upgrade works are now underway on the Alma Treloar Reserve dog park in Cockatoo.
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Clear the garden clutter this Autumn with our free Green Waste Drop Off
From 10 - 13 April 2026, Cardinia Shire residents can drop off their excess green waste for free at the Cleanaway Resource Recovery Centre in Lysterfield.
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Don’t fur-get to register your pets!
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging all pet owners to register or renew their pet’s registration by 10 April.
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Young talent set to shine at this year’s Pakenham Show
Cardinia Shire’s young people are set to light up the stage and shred the skate ramp at this year’s Pakenham Show.
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Have your say on proposed name for Garfield reserve
Cardinia Shire Council invites community feedback on a proposal to name a Garfield reserve in honour of a local volunteer.
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Nominate a legendary local volunteer for the 2026 Stan Henwood Award
Nominations are now open for Cardinia Shire Council’s annual volunteer award, that shines a light on locals who dedicate their time towards improving and enriching the community.
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Celebrate International Women’s Day at Cardinia Cultural Centre
The Cardinia Cultural Centre will come alive with storytelling as we honour the women who shape and strengthen our community at this year’s International Women’s Day celebration on Thursday 5 March.
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Applications now open for 2026 Cardinia Community Leadership Program
Cardinia Shire’s emerging and aspiring leaders are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Cardinia Community Leadership Program (CCLP), with applications now open.
