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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Reconciliation Week 2026 events  </title>
      <link>https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/news/article/1642/reconciliation_week_2026_events</link>
      <description>Council is inviting the community to come together for two free events to mark National Reconciliation Week 2026, celebrating culture, connection and a shared commitment to reconciliation.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:33:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cardinia Shire calls for investment in the shire’s future ahead of State election </title>
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      <description>Council has launched its advocacy campaign in the lead-up to the 2026 State election, calling for urgent investment in essential projects and services to support the shire's rapidly growing community.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:23:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Community invited to help shape the future look and feel of Emerald and Gembrook town centres</title>
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      <description>Cardinia Shire Council is inviting community members to share their experiences and what they value about Emerald and Gembrook town centres as part of a new Urban Design Assessment.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cardinia Shire launches grants program and invites feedback on the supporting policy</title>
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      <description>Cardinia Shire Council is inviting applications for its Arts Grants and Festival and Events Grants programs.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:53:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Pakenham town centre transformation continues with future plans unveiled</title>
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      <description>Cardinia Shire Council has unveiled new plans for Stages 2 and 3 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project, setting out the future vision for the town centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:21:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council takes next step in digital transformation </title>
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      <description>Cardinia Shire Council is progressing the transformation of its core business systems, with an implementation partner appointed at the Council meeting on 18 May.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:16:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Council approves application for Costco in Pakenham</title>
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      <description>Cardinia Shire Council has approved a planning permit for a Costco Wholesale store in Pakenham at its meeting on 18 May.  </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:38:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cardinia Shire Council welcomes budget commitments and calls for continued investment</title>
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      <description>Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed funding announcements in the 2026–27 State and Federal budgets, while recognising that continued investment is needed to keep pace with the shire’s rapid growth.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:24:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Clarification regarding differential rating review</title>
      <link>https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/news/article/1634/clarification_regarding_differential_rating_review</link>
      <description>Message from the Mayor</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:46:00 +1000</pubDate>
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      <title>Discover Pakenham this Autumn</title>
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      <description>This autumn, Council is inviting the community to get outside, connect and explore local open spaces, with a free, family‑friendly event coming to Pakenham on Thursday 14 May 2026.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:58:00 +1000</pubDate>
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