Applications are now open for Council's Festival and Events Grants program, with funding available to support eligible community-led events across the shire.
13 October 2026
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Construction is now underway on the Ebony Drive playground in Pakenham.
13 October 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council has completed an expression of interest process for the 2026 Pakenham Carols; however, it was not possible to secure a community partner to support this year’s event going ahead.
12 October 2026
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The Pakenham Outdoor Pool is on track to welcome the community back this summer, with major maintenance and refurbishment works nearing completion.
12 October 2026
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Residents are encouraged to drop-off their green waste for FREE at the upcoming green-waste drop off event in Pakenham.
06 October 2026
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Dog owners and their four-legged friends now have an upgraded space to socialise and play, with Cardinia Shire Council and the Victorian Government officially opening the upgraded Alma Treloar dog off-leash area.
30 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire residents can now register for this year’s Detox Your Home events.
28 September 2026
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The Draft Cardinia Planning Scheme Review – Part B is now on public exhibition, and community members are invited to provide feedback.
28 September 2026
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Following a detailed evaluation of submissions received through the Pakenham Golf Course Expression of Interest (EOI) process, Cardinia Shire Council is progressing shortlisted proponents to a Request for Proposal (RFP)...
24 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents to sign up for its free Gardens for Wildlife program.
24 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents to take simple steps towards being better prepared and informed, with Community Safety Month returning this October.
24 September 2026
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Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their local community, or a great local event that brings people together and builds connection?
24 September 2026
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There’s still time to participate in Biodiversity Blitz 2026, so grab your camera, head outdoors and help showcase Cardinia Shire’s incredible biodiversity.
24 September 2026
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Council is reviewing its Governance Rules policy and is seeking community feedback on proposed updates aimed at improving clarity, transparency and decision‑making.
22 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council is calling on the State Government to provide the Cardinia Shire community with more time to review and respond to the Bunyip North Quarry’s Environment Effects Statement (EES).
23 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council is working towards delivering the Emerald Lake Precinct masterplan, with planning and works expected to be staged over the coming years.
23 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council has celebrated the achievements of inspiring young people from across the shire at the 2026 Good Choice Awards.
23 September 2026
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Council has endorsed the Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan, establishing a more consistent way forward for unsealed road maintenance, management and renewal across the shire.
23 September 2026
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Cardinia Shire Council welcomes the State Government’s announcement on restrictions for data centre development but is calling for further planning measures to ensure future growth is appropriately balanced with the...
23 September 2026
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Plans to reimagine Officer's historic James Hicks pottery site are progressing, with Council adopting Planning Scheme Amendment C282card and approving planning permit T230528.
22 September 2026
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