Have your say on our draft 2026–27 Budget

Our draft Budget outlines how we plan to invest in local services, infrastructure and community wellbeing over the  next year.

We're planning to invest $143.8 million in services and $66.3 million into our capital works program to support our growing community.

Have your say on what’s proposed and share your feedback to help inform the final budget.

Updating the Rating and Revenue Plan: a fairer way forward

The Draft Rating and Revenue Plan looks at how rates are shared across property types, without raising total rates collected.

Proposed changes aim to ensure each ratepayer contributes a fair share based on their property type and value.

Residents are invited to review the proposed changes and have their say.

Let’s be clear on glass

A proposed new glass recycling bin could mean more costs and confusion for households, so we’re asking the State Government to reconsider.

You’re encouraged to have your say on glass bins to help inform discussions with the Victorian Government and decision makers.

Council adopts plan to build on reconciliation in the shire

We've adopted our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026-28, marking an important milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

It’s time to get kinder-ready!

Registrations are open for 2027 placements in 3-year-old and 4-year-old community kindergarten programs.

To be considered in the first-round offers, families are encouraged to register by 30 June 2026.

Got weeds in your garden? Let’s swap them for something better! 

Turn garden weeds into something positive by swapping them for free local native plants at the Trees for Weeds event in Pakenham.

Together we can: 2026 Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil

Join the 2026 Cardinia Shire Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil to recognise those in our community impacted by family violence.  Come along to hear from the founder of The Red Heart Movement, Sherele Moody. 

Together, we will pause to acknowledge lived experiences and show collective support and respect.

From local music to live shows: see what's on at the Cardinia Cultural Centre

Discover what’s on at Cardinia Cultural Centre, including Winter Sets: Local Music Bites — a relaxed live music series celebrating local artists.

Enjoy intimate performances, great atmosphere and a reason to plan your next night out.

Laying the groundwork for future progress on our unsealed roads

The Local Street Sealing Initiative (LSSI) was endorsed at our recent Council Meeting, establishing a consistent framework to guide how unsealed residential roads may be considered for future upgrades.

Upgraded Cockatoo Community Complex now home to Community House

We’ve completed major building upgrades to the Cockatoo Community Complex and proudly welcome the Cockatoo Community House into the newly revamped community space.

Pakenham Revitalisation: Works to start on Station Street

Works are progressing on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project, with construction expected to start on the corner of Main Street and Station Street from Monday 27 April.

As part of these works, Station Street will be closed to vehicles from the Main Street roundabout until mid‑May 2026. Detours and traffic management are in place to help people get around.

Gear up, Bunyip! Your BMX track is levelling up 

We’re upgrading the Bunyip Sanctuary BMX track and works are now underway! We’re improving track design and safety to create a better riding experience for the local BMX community.

Help shape Cardinia Shire's future planning

The Draft Planning Scheme Review (Part A) is on public exhibition.

We're reviewing the Cardinia Planning Scheme to ensure it remains effective, efficient, and aligned with the Victorian Government planning objectives. 

Explore the proposed changes and have your say.

Are you a local creative? Join the Arts and Culture Reference Group

We're calling on local creatives to help shape the future of arts and culture across the shire, with expressions of interest now open to fill two vacancies on the Arts and Culture Reference Group. Nominations close on 26 April.

Nominate a tree that matters

Do you know a tree with special environmental, cultural or historic value?

Help us recognise and protect Cardinia Shire’s most significant trees by nominating a local tree that holds ecological, cultural or historic value. 

Nominations close on 28 April 2026.