Media Releases

Council a leader in creating a healthier community

Cardinia Shire Council has been recognised as a leader in creating a healthier community, after being named the Victorian winner of the 2014 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards. Council was named the Victorian winner of the ‘Councils with populations greater than 15,000’ category.

Leopold Community Hub progressing

The Leopold Community Hub which is scheduled to open its doors in March 2015, will act as a ‘one-stop shop’ for residents.

The hub will bring together a range of services and practitioners to support local families.

Plans for modern complex in Wyong’s civic precinct

Wyong Shire Council has lodged a Development Application (DA) and Masterplan for a Council-owned Iconic Development Site as part of the rejuvenation of the Wyong civil and cultural precinct on Anzac Avenue in the Wyong Central Business District (CBD).

Council is currently delivering the $6.8m flood mitigation project in this area and will start the $12.7m construction of The Art House performing arts centre at 8 Anzac Avenue next week.

Shire focuses on economic development

The Shire of Broome is bringing the local business community onboard as it continues working to secure the town’s financial future.

Council has given the go-ahead to a range of new economic development initiatives including the release of a Shire of Broome Economic Profile as the first stage in the development of an Economic Development Strategy, the creation of a Shire of Broome Investment Prospectus, and the introduction of a quarterly Business Breakfast Series.