Threatened Species of the Month: Koala (Phascolarctos cinerius)
Koalas may be an Australian icon, but they are also endangered – and as breeding season begins, they’ll be moving
Jenna OConnell
Environment
10/08/2026
Koalas may be an Australian icon, but they are also endangered – and as breeding season begins, they’ll be moving
Environment
03/08/2026
Council’s 2026 Annual Tree Planting Program has successfully wrapped up, with ninety-two advanced trees planted across the region this season.
Environment
02/06/2026
Groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia) – a prolific menace https://youtube.com/shorts/clF3u–t2GQ?si=lY0Rc9g8GcrCD-Mz With its fluffy white flowers swaying in the breeze, this shrub
Environment
31/05/2026
When people think of rainforests, they often picture faraway destinations. Yet many of us pass pockets of rainforest every day
Environment
02/05/2026
Bower Vine (Pandorea jasminoides) Bower Vine is an often underrated yet highly versatile Australian climber, valued for its long flowering
Environment
22/04/2026
Council is beginning the gradual replacement of Cocos Palms across parts of our region. But this isn’t just about managing
Environment
01/04/2026
Fireweed’s yellow blooms hide a toxic risk for animals and pastures. Watching swathes of yellow flowers spread across pastures like
Waste and recycling
26/11/2025
Easy ideas to rethink waste and enjoy a greener festive season As Christmas approaches and we prepare to celebrate with
Waste and recycling
15/04/2025
Our local youth are leading the call for cleaner skate spaces, and they’ve helped shape a new campaign that backs
Environment
07/04/2025
What does a global call for clean energy look like at the local level? Let’s take a closer look. This
Waste and recycling
02/04/2025
Our local skate spaces are more than just ramps and rails. They’re active, social places where many of our young
Waste and recycling
11/03/2025
Over 80,000 volunteers attended more than 8,000 clean-ups across the country – our biggest effort yet. The 35th anniversary of
Environment
10/02/2025
The February weed of the month is Miconia, also known as ‘The Purple Plague’. Miconia (The Purple Plague) is a
Environment
06/12/2024
Our local region is recognised as one of 19 koala strongholds in New South Wales. It’s a responsibility we take
Waste and recycling
05/12/2024
National Recycling Week 2024 was one to celebrate, with our community stepping up as true Everyday Recycling Heroes! From pop-up
Waste and recycling
29/11/2024
The festive season is upon us and with it comes the joy of giving and receiving gifts. But the spirit
EnvironmentThreatened Species
04/11/2024
Rescue and release: a return to the ocean NSW Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Status: Vulnerable A sighting of the threatened Green
Environment
05/08/2024
The Hairy Rosewood (Dysoxylum rufum), cousin to July’s native plant of the month, the Rosewood, is a part of the
Jenna OConnell
Our Urban Canopy is Growing
Council’s 2026 Annual Tree Planting Program has successfully wrapped up, with ninety-two advanced trees planted across the region this season.
Weed of the Month: Groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
Groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia) – a prolific menace https://youtube.com/shorts/clF3u–t2GQ?si=lY0Rc9g8GcrCD-Mz With its fluffy white flowers swaying in the breeze, this shrub
World Rainforest Day: Simple ways to explore and learn about our local rainforests
When people think of rainforests, they often picture faraway destinations. Yet many of us pass pockets of rainforest every day
Native Plant of the Month: Bower Vine
Bower Vine (Pandorea jasminoides) Bower Vine is an often underrated yet highly versatile Australian climber, valued for its long flowering
Why Council is replacing Cocos Palms and how it helps our local wildlife
Council is beginning the gradual replacement of Cocos Palms across parts of our region. But this isn’t just about managing
Weed of the Month – Fireweed
Fireweed’s yellow blooms hide a toxic risk for animals and pastures. Watching swathes of yellow flowers spread across pastures like
Three Tips to Rethink Waste this Christmas
Easy ideas to rethink waste and enjoy a greener festive season As Christmas approaches and we prepare to celebrate with
Clean Spaces, Clean Tricks: ‘Keep It Clean’ Kicks Off in Youth Week
Our local youth are leading the call for cleaner skate spaces, and they’ve helped shape a new campaign that backs
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
What does a global call for clean energy look like at the local level? Let’s take a closer look. This
Keep It Clean: A New Drop for Cleaner Skate Spaces
Our local skate spaces are more than just ramps and rails. They’re active, social places where many of our young
Clean Up Australia Day 2025: A Record-Breaking Effort
Over 80,000 volunteers attended more than 8,000 clean-ups across the country – our biggest effort yet. The 35th anniversary of
Weed of the Month: Miconia (The Purple Plague)
The February weed of the month is Miconia, also known as ‘The Purple Plague’. Miconia (The Purple Plague) is a
Koalas on Camera: Protecting Our Local Wildlife
Our local region is recognised as one of 19 koala strongholds in New South Wales. It’s a responsibility we take
That’s a Wrap on National Recycling Week 2024
National Recycling Week 2024 was one to celebrate, with our community stepping up as true Everyday Recycling Heroes! From pop-up
Greening Your Gift-Giving this Christmas
The festive season is upon us and with it comes the joy of giving and receiving gifts. But the spirit
Threatened Species of the Month: Green Turtle (Chelonia midas)
Rescue and release: a return to the ocean NSW Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Status: Vulnerable A sighting of the threatened Green
Embedded Batteries: How to Recycle Them Safely
You can now drop off items with embedded batteries for free at Port Macquarie (Kingfisher) Waste Transfer Station thanks to
International Gulan (Bat) Night 2024: A Resounding Success in Port Macquarie-Hastings
The International Bat Night 2024, hosted by Charles Sturt University- Port Macquarie, was a resounding success, marking the first time
Native Plant of the Month: Hairy Rosewood
The Hairy Rosewood (Dysoxylum rufum), cousin to July’s native plant of the month, the Rosewood, is a part of the
