Native Plant of the Month: Cottonwood Hibiscus
Cottonwood Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) Cottonwood Hibiscus is a large shrub or small tree, which grows four to eight metres high
Sara Ritchie
Environment
24/03/2026
Cottonwood Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) Cottonwood Hibiscus is a large shrub or small tree, which grows four to eight metres high
Environment
04/03/2026
Grant delivery commences, combatting invasive weeds – Kudzu and Red Cestrum. Port Macquarie Hastings Council has commenced on-ground works for
Environment
02/03/2026
Native Ginger (Alpina caerulea) Native ginger has broad sword shaped leaves Native Ginger is a fast-growing edible native herb, related
Environment
22/01/2026
Christmas Orchid (Calanthe triplicata) A tall growing orchid with pleated leaves The Christmas Orchid is one of our most spectacular
Environment
22/01/2026
It is unfortunate that the majority of Australia’s 2,700 (estimated) species of invasive weeds are garden escapees, introduced via horticulture
Waste and recycling
20/01/2026
The school year is just around the corner. Start 2026 sustainably by rethinking how you organise stationery and school supplies.
Environment
27/11/2025
Forest maple Forest maple is a small, bushy and shapely understorey tree to 8m tall. It has greenish flowers and,
Environment
27/11/2025
The botanical name for Chinese Rain Tree is Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana. and this native of Taiwan is now spreading
Environment
06/11/2025
If plants told horror stories, Kudzu would be one of the scariest villains. This extremely vigorous, rapidly growing vine can
Environment
05/11/2025
Cordyline stricta – Narrow-leaved Palm Lily Cordyline stricta is commonly known as the Slender Palm Lily or Narrow-leaved Palm Lily.
Environment
03/11/2025
The Port Macquarie–Hastings region is one of the most important places for koalas in New South Wales – Drive with
Environment
03/10/2025
Far from cute and cuddly, this invasive vine wreaks havoc with its rapid, smothering growth and strong root system. Cat’s
Environment
03/10/2025
Biconvex Paperbark (Melaleuca biconvexa) Biconvex Paperbark is a shrub or small to medium-sized tree, 3 to 10 metres tall, though
Environment
05/09/2025
We love the tangy summer treat of the amazing passionfruit, but did you know that there are a bunch of
Environment
04/09/2025
Wanting to bring some red leaf colour to your garden? Bleeding Heart is an attractive small bushy shrub or occasionally
Environment
30/07/2025
Mexican bean tree, sometimes known simply as Cecropia, is an emerging weed on the north coast, with infestations found in
Environment
29/07/2025
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has received State Government funding to carry out new habitat mapping for koalas (Guula), helping to
Environment
03/07/2025
Ginger Lily, also known as Kahili ginger, isn’t your favourite spice but rather a seriously invasive member of the ginger
Sara Ritchie
Weed of the Month – Good Neighbours Program
Grant delivery commences, combatting invasive weeds – Kudzu and Red Cestrum. Port Macquarie Hastings Council has commenced on-ground works for
Native Plant of the Month: Native Ginger
Native Ginger (Alpina caerulea) Native ginger has broad sword shaped leaves Native Ginger is a fast-growing edible native herb, related
Native Plant of the Month: Christmas Orchid
Christmas Orchid (Calanthe triplicata) A tall growing orchid with pleated leaves The Christmas Orchid is one of our most spectacular
Buying, selling or moving plants, flowers or foliage puts NSW at risk
It is unfortunate that the majority of Australia’s 2,700 (estimated) species of invasive weeds are garden escapees, introduced via horticulture
Simple Back-to-School Tips to Reduce Waste
The school year is just around the corner. Start 2026 sustainably by rethinking how you organise stationery and school supplies.
Native Plant of the Month: Forest Maple
Forest maple Forest maple is a small, bushy and shapely understorey tree to 8m tall. It has greenish flowers and,
Weed of the Month: Chinese Rain Tree
The botanical name for Chinese Rain Tree is Koelreuteria elegans subsp. formosana. and this native of Taiwan is now spreading
Weed of the Month: Kudzu
If plants told horror stories, Kudzu would be one of the scariest villains. This extremely vigorous, rapidly growing vine can
Native Plant of the Month: Cordyline stricta
Cordyline stricta – Narrow-leaved Palm Lily Cordyline stricta is commonly known as the Slender Palm Lily or Narrow-leaved Palm Lily.
Drive with care this holiday season
The Port Macquarie–Hastings region is one of the most important places for koalas in New South Wales – Drive with
Weed of the Month: Cat’s claw creeper
Far from cute and cuddly, this invasive vine wreaks havoc with its rapid, smothering growth and strong root system. Cat’s
Native Plant of the Month: Biconvex Paperbark
Biconvex Paperbark (Melaleuca biconvexa) Biconvex Paperbark is a shrub or small to medium-sized tree, 3 to 10 metres tall, though
Weed of the Month: Passionfruit weeds
We love the tangy summer treat of the amazing passionfruit, but did you know that there are a bunch of
Native Plant of the Month: Bleeding Heart
Wanting to bring some red leaf colour to your garden? Bleeding Heart is an attractive small bushy shrub or occasionally
Weed of the Month: Mexican bean tree – Cecropia sp.
Mexican bean tree, sometimes known simply as Cecropia, is an emerging weed on the north coast, with infestations found in
New habitat mapping for koalas (Guula)
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has received State Government funding to carry out new habitat mapping for koalas (Guula), helping to
Weed of the Month: Ginger Lily (Hedychium gardnerianum)
Ginger Lily, also known as Kahili ginger, isn’t your favourite spice but rather a seriously invasive member of the ginger
