Water
Behind the Scenes of Westport Water Play Park
Have you seen the new water play park at Livvy’s Place, Westport Park? This awesome new community facility has made a real ‘splash’ in its
03/05/2023
BlogEd
Environment
Native Plant of the Month : Melastoma Affine
Melastoma Affine is commonly known as the Native Lasiandra or Blue Tongue In 2011, this plant was recorded in the Port Macquarie Hastings LGA at
01/05/2023
Environment
Weed of the Month May 2023: Tropical Soda Apple
We are often asked “What is the worst weed in this area?” Whilst this can depend on many factors, more often than not the answer
01/05/2023
Waste and recycling
Revamping our Plastic Plant Pots: A Port Macquarie-Hastings Plastic Recycling Partnership
Do you have a collection of empty plastic plant pots in your garden, stashed away for ‘another day’? If you’re eco-conscious like many in our
02/05/2023
Environment
National Road Safety Week and Koalas Unite
We are partnering with Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail and the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, to promote National Road Safety Week, 2023 Make your local pledge
23/05/2023
Earth Day 2023: Working Together to Invest in Our Planet
As the world gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, we’re reminded of the importance of taking action to protect our planet. This
05/04/2023
Environment
Native Plant of the Month : Callicarpa pedunculata
Callicarpa pedunculata is a deciduous or semi deciduous shrub found in Australia and parts of Asia and is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Callicarpa
03/04/2023
Environment
Weed of the Month April 2023: Pampas Grass
Once popular with florists and as a feature plant in gardens, Pampas grass is now recognised as highly invasive and must be eradicated. The ornamental
03/04/2023
Environment
Feral Deer video series: issues, management and how to report
Six species of feral deer in NSW have established wild populations. One of the more widespread of these species is fallow deer, which have increased
31/03/2023
Environment
A new tool for bushland management prioritisation
Port Macquarie Hastings recently engaged consultants to develop a prioritisation tool to aid in developing a program of works for managing public bushland reserves including
09/03/2023
