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
Community
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
04/08/2026
At first glance Giant Parramatta Grass and Giant Rat’s Tail Grass can look like just another clump of grass in
Environment
29/07/2026
More than 50 community volunteers joined Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Hastings Landcare at Bunderra Reserve, Beechwood, on Sunday 27
Waste and recycling
29/07/2026
Each month, we’re highlighting a tricky waste item that often causes confusion at the bin. Knowing where these items belong
Threatened Species
29/06/2026
Breeding only in Tasmania in spring and summer, the critically endangered swift parrot migrates to the mainland each winter. Conservation
Environment
29/06/2026
Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is one of the Prohibited Matter weeds in NSW. One of the world’s worst tropical weeds
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
Waste and recycling
20/05/2026
Each July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July, choosing simple ways to reduce single-use
Waste and recycling
04/05/2026
Have you ever needed a power drill, hedge trimmer or sander for a one‑off job, only to realise you’ll probably
Environment
02/05/2026
Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted
EnvironmentFlying FoxFrankies Fan ClubThreatened Species
07/04/2026
The grey-headed flying fox, our night-time forest gardeners, are crucial to the health and survival of our native trees and
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
01/04/2026
A recent kerbside waste audit reveals steady progress – and clear opportunities to improve. Households across the Port Macquarie Hastings
Environment
04/03/2026
Grant delivery commences, combatting invasive weeds – Kudzu and Red Cestrum. Port Macquarie Hastings Council has commenced on-ground works for
Community
Weed of the Month: Giant Parramatta Grass & Giant Rat’s Tail Grass (Sporobolus spp.)
At first glance Giant Parramatta Grass and Giant Rat’s Tail Grass can look like just another clump of grass in
Community comes together to restore Bunderra Reserve for National Tree Day
More than 50 community volunteers joined Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Hastings Landcare at Bunderra Reserve, Beechwood, on Sunday 27
Tricky Waste Item of the Month
Each month, we’re highlighting a tricky waste item that often causes confusion at the bin. Knowing where these items belong
Threatened Species of the Month: Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor)
Breeding only in Tasmania in spring and summer, the critically endangered swift parrot migrates to the mainland each winter. Conservation
Weed of the Month: Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata)
Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is one of the Prohibited Matter weeds in NSW. One of the world’s worst tropical weeds
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
Set Yourself Up for Success this Plastic Free July
Each July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July, choosing simple ways to reduce single-use
Borrow, Build and Belong: Tool Libraries Open in Port Macquarie and Wauchope
Have you ever needed a power drill, hedge trimmer or sander for a one‑off job, only to realise you’ll probably
Weed of the Month – Cocos Palm
Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted
Threatened Species of the Month: Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus)
The grey-headed flying fox, our night-time forest gardeners, are crucial to the health and survival of our native trees and
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
What Our Kerbside Bins Are Telling Us
A recent kerbside waste audit reveals steady progress – and clear opportunities to improve. Households across the Port Macquarie Hastings
Threatened Species of the Month: Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus)
Nicknamed ‘labrador of the sea’ this relatively docile member of the shark family is a regular visitor along our coastline
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
Protect Our Pipes
Everything that goes down you kitchen, bathroom and laundry sinks and the toilet is considered sewage and ends up at
World Wetlands Day 2026: Protecting the wetlands that protect us
This World Wetlands Day (2 February) is an opportunity to recognise the vital role local wetlands play in supporting water
Ice Pigging: a smarter, more sustainable way to clean our water pipes
Ice pigging helps keep our water network clean, efficient and reliable, using less water and causing less disruption than traditional
Threatened Species of the Month: Black Grass-dart Butterfly (Ocybadistes knightorum)
This endangered butterfly is found along a small stretch of the NSW Mid North Coast and is a subtropical endemic
