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
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10/08/2026
Koalas may be an Australian icon, but they are also endangered – and as breeding season begins, they’ll be moving
Environment
29/07/2026
More than 50 community volunteers joined Port Macquarie Hastings Council and Hastings Landcare at Bunderra Reserve, Beechwood, on Sunday 27
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29/06/2026
Breeding only in Tasmania in spring and summer, the critically endangered swift parrot migrates to the mainland each winter. Conservation
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01/05/2026
It would be easy to mistake the three-toed snake-toothed skink for a snake! NSW Conservation Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Conservation Status:
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29/04/2026
World Bee Day on 20 May is the perfect time to help native bees thrive at home. Native bees are
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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
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04/11/2025
An east coast beauty that needs our help. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth Conservation Status: Vulnerable Originally one of the
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01/10/2025
With one in six Australian bird species now facing the threat of extinction, there’s never been a better time to
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04/08/2025
Despite being arguably one of Australia’s cutest creatures, this gliding possum is struggling for survival. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth
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05/06/2025
Although the Southern Right Whale doesn’t call Port Macquarie home, they are a common feature along our coastlines though winter.
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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
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
Threatened Species of the Month: Three-toed, snake-toothed skink (Coeranoscincus reticulatus)
It would be easy to mistake the three-toed snake-toothed skink for a snake! NSW Conservation Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Conservation Status:
Help Native Bees Thrive in Your Garden
World Bee Day on 20 May is the perfect time to help native bees thrive at home. Native bees are
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
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
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
Threatened Species of the Month: Flame Robin (Petroica phoenicea)
The Flame Robin is a vibrant Australian bird known for its striking orange-red chest and musical song. Conservation Status in
Coastcare Week (1-7 December 2025)
Our coastline is one of the most loved parts of the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, from sandy beaches and rocky headlands
FrogID Week (7-16 Nov 2025)
Join the 8th FrogID Week event to assist in the understanding of frogs and the environmental health around the country.
Threatened Species of the Month: Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea)
An east coast beauty that needs our help. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth Conservation Status: Vulnerable Originally one of the
BirdLife’s Aussie Bird Count is back! 20-26 October 2025
With one in six Australian bird species now facing the threat of extinction, there’s never been a better time to
Threatened Species of the Month: Golden-tipped Bat (Phoniscus Papuensis)
Thought to be extinct in Australia until 1981, these spider catching specialists have since been recorded in scattered populations across
Threatened Species of the Month: Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus Asiaticus)
The Black-necked Stork is the only species of stork found in Australia. Conservation Status in NSW: EndangeredCommonwealth Status: Not Listed
Threatened Species of the Month: Southern Greater Glider (Petauroides Volans)
Despite being arguably one of Australia’s cutest creatures, this gliding possum is struggling for survival. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth
Threatened Species of the Month: Australian Fritillary (Argynnis Hyperbius)
More than ten years have passed since researchers last verified a sighting of the Australian Fritillary. Conservation Status in NSW:
Threatened Species of the Month: Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena Australis)
Although the Southern Right Whale doesn’t call Port Macquarie home, they are a common feature along our coastlines though winter.
