
Weed of the Month: Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima)
Mexican Feather Grass may look like an attractive ornamental grass, but if it escapes from gardens it can become a
Environment
31/08/2026
Mexican Feather Grass may look like an attractive ornamental grass, but if it escapes from gardens it can become a
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
EnvironmentWater
24/07/2026
Join us on a FREE tour of Port Macquarie Wastewater and Recycled Water Treatment Plants to learn about what happens
EnvironmentWater
24/07/2026
Join us on a free tour of Cowarra Dam and Wauchope Water Treatment Plant. During this FREE tour, you’ll have
Waste and recycling
08/07/2026
Discover what happens to your waste and recycling behind the scenes. Join us for a free guided bus tour of
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
02/05/2026
Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted
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
Environment
04/03/2026
Grant delivery commences, combatting invasive weeds – Kudzu and Red Cestrum. Port Macquarie Hastings Council has commenced on-ground works for
Waste and recycling
25/02/2026
Discover what happens to your waste and recycling behind the scenes. Join us for a free guided bus tour of
Road Safety
11/02/2026
Did you know 2 in 3 car seats aren’t used correctly? Properly securing your child in an approved car seat
Senior driver workshop
06/02/2026
FREE Workshop for ROAD SAFETY FOR SENIORS – Staying independent and safe. The Workshop has advice and safety tips to
Waste and recycling
05/02/2026
** Senior Festival Tour for over 50’s ** Discover what happens to your waste and recycling behind the scenes. Join
EnvironmentThreatened Species
03/02/2026
Sadly koalas are expected to be extinct by 2050 unless we act to preserve their lives now. One of the
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
EnvironmentWater
21/01/2026
Join us on a free tour of Cowarra Dam and Wauchope Water Treatment Plant. During this FREE tour, you’ll have
EnvironmentWater
21/01/2026
Join us on a FREE tour of Port Macquarie Wastewater and Recycled Water Treatment Plants to learn about what happens
Waste and recycling
07/01/2026
Some things don’t belong in any bin – help keep valuable materials out of landfill by dropping it off for
EnvironmentWater
16/12/2025
Did you know 2 in 3 car seats aren’t used correctly? Properly securing your child in an approved car seat

Mexican Feather Grass may look like an attractive ornamental grass, but if it escapes from gardens it can become a

At first glance Giant Parramatta Grass and Giant Rat’s Tail Grass can look like just another clump of grass in

Join us on a FREE tour of Port Macquarie Wastewater and Recycled Water Treatment Plants to learn about what happens

Join us on a free tour of Cowarra Dam and Wauchope Water Treatment Plant. During this FREE tour, you’ll have

Discover what happens to your waste and recycling behind the scenes. Join us for a free guided bus tour of

Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) is one of the Prohibited Matter weeds in NSW. One of the world’s worst tropical weeds

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

Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted

Fireweed’s yellow blooms hide a toxic risk for animals and pastures. Watching swathes of yellow flowers spread across pastures like

Grant delivery commences, combatting invasive weeds – Kudzu and Red Cestrum. Port Macquarie Hastings Council has commenced on-ground works for

Discover what happens to your waste and recycling behind the scenes. Join us for a free guided bus tour of

Did you know 2 in 3 car seats aren’t used correctly? Properly securing your child in an approved car seat

FREE Workshop for ROAD SAFETY FOR SENIORS – Staying independent and safe. The Workshop has advice and safety tips to

** Senior Festival Tour for over 50’s ** Discover what happens to your waste and recycling behind the scenes. Join

Sadly koalas are expected to be extinct by 2050 unless we act to preserve their lives now. One of the

It is unfortunate that the majority of Australia’s 2,700 (estimated) species of invasive weeds are garden escapees, introduced via horticulture

Join us on a free tour of Cowarra Dam and Wauchope Water Treatment Plant. During this FREE tour, you’ll have

Join us on a FREE tour of Port Macquarie Wastewater and Recycled Water Treatment Plants to learn about what happens

Some things don’t belong in any bin – help keep valuable materials out of landfill by dropping it off for

Did you know 2 in 3 car seats aren’t used correctly? Properly securing your child in an approved car seat

Batteries can spark fires and don’t belong in any of our bins.
To help our community learn how to dispose of them safely we’re giving away a $50 gift card every week for 6 weeks.
Keep your eyes peeled for our “Don’t Bin Me” battery sticker on local waste trucks and you could score a $50 gift card! Click below to learn more about the competition and how to dispose of batteries safely.
Please complete the form below and our education team will touch base soon to discuss your enquiry.