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
All Ages
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
Yellow Pear-fruit (Mischocarpus pyriformis) Yellow Pear-fruit is an attractive, small to medium sized tree found in coastal rainforest from Seal
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
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
29/06/2026
Hairy Bird’s eye (Alectryon tomentosus) Although in the same family as the previously featured Beach Bird’s Eye which is a
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
29/05/2026
Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) Coastal Banksia is an open erect or spreading tree, growing up to 10-15m tall. Coastal banksia
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
Bower Vine (Pandorea jasminoides) Bower Vine is an often underrated yet highly versatile Australian climber, valued for its long flowering
Environment
02/05/2026
Cocos Palm, or Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) is a common palm seen in many areas of the east coast. Planted
EnvironmentThreatened Species
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:
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
Road Safety
26/03/2026
Is your bike in safe working condition? Hello Cyclists! Head down to Wayne Richards Park to ensure your bike is
Road Safety
26/03/2026
Is your bike in safe working condition? Hello Cyclists! Head down to Bain Park (via Avondale Street) to ensure your
Road Safety
26/03/2026
Is your bike in safe working condition? Hello Cyclists! Head down to Lake Cathie Skate Park to ensure your bike
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
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
All Ages
Native Plant of the Month: Yellow Pear-fruit
Yellow Pear-fruit (Mischocarpus pyriformis) Yellow Pear-fruit is an attractive, small to medium sized tree found in coastal rainforest from Seal
Tour
Water Facilities Tour: From Catchment to Tap
Join us on a free tour of Cowarra Dam and Wauchope Water Treatment Plant. During this FREE tour, you’ll have
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
Native Plant of the Month: Hairy Bird’s Eye (Alectryon tomentosus)
Hairy Bird’s eye (Alectryon tomentosus) Although in the same family as the previously featured Beach Bird’s Eye which is a
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
Native Plant of the Month: Coastal Banksia
Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) Coastal Banksia is an open erect or spreading tree, growing up to 10-15m tall. Coastal banksia
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
Native Plant of the Month: Bower Vine
Bower Vine (Pandorea jasminoides) Bower Vine is an often underrated yet highly versatile Australian climber, valued for its long flowering
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: 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:
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
Pop up stalls
Wayne Richards Park, Port Macquarie – Bike Rapid Repair Pop Up
Is your bike in safe working condition? Hello Cyclists! Head down to Wayne Richards Park to ensure your bike
Pop up stalls
Bain Park, Wauchope – Bike Rapid Repair Pop Up
Is your bike in safe working condition? Hello Cyclists! Head down to Bain Park (via Avondale Street) to ensure
Pop up stalls
Lake Cathie Skate Park – Bike Rapid Repair Pop Up
Is your bike in safe working condition? Hello Cyclists! Head down to Lake Cathie Skate Park to ensure your
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
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
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
Tour
Child Car Seat Safety Check and Fitting
Did you know 2 in 3 car seats aren’t used correctly? Properly securing your child in an approved car seat
