Native Plant of the Month: Murrogun
Murrogun (Cryptocarya microneura) is one of at least 16 species of tree in the Laurel family occurring in our region.
Environment
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
What does a global call for clean energy look like at the local level? Let’s take a closer look. This
Weed of the Month: Groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
The April weed of the month is Groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia) Groundsel bush is a menace of coastal floodplains, wetlands,
Tour
Water Facilities Tour: After the Drain
Join us on a FREE tour of Port Macquarie Wastewater and Recycled Water Treatment Plants to learn about what happens
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
Collaboration for Conservation – 500 Trees Planted at Queens Lake Nature Reserve
On Sunday, 23 February, the Greater Port Macquarie-Hastings community came together to take part in a successful tree planting event
Native Plant of the Month: Red Ash
Red Ash (Alphitonia excelsa) occurs naturally over a large area of Australia, from southern NSW to Cape York Peninsula, in
Weed of the Month: Optunia Cactus group
The March weed of the month is the Opuntia cactus group. Commonly known as Prickly pears, these spiny critters and
Weed of the Month: Miconia (The Purple Plague)
The February weed of the month is Miconia, also known as ‘The Purple Plague’. Miconia (The Purple Plague) is a
Native Plant of the Month: White Aspen
The Common Acronychia (White Aspen) is a small to medium-sized rainforest tree, endemic to coastal south-eastern Australia from East Gippsland
