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18/08/2026

Join Port Macquarie Hastings Council's Ecologist and Biosecurity Officer along with volunteers from Friends of Kooloonbung Creek for a guided

EnvironmentThreatened Species

17/08/2026

Join Port Macquarie Hastings Council's Ecologist and Biosecurity Officer along with volunteers from Friends of Kooloonbung Creek for a guided

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

Threatened Species

27/05/2026

The Rufous Scrub-bird, an elusive creature with an ancient songbird lineage, is fighting for survival. Conservation Status in NSW: Vulnerable

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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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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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26/03/2026

Did you know? Grey-headed flying foxes can hang upside down for hours without getting tired. A special tendon in their

Flying FoxFrankies Fan ClubThreatened Species

26/03/2026

Did you know? Grey-headed flying foxes can hang upside down for hours without getting tired. A special tendon in their

Flying FoxFrankies Fan ClubThreatened Species

26/03/2026

Did you know? Grey-headed flying foxes can hang upside down for hours without getting tired. A special tendon in their

EnvironmentThreatened Species

04/11/2025

An east coast beauty that needs our help. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth Conservation Status: Vulnerable Originally one of the

EnvironmentThreatened Species

01/10/2025

With one in six Australian bird species now facing the threat of extinction, there’s never been a better time to

EnvironmentThreatened Species

04/08/2025

Despite being arguably one of Australia’s cutest creatures, this gliding possum is struggling for survival. NSW Conservation Status: Endangered Commonwealth

EnvironmentThreatened Species

05/06/2025

Although the Southern Right Whale doesn’t call Port Macquarie home, they are a common feature along our coastlines though winter.

EnvironmentThreatened Species

06/05/2025

A winter caller from our coastal wetlands NSW Conservation Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Conservation Status: Not listed You might not see

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09/12/2024

Rodent infestations can be a frustrating problem, leading many of us to reach for rodent bait. However, the impact of

EnvironmentThreatened Species

08/12/2024

A master hunter facing an uncertain future NSW Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Status: Endangered The Spotted-tailed Quoll, also known as the

EnvironmentThreatened Species

04/11/2024

Rescue and release: a return to the ocean NSW Status: Vulnerable Commonwealth Status: Vulnerable A sighting of the threatened Green

EnvironmentThreatened Species

25/09/2024

An ancient species under threat NSW Status: Endangered Commonwealth Status: Not Listed The Giant Dragonfly, also known as the Southeastern

EnvironmentThreatened Species

27/08/2024

The vanishing voice of the Regent Honeyeater NSW Status: Critically Endangered Commonwealth Status: Critically Endangered An elusive woodland bird, the

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Event

Biodiversity Month: Kooloonbung Creek Guided Tour

Join Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s Ecologist and Biosecurity Officer along with volunteers from Friends of Kooloonbung Creek for a guided walk through this important urban habitat, home to a rich variety of native plants, animals and ecosystems.

Event

Biodiversity Month: Kooloonbung Creek Guided Tour

Join Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s Ecologist and Biosecurity Officer along with volunteers from Friends of Kooloonbung Creek for a guided walk through this important urban habitat, home to a rich variety of native plants, animals and ecosystems.

'Spot the Sticker' and WIN!

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.

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