Council News
Log Wharf Murals
As part of the NSW Graffiti Management Grant program, and organised by Port Macquarie-Hastings Community and Council Action Team (CCAT), Local Indigenous artists Mel and Ang have been busy at Log Wharf over the past few weeks. Four pylons of the Wilson River Bridge at Log Wharf have now been decorated with vibrant murals featuring…
Read MoreNew Amenity Block For Log Wharf
Following the Log Wharf Masterplan community meeting in February with representatives from the council, plans are moving ahead for installation of a new toilet block at Log Wharf Reserve. This is the first step in the redevelopment of the reserve to make it more accessible for community use. The online meeting between locals and council…
Read MorePost-Flood Log Wharf Masterplan
It’s been several years since locals first met with representatives from the council to discuss the Log Wharf redevelopment, and almost 2 years since the plans drawn by Sam Cutler were submitted to council on behalf of the TPCA. Last years floods have further complicated plans for rejuvenation. The new draft masterplan has recently been…
Read MoreWholesome Collective Workshop
A new program is running in our local government area in partnership with The Wholesome Collective. The Port Macquarie – Hastings Council will be delivering 10 local culinary workshops and participants will be able to enjoy a complimentary feed and will receive a free nutritional cookbook at all these sessions. Our local workshop will be held at…
Read MoreCommunity Round Table
The Port Macquarie – Hastings Council is progressing with the Community Strategic Plan, and has received great feedback from the community around what residents love and value and big ideas for the future. Sarah Toohey from the council has put out a call to ensure Telegraph Point residents have their say in the 2050 Community Strategic…
Read MoreElectoral Redistribution
The Electoral Districts Redistribution Panel has released their draft report for the names and boundaries of electoral districts of New South Wales. Redistribution of electoral districts occurs after every second New South Wales State general election to ensure that each electoral district of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly has an approximately equal number of…
Read MoreNominate A Local Citizen of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Port Macquarie-Hastings Australia Day awards. Do you know a local person who has contributed to the community and deserves to be recognised for their achievements? Nominate them at 2021 Australia Day Nominations Australia Day is a day for all Australians, no matter where our personal stories began. It…
Read MoreTimber Bridge Repairs
From the Rollands Plains Review community newsletter: For those living below the Hall or in Bril Bril you may not be aware of the great shock that delivered to the primary producers of Upper Rollands Plains and Marlo Merrican in May of this year.A letter was delivered to each household warning of weight limits to…
Read MoreBushfire Recovery
It’s been a challenging few months for our community; facing drought, bushfires, floods, and now the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, we are still working hard to provide services during this time. As such, we will be holding a bushfire recovery information session in your neighbourhood. This will be held on Tuesday 18 August 2020, 10am until…
Read MoreTele Point Sewerage Scheme
From The Port Macquarie News Telegraph Point residents are the first of three communities in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region to connect to a new reticulated sewerage system. The three-village sewerage scheme is a major project being delivered by council for the townships of Telegraph Point, Comboyne and Long Flat. The $29 million project, which will provide reticulated…
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