Welcome to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's Community Forum

This dedicated community consultation website is one of the methods Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is using to connect with the community.

Since its launch in August 2009 thousands of people have viewed or contributed to discussions on Parking, Dogs in Open Spaces and Timbertown.

Find out what issues are currently being discussed by clicking on the Current Forums tab on the right of the screen.

Council has also established a Community Reference Group to provide a reference point for key decision making. Visit Council's website www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au to find out more.

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Port Macquarie Skate Park Ready for Action

The construction barriers to Port Macquarie's new state-of-the-art skate park facility are down and within an hour of the park being officially declared complete, the skaters were ready for action.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 6 Dec 2011, 10:48am | Ic_comment 0 comments

Night Rider Bus returns

All aboard! The Night Rider bus will return to the Hastings this weekend offering a safe, cheap and cheerful mode of transport home for revellers keen to make the most of the region's buzzing nightlife.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 6 Dec 2011, 10:44am | Ic_comment 0 comments

Nominations open for 2012 Australia Day Awards

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is giving residents the opportunity to say a big thank you to local trail blazers through its annual Australia Day Awards program. Nominations are now open for the 2012 Australia Day Awards.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 21 Nov 2011, 12:20pm | Ic_comment 0 comments

$75,000 for Lake Cathie Erosion

Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker today announced Port Macquarie-Hastings Council would receive $75,000 to repair stormwater outlets near Lake Cathie.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 21 Nov 2011, 12:13pm | Ic_comment 0 comments

Port Macquarie Visitor Information Centre Wins Rod Murdoch Award

Port Macquarie's Visitor Information Centre won the 2011 Rod Murdoch Award for Excellence in the operation of a Visitor Information Centre at the NSW State Tourism Awards.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 21 Nov 2011, 12:07pm | Ic_comment 1 comment

New self check system for Port Macquarie library

A new RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system will allow Port Macquarie library patrons to use a self-check kiosk to borrow books.

Council's Library Manager Jim Maguire said the new technology will mean all books in the library will now have radio tags, instead of barcodes, which will contain all the details of the item.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 23 Aug 2011, 11:18am

Microchipping brings happy end to 'Wreckas' adventure!

For Wrecka the Foxie-cross Chihuahua, life has been one big adventure since he went missing from his home near Penrith almost 18 months ago. Thanks to microchipping, Wrecka will be re-united with his family.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 23 Aug 2011, 11:05am | Ic_comment 0 comments

Wauchope Bottle Bubbler

Wauchope residents will be able to refill their water bottles at a purpose built water station to be installed at Bain Park.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is rolling out the installation of 12 water filling stations – Bottle Bubblers - in key public areas across the region.

There are Bottle Bubblers already in use at Town Green, Oxley Beach and Rocky Beach Reserve allowing walkers, runners and park users to refill water bottles for free.

Council is seeking community feedback on the location of the Wauchope Bottle Bubbler to ensure it is highly accessible and easy to maintain.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 17 Nov 2010, 1:14pm | Ic_comment 1 comment

New system to revolutionise parking

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has installed an innovative new parking system in the Port Macquarie CBD which is set to revolutionise parking management.

Electro-magnetic vehicle overstay detection systems, which operate via an in-ground unit embedded beneath parking spots have been installed in time limited spaces along Horton and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie. Highly visible signage at all locations will explain that the systems are in use.

by PMHC Project Coordinator 20 Jan 2010, 11:14pm