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Latest news

Rainbow Beach foreshore reinforced and viewing platform restored

Published on 14 September 2026

Repair works at Wauchope Community Arts Hall to commence

Published on 14 September 2026

Community embraces first Drive Thru & Drop Off event

Published on 13 September 2026

Accessible beach matting at Town Beach

Published on 11 September 2026

From the Mayor's desk: September 2026

Published on 10 September 2026

Council adopts plan to strengthen long-term financial sustainability

Published on 09 September 2026

Safer, smoother journeys as Maria River Rd sealing project takes shape

Published on 09 September 2026
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Port Macquarie NSW 2444

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Wauchope NSW 2446

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Laurieton NSW 2443

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Birpai people, the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who choose to call Port Macquarie Hastings home.

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