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Rates & charges

Find information about your rates and how to make payments.

Waste & recycling

Bin collection, facility locations and waste management advice.

Water

Learn how we source water, manage quality, and how the supply system works.

Sewer

Learn how your wastewater is safely collected and treated.

Trees & bushland

Tree pruning or removal permits.

Pets & native animals

Pet owner responsibilities and our responsibilities to protect local native wildlife.

Roads & bridges

It is our job to maintain the network of sealed and unsealed roads, bridges and roadside vegetation.

Community support

Looking after our seniors, youth and Aboriginal communities.

Emergency Hub

Find information on all types of natural disasters and emergencies, and advice on what to to before, during and after a disaster.

Centenarians

Learn how Council recognises and congratulates any resident residing in our LGA who becomes a Centenarian when turning 100 years of age.

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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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