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Recognising our Centenarians - 100 years
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Subscribe to Councils eNewsletter
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Our Region
Community Profile
Living and working in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Visitors to Greater Port Macquarie
New Resident's Guide
Forms & Permits
Business Premises
Building & Development
Community Land Use
Public Health and Safety
Rates and Payments
Request for Information
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Services
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Make a payment
Payment Methods
Update your details
How much am I charged?
Receive your rates and water notices online
Difficulty paying rates
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Your rates explained: Q&A
Environment
Trees
Weeds and Biosecurity
Bushland
Urban wildlife
Waterways and coastlines
Environment Reports
Environmental Strategies
Sustainable Living Guide
NSW Government: Purchasing land with priority koala habitat
Water
Water in the home
Choose Tap
Water management
Dam levels and water demand
Water restrictions and trigger levels
Water Conservation Measures and Water Saving Tips
Water trail tours and presentations
Roads
Maintenance and repairs
Road works and closures
Parking
Load limits
Abandoned vehicles
Online form to report an issue
Waste
The Hastings Family
Red, Yellow and Green Bins
Manage your recycling
Waste facility locations
Other waste services
Litter
Practical, simple tips to avoid, reduce and reuse waste
Schools Waste Education
Who to contact
Sewer
Sewer in the home
How the sewer system works
Sewerage schemes
Transport
Cycling
Ferries
Buses
Road safety
Health & Safety
Emergency advice
Safety
Noise regulations
Smoke free laws
Pesticide use notification plan
Suicide prevention toolkit
Pets
Pet Registration
Microchipping
Pet owner responsibilities
Lost pets
Deceased pets
The Pound
Changing pet ownership details
Cats
Barking dogs
Poultry in residential areas
Dog attacks
Dog friendly areas
Fines and penalties
Building & Planning
Building & Property Information
Application Tracker
Planning enquiries
Existing development
Business use
Development on exhibition
Development
Pre-application advice
Types of development
Application Process
Building & Construction
Plans and drawings
Caravan Parks/Camping Grounds and Manufactured Home Estates
Compliance
Investigations
Complaints
Unapproved works
Backyard Swimming Pools
Industry Resources
Development contribution rates, plans and policies
Developer contributions
Auspec - Planning, design, and construction standards
Quick links to planning and development references
Construction Industry newsletter subscription
Online mapping of underground services
Planning & Development Controls
What is a planning & development control?
State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs)
Wider planning considerations
Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Map Series
Development Control Plans (DCPs)
How are LEPs and DCPs amended?
Land use strategies
Facilities & Recreation
Port Macquarie Airport
The Glasshouse
Libraries
Our Libraries and Services
Imaginarium
Room & computer hire
Outdoor Spaces
Beaches & Waterways
Swimming Pools
Playgrounds, Parks & Reserves
Sports Fields
Community Gardens
Walking Trails
Coastal Geotrail
Outdoor Maintenance
Weekly urban mowing schedule
Preliminary Spraying Advice
Community Halls
Beechwood School of Arts
Bonny Hills Community Hall
CC Mac Adams Music Centre
Dunbogan Jubilee Hall
Emerald Downs Community Centre
Lake Cathie Community Centre
Laurieton School of Arts Hall
Lorne Recreation Centre
North Haven Community Hall
Pappinbarra Recreation Reserve Hall
Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse
Port Macquarie Seniors Facility
Wauchope Community (Arts) Hall
Wauchope Rotary Youth Hall
Crematorium & Cemeteries
Cemeteries
Chapel
Crematorium & Lawn Cemetery
Memorialisations
Public toilet locations
For Hire
Hire the Glasshouse
Booking Councils Community halls
Hay Street Forecourt
Sports Field Bookings
Private activities on our reserves
Public events in our parks and reserves
Establishing a Community Market
Port Macquarie Town Centre
Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium
Community & Culture
Accessibility & Disability
Hastings Access Sub-Committee
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK)
Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan
Accessibility Programs at the Glasshouse
Accessible Playgrounds
Accessibility references
The Sandcruiser Beach Wheelchair
Lake Cathie Wheelchair Friendly Fishing Platform
A Dementia Friendly Community
Aboriginal Community Information
Aboriginal Awareness and Understanding Strategy 2013 - 2017
National Reconciliation Week
NAIDOC week celebrations
Statement of Reconciliation and Commitment
Reconciliation is everyone's business
Aboriginal Reconciliation Strategy 2013-2017 - discussion paper
Aboriginal Land Councils
Grants
About Community grants
Event Sponsorship Program
$500 My Place is Ace grant
Local heritage assistance fund
Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship
Mayor's Sporting Fund
Events
Events Calendar
Event Organiser's Toolkit
Event Sponsorship Program
Australia Day
IRONMAN Australia (+ IRONMAN 70.3)
Hastings Moonlight Movies
Tourism
Destination Management Plan
Things to see and do
Visitor Information Centre
Volunteering and Associations
Volunteering
Volunteer registration
Associations and Clubs
Community Directory
Youth
National Youth Week
'YOU'th Events Grants 2019
Seniors
Cultural Companions
Learn to play the Ukulele
Support and Services for Seniors
Seniors Week
Ageing Strategy
Arts and Culture
ArtWalk
ArtSmarts - Brush up on your business skills
iCreate Newsletter
Council Art Collection
Port Macquarie Regional Gallery
Cultural Plan 2018-2021
Heritage
Our Heritage
Local heritage assistance fund
Port Macquarie-Hastings Bicentenary 2018 – 2021
Community Planning
What is Community Planning?
Bonny Hills Community Plan
Thrumster, Lake Innes, Innes Lake, Ascot Park, Sovereign Hills Community Plan
Laurieton, North Haven, Dunbogan, West Haven and Lakewood Community Plan
Kew, Kendall, Lorne, Herons Creek & Neighbouring Communities
Comboyne & Neighbouring Communities
North Shore Community Plan
Business
Doing business here
Business investment and lifestyle
Reasons to do business here
Business Facts & Stats
Skills Audit 2018
Business Confidence Survey
Business advice and support
Building & Planning
Registering your business
Trade waste disposal
Approvals and licences
Support for local business
Business Networking Groups
Tourism, Community and Service Signage
The Hub Pop Up
Public Land in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Local Government Area
Supplying to Council
Contracts and Tenders
Doing Business with Council
Invoicing Council from purchase orders
Purchasing Policy and Procedures
Procurement Strategy
Procurement Quick Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Economic Development
What is Economic Development?
Economic Development Strategy and Steering Group
Digital Advice for Business
National Broadband Network
Digital Strategy for Port Macquarie-Hastings council
A guide to Public WiFi in Port Macquarie
Digital resources for business
Digital terms and definitions
Business grade broadband
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Waterways and coastlines
Find out information on how Council manages our coastlines, estuaries, floodplains and canals.
Managing our coastline
Information on coastal erosion for our region including Lake Cathie and Town Beach and the coastal management plans for these areas.
Protecting our rivers
Find out information about the Ecoheath program, Council's plans for river rehabilitation and Council's Estuary Management plans for our river systems.
Floodplain management
A floodplain is an area of low-lying ground adjacent to or near a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding.
Algal alerts & pollution incidents
Latest updates on algae reports in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area.
Broadwater Canal
Information for residents of the Broadwater Canal. Maintenance plans, footpaths and the special rate levy. Broadwater Canal Maintenance Reference Group meetings.
Settlement Shore Canal
Information for residents living in the Settlement Shore Canals including responsibilities around debris removal, general maintenance and replacement of sand.
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