Port Macquarie-Hastings

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the…

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quic…

Local government in the Hastings region started with the passage of the District Councils Act 1842, which allowed for limited local government in the form of a warden and between 3 and 12 councillors to be appointed by …

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is a local government area in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The area is located adjacent to the Hastings River, the Pacific Highway, the Oxley Highway and the …

How do hedgehogs say hello? Very carefully.

What do you get if you put a cow on a trampoline? A milkshake.

Why don't polar bears get stressed? They always keep their cool.

“Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes closed?” – “I think so.” – “Great, close them and sign my school report.”

Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing.

What did the mole say about its holiday? “The hotel was a real hole.”

Why do bees hum? Because they've forgotten the words.

“How would you like your hair cut?” – “In silence, please.”

Knock knock. – Who's there? – Lettuce. – Lettuce who? – Lettuce in, it's cold out here!

What do you call cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese.

What's a vampire's favourite fruit? A neck-tarine.