Conroy Park ~ another example of sand and tree loss! Is a denuded coastline our future before action is taken? We are all feeling climate impacts in so many ways, …   Read more

Journey with us, as our NPA Bushwalk group, explored the diverse scenery and story from Birubi Point Aboriginal Place to One Mile Beach   Read more

A community of fantastic people gather at various events to gradually manage invasive weeds on the Tomaree Coastal Walk at One Mile / Morna Point Headland   Read more

Friends of Tomaree National Park’s newest team is at Fingal Bay. They’re gradually building and have already made inroads managing invasive weeds along this part of the Tomaree Coastal Walk.   Read more

Mambo Wetlands, and its endangered ecological communities, is again under threat, this time from development in the (draft) Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan. WE NEED TO ACT!   Read more

It’s biodiversity month, and we bring contrasting stories, both good and sad news for our biodiversity. A call for action for threats to Mambo-Wanda Wetlands and our groundwater is at peak. So much is happening Port Stephens.   Read more

Our groundwater in the Tomaree aquifer is overflowing, though not at its park   Read more

Our August EcoUpdate brings colourful wildflowers to enjoy, and an armchair ride up Minibung Hill. Council’s plans to reduce emissions, the controversial Shoal Bay carpark, potential sell of surplus road reserves, and Salamander Town Centre’s plans threaten Mambo-Wanda Wetlands ~ all need your support. You will find ample of interest of what Port Stephens has been up to lately in this issue.   Read more

Council’s proposed sale of surplus road reserves includes includes important environmental and community lands. Help EcoNetwork assess values for important blocks. EcoNetwork is seeking your feedback on the principles and values for most blocks.   Read more

EcoNetwork supports Council’s proposal to move to Net Zero by 2050 ~ it’s a Win Win for all By EcoNetwork ExecutiveAugust 2025 EcoNetwork is outlining our understanding of Council’s intent …   Read more

Our 2025 Sustainable Living Festival,
a partnership between EcoNetwork Port Stephens & HomeGrown Markets,
is happening this November in Medowie. With a smorgasbord of workshops, stalls, innovation, entertainment and more, last year’s favourites and new happenings, there’s plenty for adults and kids alike.   Read more

Endangered Little Terns had an excellent breeding season over the 2024-2025 summer along the NSW coastline – with good results in our own Corrie Island   Read more

Help stop the Redbank biomass-fired power station. Conservation groups are gravely concerned that the proposal will accelerate habitat loss by creating an incentive to clear native vegetation that otherwise would never be cleared.   Read more

EcoNetwork supports Council’s proposal to move to Net Zero by …   Read more

Please WAIT Council, until the traffic review is complete. Community does not want to trade shade and mature eucalypts for hot bitumen and a few car parking spots needed for only a few weeks each year.   Read more