Here is some of the Latest News from around Port Stephens and our recent Submissions on issues of local significance. Below are also our Media Releases and Our Network in Action.
H5 bird flu is a major threat to wildlife
H5 bird flu poses significant risks to wildlife, ecosystems and especially our threatened species. Read more
EcoUpdate: June 2026
Winter encourages some to linger indoors, for others it’s an ideal time to get outdoors. In this EcoUpdate, we encourage you to embrace the spirit of the cooler season by dedicating some time to help drive change to safeguard our planet. Read more
Swan Bay DA – a win for the environment
Swan Bay DA – a win for the environment and the Far Eastern Curlew In an important win for the environment, a proposed tourist accommodation park at 1107 Swan Bay … Read more
EcoNetwork Anna Bay Service Station DA 16-2026-233 – objection
EcoNetwork Anna Bay Service Station DA 16-2026-233 – objection Council has an obligation to exercise a precautionary principle with regard to flooding and protection of our ground water, and to … Read more
Residential Flat Building 42 Donald Street and 5-7 Church Street Nelson Bay, Port Stephens (Belvedere): SSD – 83366960 – objection
Residential Flat Building 42 Donald Street and 5-7 Church Street Nelson Bay, Port Stephens (Belvedere): SSD – 83366960 – objection EcoNetwork Port Stephens urge this State Significant Development (SSD) be … Read more
Land and Environment Court: DA 16-2024-611-1 Tourist and visitor accommodation Swan Bay (LEC no. 2025/449061) – objection
Land and Environment Court: DA 16-2024-611-1 Tourist and visitor accommodation Swan Bay (LEC no. 2025/449061) – objection Update May 2026 – DA appeal thwarted In an important win for the … Read more
EcoNetwork’s Marine Special Interest Group
We’re excited to announce the formation of a special interest group dedicated to protecting and understanding the incredible marine life in the Port Stephens Estuary and nearby coastal waters. Read more
EcoUpdate: November 2025
We’re excited, our Festival is this Saturday, so get the scoop here with all the great things happening. Our November edition has stories of concern around Port Stephens that are needing your help. We can all make a difference to help our nature. Read more
Where are all our beaches going?
We are not alone in watching our beaches disappear, where does it come from, where is it going and what options do we have to protect our beaches? Read more
Swan Bay DA – a win for the environment
Swan Bay DA – a win for the environment and the Far Eastern Curlew In an important win for the environment, a proposed tourist accommodation park at 1107 Swan Bay … Read more
Culturally-informed Cool Burn Program
A recently released NSW Cultural Fire Strategy commits to removing barriers that hampered cultural burning across NSW. Read more
Mambo Wetlands still needs your urgent help to protect it into the future
Mambo Wetlands needs your urgent help NOW to ensure changes to the proposed Salamander Town Centre Development fully protect Mambo Wetlands TODAY and INTO THE FUTURE Read more