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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.

EcoUpdate: March 2026

EcoUpdate March 2026 brings stories of passionate people taking action for our environment — and with stories worth sharing. Enjoy!   Read more

Insights into the “Dirty” Truth behind the Anna Bay Clean Up

Anna Bay Cleanup plunged a little deeper, not just analysing their collection, but also taking action to find solutions.   Read more

PLANTING DATES for the Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk

Friends of Tomaree NP have been funded, with community involvement, to restore habitat, some endangered littoral rainforest, along Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk.   Read more

KKEPS 19 Gan Gan Rd (Lot 292 DP 880755) rezoning planning proposal – objection

Flood Risk Management ~ a potential policy for the future

Flood Risk Management ~ a potential policy for the future Does this concern you? You may want to quickly submit a short comment to Council in response to the draft …   Read more

KKEPS Kings Hill precinct 7 submission 9 March 2026

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

Garden Centres contribute to weed problem

Port Stephens bushcare groups support the regulation of the garden industry to ensure they don’t sell seeds or potted plants of invasive varieties. Relying on Bunnings and others to do the right thing hasn’t worked, despite available listings of plants most prone to becoming weeds.   Read more

Community Forum puts decision-makers on notice

A great turn out to EcoNetwork’s Forum, Communities Creating Change and Defending the Environment, gathered to hear a cast of speakers on these far-reaching issues.   Read more

Flood Risk Management ~ a potential policy for the future

Flood Risk Management ~ a potential policy for the future Does this concern you? You may want to quickly submit a short comment to Council in response to the draft …   Read more

Insights into the “Dirty” Truth behind the Anna Bay Clean Up

Anna Bay Cleanup plunged a little deeper, not just analysing their collection, but also taking action to find solutions.   Read more