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: January 2025
Welcome to 2025 and our little EcoUpdate to start our year. Our stories so early in the year do sadden us and we’re looking for your help! Read more
A vandal expands the tree story of woe
ENVIRONMENTAL SABOTAGE ~ A chainsaw wielding vandal claims at least 8 mature trees, and additional saplings on the iconic Bridle Path. Community absolutely incensed. PLEASE REPORT if you know anything. Community loss of shade trees, wildlife habitat, climate control and oxygen ~ for what, improved views? How is Council responding now and into the future? Leave your thoughts here. Read more
Quarry applications continue unabated
‘There has been a failure by government to engage in strategic planning in relation to quarry developments despite calls for this from the community. Unless of course the strategic plan is to simply transform our area into a super quarry for Sydney.’ Save Balickera inc. 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
Kings Hill Development Concept Plan – McCloy rebuttal as an opinion piece
We would like to challenge the opinion piece written by local developer Jeff McCloy on 15 th September 2023. On the 23rd August 2023, Commissioner Bish, following a hearing in the NSW Land and Environment Court, handed down her decision on the Kings Hill Development Concept Plan. Read more
Proposal for protection of native wildlife habitat at Kings Hill
We propose that the Federal & State Governments combine resources to ensure Kings Hill land is protected in perpetuity as a conservation area/extension of National Park estate. The proponent may well submit further … Read more
Nigel Waters ~ a community and environmental champion!
Nigel is a community and environmental champion of Port Stephens. He has given his time to numerous volunteer groups including EcoNetwork Port Stephens, Port Stephens Greens, Climate Action Port Stephens, the Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association, Nelson Bay West Landcare, Friends of Tomaree NP, Koala Koalition, and many more. He has generously shared his passion and knowledge about making Port Stephens a great place! Read more
A vandal expands the tree story of woe
ENVIRONMENTAL SABOTAGE ~ A chainsaw wielding vandal claims at least 8 mature trees, and additional saplings on the iconic Bridle Path. Community absolutely incensed. PLEASE REPORT if you know anything. Community loss of shade trees, wildlife habitat, climate control and oxygen ~ for what, improved views? How is Council responding now and into the future? Leave your thoughts here. Read more
Quarry applications continue unabated
‘There has been a failure by government to engage in strategic planning in relation to quarry developments despite calls for this from the community. Unless of course the strategic plan is to simply transform our area into a super quarry for Sydney.’ Save Balickera inc. Read more