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: April 2025
It’s time for the April issue of EcoUpdate. There’s plenty of news and lots of upcoming events so find a comfy chair, grab a cuppa and sit back and enjoy. Read more
Tree and vegetation vandalism watch
Is our green Port Stephens turning brown? By EcoNetwork Port Stephens & Landcare Groups, Tomaree Peninsula Our green Port Stephens is being further urbanised – whether densification in the coastal … Read more
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
Tree and vegetation vandalism ~ policy review 2025
We’re calling on Council for progressive action toward a policy that addresses both tree and vegetation vandalism, with transparent procedures and implementation, providing community confidence in Council’s commitment and actions in moving forward. 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
Anna Bay fears worsening floods and wildlife loss
A flood prone Anna Bay community fears the worst if the proposed AB Rises housing development proceeds By Carmel Northwood, Koala Koalition EcoNetwork Port Stephens& South Tomaree Community AssociationSue Olsson, … Read more
Tree and vegetation vandalism watch
Is our green Port Stephens turning brown? By EcoNetwork Port Stephens & Landcare Groups, Tomaree Peninsula Our green Port Stephens is being further urbanised – whether densification in the coastal … Read more
Nigel Waters ~ a community and environmental champion!
Port Stephens farewelled Nigel and Nikki Water at a booked out dinner. Nigel is a community and environmental champion and Nikki an arts and community treasure. Port Stephens is fortunate to have had their talents, dedication and friendship these many years, and indeed to have made Port Stephens a better place! Read more