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
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
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
