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EcoUpdate: Marine Forum 23 August 2026
Come along to our Marine Forum and explore the challenges, resilience of our marine life and the inspiring restoration projects ~ 23 August 2026. Read more
Contradictory news for Mambo Wetlands
Port Stephens Council has made some concessions about building on the Mambo buffer zone. They have agreed NOT to build on the area west of Tomaree Library. We are still asking Council to stop development in ALL areas of remaining buffer zone around Mambo Wetlands. Council have agreed to investigate the reclassification of these areas so that the community is not continually fighting these battles to protect Mambo Wetlands. Read more
EcoUpdate: August 2026
August has arrived, and Port Stephens is buzzing 🌿
From community action and environmental projects to events and stories worth sharing, there’s lots happening across our beautiful backyard. Dive into this month’s EcoUpdate to see what’s making waves. Read more
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
Mambo Wetlands provides multiple services under many pressures
The Mambo-Wetlands – a provider of multiple services under a myriad of pressures. Read more
Environmental primacy in Port Stephens planning
Environmental primacy means the environment is treated as a non-negotiable constraint within which development must be designed. 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
Mambo Wetlands Community Forum
Mambo Wetlands Community Forum – Presentation by Kathy Brown, Secretary Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group – May 2026 Read more
Planning integrity and the Mambo Wetlands buffer: what the Salamander Bay Place Plan really proposes
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan Review Read more
