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Since the referendum, supporters and volunteers have been asking for guidance as to how to continue to support First Nations recognition and justice. Last week, Thomas Mayo, a leading proponent for the YES vote, held the first book launch for his new publication ‘Always was, Always Will be: The campaign for justice and recognition continues’.   Read more

Many Australians believe the transition to renewables has yet to begin, yet we’re nearly halfway there with over 40% of our electricity being generated by renewable sources. But the rollout isn’t rolling smoothly – find out how it could be improved.   Read more

On July 25, international rockstar-engineer Dr Saul Griffith filled City Hall to launch Empowering Newcastle! By Kassia Klinger, author and environmentalist. The Rewiring Australia co-founder born 1974 in south-western Sydney …   Read more

We started this year’s EcoUpdate with a marine theme, then eucalypts and this time, Bird is the Word! I’m excited to announce that tickets are now available for EcoNetwork’s second Bird Forum.   Read more

The Firesticks Mentoring Program in the Hunter region culminated in the recognition of 22 new Cultural Fire Practitioners in 2023. The Port Stephens cool burn program is a partnership between the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Hunter Local Land Services, Firesticks and Port Stephens Council.   Read more

In our effort to decarbonise our world to reduce climate impacts, a raft of new energy projects being rolled out create some concern as to how they may impact our natural environment and wildlife. This is what has been termed the Green vs Green dilemma.   Read more

The Worimi Conservation Lands (WCL) and their operation have always been a bit of a mystery to me, even though I worked for a short time with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Nels   Read more

In this May 2024 EcoUpdate, we bring you Global Warnings and our recent climate forum. We ask ‘How much is an old tree worth’, and how quarry applications continue unabated. We also recommend some practical workshops to keep you learning new stuff!   Read more

A call for alliances to act on climate and social justice. The first EcoNetwork community forum of the year was held last month. Around 80 people packed the Tomaree Community Hall to hear Dr Mark Diesendorf call on communities to form alliances to combat the power of vested interests over government and institutions.   Read more

In this March 2024 EcoUpdate, our theme is the ‘all too often taken for granted’ humble Eucalypt – its beauty and grandeur, its uses and versatility – but sadly also its …   Read more