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Hunter Offshore Wind Farms – questions and answers
Are we having a rational debate about offshore wind? Will wind farms impact marine life? Can we trust the assessment process? For these and other questions, read our FAQs page. Read more
EcoEvents: October 2023
Welcome to EcoUpdate July 2023. EcoUpdate began in 2021 aiming to help inform our members and community of local and other environmental news in more depth than is available on social media. Many thanks to all of you who have been contributing your local knowledge, experience or expertise to make that possible. Read more
EcoUpdate: September 2023
In a few weeks we will have the honour to be part of something truly important. As a nation we will head to the polls on 14 October and vote in a referendum that asks us to listen to Indigenous Australians, recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, and protect their voices in Australia’s 122 year old constitution. Read more
Why is an Indigenous Voice to Parliament so important?
EcoNetwork Port Stephens Executive Committee. On Wednesday 31 August, the date for the long-awaited referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was announced by the PM and on Saturday 14 … Read more
EcoUpdate Events: August 2023
Welcome to EcoUpdate July 2023. EcoUpdate began in 2021 aiming to help inform our members and community of local and other environmental news in more depth than is available on social media. Many thanks to all of you who have been contributing your local knowledge, experience or expertise to make that possible. Read more
EcoUpdate: July 2023
Welcome to EcoUpdate July 2023. EcoUpdate began in 2021 aiming to help inform our members and community of local and other environmental news in more depth than is available on social media. Many thanks to all of you who have been contributing your local knowledge, experience or expertise to make that possible. Read more
The Voice Referendum – EcoNetwork update
The Voice Referendum – EcoNetwork update Join the YES23 Port Stephens Campaign In the last EcoUpdate, EcoNetwork declared its support of the YES vote in this year’s Indigenous Voice to … Read more
Council charging ahead with Electric Vehicle initiatives
Members of Renew Hunter Branch recently attended a meeting with Port Stephens Council staff to discuss Council’s plans to develop EV charging infrastructure. Read more
We say YES to The Voice Referendum 2023
We say YES to The Voice Referendum 2023 “We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.” Uluru statement of the … Read more
EcoUpdate: May 2023
Dear members, friends and supporters, Here’s the latest news, views and events from Port Stephens and beyond. Whether you’re organising an event or looking to attend one, have you thought … Read more