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NSW EPA Plastics ~ next steps for single use plastics EcoNetwork welcomes the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) release In November 2025 of its Plastics Action Plan, following their Have …   Read more

Environment, economy and social equity – can’t we have it all? From wetlands to koalas, eminent past Treasurer Sectretaty explains why nature always looses out.   Read more

Restoring the northward Boat Harbour entrance to the Tomaree Coastal Walk Along the Tomaree Coastal Walk (TCW), from Boat Harbour northward, houses line the landward (western) side and vegetation on …   Read more

Restoring Boat Harbour’s southern entrance to the Tomaree Coastal Walk The TCW’s southern entrance extends from around the lookout carpark on Kingsley Drive (opposite #29), then either side of TCW’s …   Read more

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

Our October edition takes a new look at beach erosion with some proposals to investigate. we consider electricity pricing and celebrate November’s Citizen Science activities and the Festivals.   Read more

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

NSW Environmental Planning laws under attack NSW Labor committed to stop land clearing – urgency to act – April 2026 At the last election NSW Labor promised to stop land …   Read more

It’s biodiversity month, and we bring contrasting stories, both good and sad news for our biodiversity. A call for action for threats to Mambo-Wanda Wetlands and our groundwater is at peak. So much is happening Port Stephens.   Read more