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Tomaree’s groundwater peaks
Our groundwater in the Tomaree aquifer is overflowing, though not at its park Read more
‘Woppa’ season for Little Terns
Endangered Little Terns had an excellent breeding season over the 2024-2025 summer along the NSW coastline – with good results in our own Corrie Island Read more
EcoUpdate: August 2025
Our August EcoUpdate brings colourful wildflowers to enjoy, and an armchair ride up Minibung Hill. Council’s plans to reduce emissions, the controversial Shoal Bay carpark, potential sell of surplus road reserves, and Salamander Town Centre’s plans threaten Mambo-Wanda Wetlands ~ all need your support. You will find ample of interest of what Port Stephens has been up to lately in this issue. Read more
Redbank powered on native veg!
The Redbank biomass-fired power station goes to appeal, following conservation groups WIN with the IPC’s rejection. Grave concerns that the proposal will accelerate habitat loss by creating an incentive to clear native vegetation that otherwise would never be cleared. Read more
Road closures and land sales
Council’s proposed sale of surplus road reserves includes includes important environmental and community lands. Help EcoNetwork assess values for important blocks. EcoNetwork is seeking your feedback on the principles and values for most blocks. Read more
NET ZERO for Council ~ could have been a win-win for all
Net Zero, TO BE or NOT TO BE? Do we have a roadmap without a destination, a goalless future December 2025 Econetwork Executive At its November 25 meeting, Council put … Read more
Shoal Bay carpark ~ finding a better balance between nature, development and community consultation
Council PAVED PARADISE and put up a PARKING LOT.
Community did not want to trade shade and mature eucalypts for hot bitumen and a few extra car parking spots needed for only a few weeks each year. Read more
EcoUpdate: July 2025
Stories of NSW icon the blue groper, the ongoing saga of coastal erosion, a journey along our scenic coastal walk, the controversial Shoal Bay carpark, the alarming State of the Environment and a bumper on marine web links are all part of our July EcoUpdate. You will find ample of interest of what Port Stephens has been up to lately in this issue. Read more
NSW State of the Environment Report “Truly Alarming”
Environment in Freefall: NSW State of the Environment Report “Truly Alarming” NSW State of the Environment Report 2024, was released on 26 July 2025, and the results were truly shocking. … Read more
EcoUpdate: June 2025
I hope you find some time to read this June issue of EcoUpdate. There’s a bumper issue to get through, so get a cuppa, or something stronger, put your feet up and see what Port Stephens has been up to lately! Read more