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Hunter Offshore Wind Farms – questions and answers
We urgently need to address the climate crisis before conditions and temperatures rise beyond acceptable living conditions and cause irreversible damage. This requires a rapid transition to renewable energy. EcoNetwork advocates for a precautionary approach to the offshore windfarm development due to insufficient reliable environmental information. Read more
How much do we value nature?
In considering how much to value nature, we will overview some global thoughts on valuing nature, explore elements of our natural capital, our intergenerational relationships, and how we are seeing this play out in our local Port Stephens community, strategies and actions. Read more
Fingal bushcare making a difference
Friends of Tomaree National Park’s newest team is at Fingal Bay. They’re gradually building and have already made inroads managing invasive weeds along this part of the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
EcoUpdate: April 2025
It’s time for the April issue of EcoUpdate. There’s plenty of news and lots of upcoming events so find a comfy chair, grab a cuppa and sit back and enjoy. Read more
We again call to protect critical corridors in Fleet Street’s Stoney Ridge Reserve
Development application associated with 4 & 8 Fleet St, includes widening and hardening a sensitive fire trail where endangered species are present and degrades Thi important Stoney Ridge Reserve. we believe feasible alternatives exist. Read more
Tree and vegetation vandalism watch
Our green Port Stephens is losing its tree cover, not only from development, but illegally from vandals killing trees to extend foreshore views. Read more
EcoUpdate: January 2025
Welcome to 2025 and our little EcoUpdate to start our year. Our stories so early in the year do sadden us and we’re looking for your help! Read more
A vandal expands the tree story of woe
ENVIRONMENTAL SABOTAGE ~ Council and community start the rehabilitation following the chainsaw wielding vandal. We’ll never regain this loss on the iconic Bridle Path. Community loss of shade trees, wildlife habitat, climate control and oxygen ~ for what, improved views? Read more
Quarry applications continue unabated
‘There has been a failure by government to engage in strategic planning in relation to quarry developments despite calls for this from the community. Unless of course the strategic plan is to simply transform our area into a super quarry for Sydney.’ Save Balickera inc. Read more
Coming full circle with plastics
Last year, Renew members & friends toured the Resourceful Living plastic factory and were excited to see a circular economy in action. Sadly, in October, police investigated a suspicious fire that destroyed this Hodge family business. Read more