Most members are involved in the work of their individual groups and some of these recent projects and campaigns are outlined below.
Members also have a broad range of personal interests which are regularly featured in our EcoUpdate e-newsletter. These have included beekeeping, electric vehicles and building a portable sun-tracking solar panel.
Our Members in Action – Walter Lamond
By Alison Rogers, Secretary EcoNetwork. Photos: Henk Tobbe. Over 60 people attended Walter Lamond’s book launch last month at the Tomaree Library. His book is titled Reflecting on Landcare and … Read more
New community liaison with Port Stephens Council
New community liaison for the environment with Port Stephens Council Sue Olsson, Vice-President EcoNetwork Port Stephens. Our first meeting of the Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) on Wednesday 30 August 2023, … Read more
Affiliate Profile: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
VOWW was incorporated in 2012 when it successfully prevented a development in Wallalong that would have resulted in 12,000 people living on farmland adjacent to a flood plain. Read more
Affiliate Profile: Fingal Bay Community Association
Affiliate Profile: Fingal Bay Community Association EcoNetwork welcomes our newest affiliated group – the Fingal Bay Community Association (FBCA). The FBCA began with a core group of 7 people who … Read more
VOWW Submission – Stone Creek Quarry
Members from both VOWW and BHSAG (Brandy Hill/Seaham Action Group) have been involved with several quarry expansion applications including Hanson Brandy Hill and Daracon Martins Creek. 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
Mambo-Wanda Wetlands – a chequered past
It was Sunday 1st October 2017, and over 400 people attended a protest meeting on the corner of Foreshore and Port Stephens Drive, Mambo Corner, and I couldn’t have been more proud of our community. Kathy Brown takes us on a journey … Read more
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) Update
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association update about issues around Port Stephens and the activities of our local council. Read more
Affiliate Profile: Voice of Wallalong / Woodville (VOWW)
VOWW was incorporated in 2012 when it successfully prevented a development in Wallalong that would have resulted in 12,000 people living on farmland adjacent to a flood plain. Read more
Council to consider Ramsar listing for Mambo-Wanda Wetlands
At long last Port Stephens Council is having a serious look at the question of having the Mambo Wanda wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention.
A motion to that effect was passed unanimously at the June 13 meeting of Council. Read more