We look at how biodiversity in Port Stephens is faring – is it thriving, or just surviving? Our terrestrial and marine habitats such as bushland reserves, beaches and reefs, need our help. Find out how you can get involved in citizen science and bush regeneration projects.
Celebrating National Eucalypt Day 2024
Starting in February each year, Eucalypt Australia3 begin a conversation about Australia’s treasured eucalypts. Gardens, groups, councils and businesses across the country hold events to celebrate their local eucalypts. Join an event or vote for your favourite gum tree. Read more
A Cruel Twist to Plastics and the Oceans
Marine scientist, seafarer and EcoNetwork president, Iain Watt, takes us sailing out on the big seas. And what he finds ain’t pretty. Read more
We must assess ‘cumulative impacts’ to protect nature from death by a thousand cuts
‘Cumulative impacts’ arise when multiple actions or environmental conditions together cause greater overall impact than threats considered in isolation.
When it comes to regulating cumulative impacts, our national environmental law is lagging. Read more
How to beat ‘rollout rage’: the environment-versus-climate battle dividing regional Australia
In August, Victoria’s Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny said ‘while the transition to renewable energy generation is an important policy and legislative priority for Victoria’, so was ‘protection of declining biodiversity values’. Read more
Caring for Country – with a cool burn
Read about this special Caring for Country event where we learned about the benefits of a culturally-informed cool burn – a low-intensity fire designed to improve land health, re-establish appropriate fire regimes, and reduce the risk and impact of wildfires. Read more
How native bees could help save Australian agriculture
How native bees could help save Australian agriculture Dr Anne Dollin, Australian Native Bee Research Centre The situation so far Varroa Mites, a devastating parasite of European honeybees, were discovered … Read more
Clean ‘n’ Cruise News!
An Olympian, an explosives expert, and a nurse walk onto a boat.
No joke! No pun, but there was a bunch of muddy fun. These are just a few of the people that have volunteered with Hunter Local Land Services to remove waste from our waterways. Read more
Will State Forests become quarries?
The direct loss of 100 hectares of State Forest providing habitat for 10 Threatened and Critically Endangered species followed by three decades worth of noise, vibration, dust and light pollution impacts associated with the operation of Stone Ridge Quarry will result in ongoing disruption to sensitive flora and fauna and degradation of incredibly high-value, connected habitat in the areas of National Park and Nature Reserve that surround it. Read more
Whales, krill climate change and the omega-3 addiction
Fishing pressure is growing rapidly with larger ships on order from China and Norway to meet the demand for Krill based product. The stocks are highly concentrated within specific areas and the current vessels can suck up 1000 tonnes of krill per day, taking 450,000 tonnes of Krill in 2020, a 15% increase on the previous year. Read more
Toondah Harbour – Fatally flawed wetland venture
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek will have the final say on whether a $1.4 billion private development on Ramsar-listed wetlands in Toondah Harbour – gateway to Moreton Bay and its … Read more