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.
PLANTING DATES for the Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk
Friends of Tomaree NP have been funded, with community involvement, to restore habitat, some endangered littoral rainforest, along Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
Birds of the Coastal Forest of Mambo Wetlands Reserve
Birds of the Coastal Forest of Mambo Wetlands Reserve By Neil FraserHunter Bird Observers Club A quick overview of what we’ll look at in this article. Mambo Wetlands Reserve is … Read more
Restoring Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk
Friends of Tomaree NP have been funded, with community involvement, to restore habitat, some endangered littoral rainforest, along Boat Harbour entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Read more
OCEAN
David Attenborough’s film OCEAN revealed the age of ocean discovery, the ocean’s vital importance and its potential for recovery. At EcoNetwork’s free showing, our Q&A panel responded to challenging questions. Read more
Where are all our beaches going?
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
Bushcare in Tomaree’s Fingal north
What a great team for a Tuesday in Tomaree! AGL and Aurecon participants worked cheerfully and energetically alongside the Friends of Tomaree National Park cutting bitou bush that smothers and replaces native vegetation. 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
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
Beach erosion Conroy Park and Corlette Beach
Conroy Park ~ another example of sand and tree loss! Is a denuded coastline our future before action is taken? Update October 2025 Sand carting in November is a temporary … Read more
Coastal forest regen at One Mile Headland, Tomaree Coast Walk
A community of fantastic people gather at various events to gradually manage invasive weeds on the Tomaree Coastal Walk at One Mile / Morna Point Headland Read more