EcoNetwork is concerned about the lack of action on climate locally and nationally. Together with affiliate group Climate Action Port Stephens (CAPS) and Renew’s Hunter Region Branch, we support our Council’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions but more has to be actioned urgently. We try to engage with the community through forums, activism and social media to help make this everyone’s responsibility.
High Court hears bid to overturn block on 22-year Mount Pleasant coal mine extension
Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan are fighting the largest coal mine expansion in the state all the way to the High Court. Read the ABC article. Read more
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan ~ Is history repeating itself?
Mambo Wetlands, and its endangered ecological communities, is again under threat, this time from development in the (draft) Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan. WE NEED TO ACT! Read more
Coal faces reality in the high court!
Breaking news! Coal and climate go to Australia’s highest court, as a local couple, in a David and Goliath battle, fight for climate and our future generations. Read more
Community Forum puts decision-makers on notice
A great turn out to EcoNetwork’s Forum, Communities Creating Change and Defending the Environment, gathered to hear a cast of speakers on these far-reaching issues. Read more
Opportunity knocks in an energy crisis
This interesting historic perspective brings us to today’s energy crisis and questions what opportunities can we now seize that may not have been apparent or politically possible. Read more
Electricity prices in Australia
Electricity prices plunge as renewables supply half of grid, batteries surge and coal hits new low in the December quarter. Read more
You’re Invited: Koala trivia and a big coal mine decision
You’re invited: koala trivia, rally, and submit, to stop Yancoal’s big expansion into critical koala territory. Read more
Sustainable Living Festival 2025
Our evaluation supported our observation — our 2025 Sustainable loving Festival was not only a hoot,.but demonstrated learnings, enjoyment, improvements and more. 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
Tomaree’s groundwater peaks
Our groundwater in the Tomaree aquifer is overflowing, though not at its park Read more