Some interesting articles about sustainable living from our members and colleagues.
Culturally-informed Cool Burn Program
A recently released NSW Cultural Fire Strategy commits to removing barriers that hampered cultural burning across NSW. Read more
Newcastle waterway listed among the state’s microplastic hot spots
Newcastle waterway listed among the state’s microplastic hot spots By Matthew KellyReproduced from Newcastle Herald, 16 March 2026 Newcastle’s Throsby Creek is among the state’s hot spots for microplastic contamination, an … Read more
Insights into the “Dirty” Truth behind the Anna Bay Clean Up
Anna Bay Cleanup plunged a little deeper, not just analysing their collection, but also taking action to find solutions. 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
NSW EPA Plastics Next Steps – have your say
NSW EPA Plastics ~ next steps for single use plastics EcoNetwork welcomes the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) release In November 2025 of its Plastics Action Plan, following their Have … 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
Rewiring Australia visits the Hunter
On July 25, international rockstar-engineer Dr Saul Griffith filled City Hall to launch Empowering Newcastle! By Kassia Klinger, author and environmentalist. The Rewiring Australia co-founder born 1974 in south-western Sydney … Read more
Sustainable House Day Program of Events 2024
Sustainable House Day provides the opportunity to explore some of Australia’s most unique and inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them. Sign up for the May webinars. 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. March 2024 Update We reported to our EcoNetwork community in EcoUpdate 18 (below on this … Read more
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association Update
Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association update about issues around Port Stephens and the activities of our local council. Read more