Conservation Archives

Tomaree students protect rare native plant

Community Olivia Arigho - April 5, 2026

Tomaree Public School students are working to protect one of New South Wales’ rarest native plants, the Villous Mintbush.

Hunter Wetlands marks 2024 World Environment Day

Community Rebecca Riddle - June 5, 2024

From sports field, dairy farm and dump to world heritage site, Hunter Wetlands has an interesting past. Check it out on World Environment Day.

New life abundant at region’s Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary

News Rebecca Riddle - May 29, 2024

From timber harvesting to an unexpected flourish of threatened species, Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary is proving a conservation success.

Region’s koalas facing extinction, says conservation group

Community Rebecca Riddle - February 15, 2023

Koalas in Cessnock and Lake Macquarie are facing extinction because NSW legislation and policy has failed to protect them, SBKN says.

Soaking puts Hunter Wetlands Centre in full feather

Community Rebecca Riddle - November 25, 2021

"Rain, rain go away" - unless you want to witness the lushness and new birdlife at the Hunter Wetlands Centre.

Lake Mac families helping out native wildlife

News Nicole Somerville - June 1, 2021

As part of the Backyard Habitat for Wildlife program, thousands of Lake Macquarie residents have helped keep local flora and fauna safe in their gardens. The past decade has seen more than 3,000...

Weave Projects to host inaugural nature event

Entertainment Rebecca Riddle - April 10, 2021

Jess Miller believes connecting with nature is the best thing for the soul, and sharing stories about it completes us. As a conservationist and artist, the 37-year-old Novocastrian is launching a project combining...

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