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Watagans Walk was Spectacular

The participants of John Martyn’s walk in the Watagans on 5 December 2018 were treated to some great views of…
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Ian Kiernan AO, Founder of Clean Up Australia

Clean Up Australia was founded 30 years ago by Ian Kiernan. It is sad to hear of his death in…
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Congratulations to Ross Walker OAM

The Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust has been working for the local community for many years, keeping them informed about local…
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As the Election Looms the NSW Government makes some (Small) Environmental Announcements

It is estimated that there are fewer than 21,000 koalas left in NSW. The population may have reduced by more…
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IBM Site in West Pennant Hills – What about the Koalas?

In Issue 198 of STEP Matters we described the latest application by the Hills Council through the Gateway Process to…
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Murray-Darling Basin Plan: Too Little, Too Late

We have all been shocked by the mass killing of fish in the Menindee Lakes and other areas in January,…
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Uncertain Future for Streamwatch

We have been alerted to a perplexing situation by a Streamwatch volunteer. Streamwatch was established in 1990 by Sydney Water…
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Australia’s Population hits 25 million but who is Cheering?

Australia’s total population grew by 390,000 over the year to 30 June 2018. In August 2018 Australia’s population hit the…
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The Small Patch of Bush over your Back Fence might be Key to a Species’ Survival

It may not look like a pristine expanse of Amazon rainforest or an African savannah, but the patch of bush…
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New Book on Coups Creek

Frances O’Brien worked as the Environmental Officer at Wahroonga Waterways Landcare for four years and has written a book about…
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Lane Cove National Park to Gain some Land near M2

Lane Cove National Park will be expanded, albeit marginally, with the addition of 0.6 ha near the river at North…
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