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08/02/2026

It's been a while but we are back on the ESG trail. Reporting on all things to do with Environmental Justice, Social Justice, democracy and human rights. I've been pondering the question... why are we still mining coal? We know we have to stop but our governments keep approving coal mines. They say it is the economy, jobs, prosperity. Jobs for the boys? Campaign donations? Anyhow, we're taking a close up look at two stories that have been happening consecutively to the same proponent. Delta wants to extend the life of its coal mines under Lake Macquarie. Delta is about to be sentenced in the NSW Land and Environment Court for causing two mass fish kills in Lake Macquarie by failing to spend money to maintain essential infrastructure at its power station. Is it a fit and proper company to hold an Environmental Protection Licence?
Tell us what you think. Save Our Lake Mac, Future Sooner, Climate Future, Nature NSW

The NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) may determine whether it is in the public interest for the Delta Group to extend the life of coal mines near

18/11/2025

The Community Environment Group, based on the NSW Central Coast, fights for Ecological Sustainable Development and punches well above its weight. This is a great public event. Well worth attending!

See all upcoming events, workshops, and activities from Community Environment Network

11/11/2025

This is a major environmental justice and climate justice issue for the people of the Central Coast along with the millions of native plants and animals this plan will sacrifice.

We have three more days to send as many submissions as possible to the NSW Department of Planning OPPOSING their Conservation Liquidation Plan - https://cen.org.au/campaigns/central-coast-strategic-conservation-plan-submission/ Nature NSW

18/02/2025

The importance of wetlands...

Central Coast Council says it is going to put in place a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement for Porters Creek Wetland which is great – but not until after its airport masterplan […]

13/02/2025

Wetlands are such important habitat and so easy to destroy bit by bit until it is too late

The Community Environment Network (CEN) has asked Central Coast Councillors to defer approval of the Airport Masterplan until they have fully protected Porters Creek Wetland and are fully informed about […]

06/02/2025

It beggars belief that a modern democracy could do this...Trump administration expected to put EPA environmental justice and civil rights workers on administrative leave

Environmental Protection Agency employees who work in the environmental justice and civil rights office expect a new round of paid leave notices that will impact even more federal workers, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

02/02/2025

Happy World Wetlands day. Did you know over 50% of coastal wetlands in NSW have been destroyed since colonisation? How are the wetlands in your region?

Over 50% of coastal wetlands in NSW have been destroyed since colonisation and the NSW Government is ill-equipped to take advantage of the emerging Blue

30/08/2024

How passionate are you about stopping species extinction? https://thepoint.net.au/tabart-to-identify-as-a-palm-cockatoo-to-save-koalas/

29/08/2024

Is the Federal Coalition's nuclear vision on shaky ground?

28/08/2024

Microplastics are everywhere and some places are under worse pressure than others. https://thepoint.net.au/worst-microplastic-pollution-in-australia-discovered/

27/08/2024

What happened to Truth, Voice and Treaty? What's next for reconciliation? https://thepoint.net.au/new-book-looks-at-whats-next-for-reconciliation/

26/08/2024

We like different foods, different pets, different places, different politics and different sports, but the one thing we all have in common is the LOVE💕 we have for our kids and grandkids. Join us as we harvest this strong love to help create a thriving future for those we hold most dear at https://www.parentsforclimate.org/join