The Board of the Sutherland Shire Environment Centre invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 5 November. It's 1.45pm for a 2pm start.
Our guest speaker George Cotis will be giving a presentation entitled "Deeban’s Voice. Are we listening?"
George is a recognised expert on the history and ecology of Port Hacking, and was recently awarded an OAM for his service to conservation and the environment.

Environmentalists Tom Hunt and Dr. Simon Leslie are sailing from Port Kembla to Newcastle to join the Rising Tide blockade of the Newcastle Coal Port. The Newcastle coal port is the largest coal in the world, and Australia's single greatest contribution to the climate crisis.
On their way Tom and Simon are stopping at Audley on 8 November to say hi and lend their support to our campaign against coal pollution in the Royal National Park.
Join us for a rally and picnic at the Audley Weir, fostering awareness of the coal mine polluting our beloved RNP, and supporting Tom and Simon on their journey up to Newcastle.

It’s our catch up end of year picnic, to celebrate our wins this year – please save the date! From 11am we'll be meeting at the Wattle Forest picnic area in the Royal National Park, a beautiful spot near Audley. This is the same location where the platypus were released into the Hacking River. There's bbq's, picnic tables, toilets, but no swimming.

"Coal Creek” documents the tireless work of a large number of concerned citizens to shine a spotlight on the damage being done to the Royal National Park by a neighbouring mine.

Filmed on Dharawal Country in 2022, the story shows repeated pollution events by the neighbouring Metropolitan Coal Mine into Camp Gully Creek, which carries the pollution into the Hacking River, a major artery of the Royal National Park. To add to these concerns UNSW relocated a colony of Platypus into the river.

“Coal Creek” will have a limited run of premier screenings. This screening will be held at the fabulous Servo Food Truck Bar, Port Kembla on Sunday, 28 January. Doors open at 6pm, screening at 8pm. All welcome!

"Coal Creek” documents the tireless work of a large number of concerned citizens to shine a spotlight on the damage being done to the Royal National Park by a neighbouring mine.

Filmed on Dharawal Country in 2022, the story shows repeated pollution events by the neighbouring Metropolitan Coal Mine into Camp Gully Creek, which carries the pollution into the Hacking River, a major artery of the Royal National Park. To add to these concerns UNSW relocated a colony of Platypus into the river.

All welcome - Saturday, 18 May. We'll be walking in the southern part of the Royal National Park, around the Hacking (Deeban) River and Camp Gully Creek. This is one of the lesser known and hidden parts of the park, adjacent to the beautiful Lady Wakehurst Drive. Coal waste is visible through this area, but it is still quite beautiful. It is also somewhat eerie. The walk is free, but numbers are strictly limited. You'll need to register - please click on the link for more info.

18 May - Join us for a special event: a screening of the impactful documentary "Climate Changers" featuring Professor Tim Flannery. There will be Q&A after the film, hosted by David Ross, an expert in leadership during challenging times. Organised by the Shire Climate Action Network (ShireCAN), a group of passionate residents in Sutherland Shire dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of climate change.

All welcome! Please join us - Saturday 1 June. We'll be walking in the southern part of the Royal National Park, around the Hacking (Deeban) River and Camp Gully Creek. This is one of the lesser known and hidden parts of the park, adjacent to the beautiful Lady Wakehurst Drive. Coal waste is visible through this area, but it is still quite beautiful. It is also somewhat eerie. The walk is free, but numbers are strictly limited. You'll need to register - please click on the link for more info.

All welcome! Please join us - Saturday 15 June. We'll be walking in the southern part of the Royal National Park, around the Hacking (Deeban) River and Camp Gully Creek. This is one of the lesser known and hidden parts of the park, adjacent to the beautiful Lady Wakehurst Drive. Coal waste is visible through this area, but it is still quite beautiful. It is also somewhat eerie. The walk is free, but numbers are strictly limited. You'll need to register - please click on the link for more info.

Many of the 35 Christmas beetle species found throughout Australia are brightly coloured or iridescent. Sadly, these beautiful beetles are disappearing.
Associate Professor Tanya Latty from the University of Sydney is exploring why, and what we can do to help. She is an entomologist with a special interest in insect behaviour and ecology. If you're interested in finding out more, this talk at the Gymea Community Centre on Wednesday 19 June is free. The event is hosted by the Australia Plant Society Sutherland group, and visitors are very welcome.

All welcome! Please join us - Saturday 29 June. We'll be walking in the southern part of the Royal National Park, around the Hacking (Deeban) River and Camp Gully Creek. This is one of the lesser known and hidden parts of the park, adjacent to the beautiful Lady Wakehurst Drive. Coal waste is visible through this area, but it is still quite beautiful. It is also somewhat eerie. The walk is free, but numbers are strictly limited. You'll need to register - please click on the link for more info.

If you care about our local koalas this film is one to watch. Why are our most loved marsupials facing extinction even as governments are announcing new strategies to protect them?

Upcoming screenings will be at the Dendy in Newtown on 20 June; Cremorne Orpheum on 27 June; and the Randwick Ritz on 30 June.
The Koalas takes audiences on a journey into the lives of individual koalas, led by charismatic characters Wonnie, Bexley, Tom, Baz, Coral and adorable joeys Hope and Pala. As these stories unfold so do the unique characteristics of koalas, their bond with their young, and wildlife carers they come into contact with.

All welcome! Come join us Saturday, 13 July. We'll be walking in the southern part of the Royal National Park, around the Hacking (Deeban) River and Camp Gully Creek. This is one of the lesser known and hidden parts of the park, adjacent to the beautiful Lady Wakehurst Drive. Coal waste is visible through this area, but it is still quite beautiful. It is also somewhat eerie. The walk is free, but numbers are strictly limited. You'll need to register - please click on the link for more info.

All welcome! Please join us - Saturday 27 July. We'll be walking in the southern part of the Royal National Park, around the Hacking (Deeban) River and Camp Gully Creek. This is one of the lesser known and hidden parts of the park, adjacent to the beautiful Lady Wakehurst Drive. Coal waste is visible through this area, but it is still quite beautiful. It is also somewhat eerie. The walk is free, but numbers are strictly limited. You'll need to register - please click on the link for more info.

If you care about plastic pollution and would like to learn more about the latest efforts to combat it, the Keep Australia Beautiful Annual Conference is 28 – 29 August.

One of the presenters will be our member Sarah-Jo Lobwein, from SO Shire, who'll be discussing her amazing forensic study of litter at Sutherland Shire beaches. The focus of the conference is the challenge litter poses to our communities, ecosystems, and economies - and how within this challenge lies the potential for innovation, collaboration, and progress.