Boral looks to quarry in reverse
The scale of Bombo Quarry can be appreciated by learning that it will take at least five years to rehabilitate less than half of it with clean fill. That timing […]
Category Archives: Environment
Boardwalk costs blow out to $9.5m
Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray has advised councillors that, based on an analysis of the available information, he estimates the cost of the Minnamurra River Boardwalk project at $9.5 million. […]
Trees misidentified in Minnamurra report
The Friends of the Minnamurra River (FMR) say expert analysis of a consultant’s key report, recommending that there should not be a full environmental impact assessment of the effect of […]
Calls for full EIS for Minnamurra Boardwalk
The Friends of the Minnamurra River (FOMR), a group opposed to the overwater section of the proposed Minnamurra Boardwalk, are concerned that Stage 1 of the project proposes cutting down […]
Minnamurra Falls track reopens
After being closed for most of the last seven years, the Minnamurra Upper Falls viewing platforms and walking track at Budderoo National Park have now reopened. The spectacular Upper Falls, […]
Residents oppose proposed removal of milk depot trees
A DA to construct 22 self storage units has been lodged for the old milk depot site on Belvedere St in Kiama. Residents are expressing concern that the application also […]
Strong concerns over boardwalk route
Over 500 people have signed a petition to Kiama Council voicing their concern about the environmental impact of a 600 metre section of the proposed Minnamurra Boardwalk. The section in […]
Kiama Blue’s an Eco-festival for all
The Kiama Blue Festival has been organised to help raise awareness around the issues of pollution, specifically plastics, in our marine environment. It is a coming together of local organisations […]
Inspiration from climate change summit
Special report by Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan Mayors from as far away as Alice Springs, Port Douglas and California converged on Kiama last week as we hosted the Climate Council’s […]
New bird festival
A new eco-festival is set to be a celebration of the beauty and wonder of Shoalhaven Heads’ natural asset – its rich birdlife. “Just as The Heads is a destination […]
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