Callala Matters

26/08/2026

If you support a magnificent biodiverse and connected Great Southern National Park, an end to the current corrupt native forest logging methods, and smarter future securing conservation AND plantation forests, register your support now on this local survey. https://aboutregional.com.au/majority-support-for-great-southern-forest-push-across-party-lines-pollsters-say/513229/

25/08/2026

Grab a glider t-shirt at the Nowra gallery!

25/08/2026

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25/07/2026

13/07/2026

To answer queries about Sealark Developers' current work managing the Asset Protection Zone (APZ) in Callala, we asked Sealark and Shoalhaven Council for much-needed clarification.

According to Council:
APZ management activities do NOT include cutting down mature hollow-bearing trees.

According to Sealark:
"The APZ maintenance is a requirement of the subdivisions north of Emmett St and Sydney Ave, e.g. Stott Crescent, Barden Cl, Hollingsworth Cr, Huon St, Donovan Cl, Encounter St, etc. The 40m APZ wraps around the northern and western edge of the rear yards on all these lots."

According to the RFS guide to APZ maintenance:
"The removal of significant native species should be avoided."

Mowing, pruning, removing weeds and raking leaves and branches are normal and important parts of APZ management. But the work must also prevent soil erosion, incorporate windbreaks and prune correctly so that the remaining canopy stays healthy and stable.

Residents play a crucial role in paying close attention to what is actually happening around the boundaries of our beloved town. For a clear and concise RFS summary of APZ management, download and read this useful doc.https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/13321/Standards-for-Asset-Protection-Zones.pdf

If you notice anything that concerns you about this work immediately contact Council or Sealark directly.

07/07/2026

As we foreshadowed earlier this year, Sealark will conduct maintenance of the existing Asset Protection Zone (APZ) on our land around the northern and north-western edge of Callala Bay village. Sealark’s obligation to maintain the APZ is a requirement of Shoalhaven City Council, which requires the area to be maintained in accordance with NSW Rural Fire Service APZ standards.

To meet APZ maintenance requirements, we will complete necessary slashing, pruning, removal of select trees and scrub, and maintenance of a safe tree-canopy adjacent to neighbouring privately-owned land. These works commence this week with completion scheduled by the end of August, weather permitting. The scope of the tree management work has been determined by bushfire consultants, ecologists and confirmed with Council’s biodiversity staff.

28/06/2026

Our parlimentary ePetition is now live. We have a short time to get as many signatures as can to help the Greater Gliders at Seven Mile Beach National Park and show Parliament how much we care.

Please sign and share.

https://tinyurl.com/GGe-petition

14/06/2026

This is an excellent recap of the 54 & 56 Emmett St auction failure… that being said, had community consultation and master planning taken place, perhaps Dr Ahmed’s hopes for expanded medical services, including a dental service, might have been more simply and cost effectively achieved.