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Campaign Updates – News and Events
Find the latest news, campaign updates and upcoming events related to Link Road Forest. Stay informed about important developments, community activities and opportunities to support the growing movement to protect this irreplaceable forest for future generations.
The History of Coal Mining in & Around the Wallsend Area
Join us for a fascinating evening exploring the history hidden beneath Link Road Forest and the surrounding Wallsend area.
The Link Road Forest epetition to the NSW Legislative Council
On the 14th of August 2026 our epetition to the Legislative Council (Upper House) of NSW Parliament for permanent protection of the Link Road Forest, closed after 3 months with 10,456 signatures.
For the Forest – Live Music, Speakers, Pizza and Trivia
We’re very excited to announce For the Forest, a special night of live music, speakers, pizza and trivia in support of the campaign to save Link Road Forest.
Newcastle Herald: “‘Least they could do’: developer accused of pulling out of resident meeting”
The Newcastle Herald reports on the cancelled meeting and the Link Road Forest Campaign’s concerns about engagement and the proposed development.
Newcastle Weekly: “Link Road Forest campaigners slam developers after last-minute ‘no show’”
Newcastle Weekly reports on Eden Estates’ last-minute cancellation of a planned meeting with the Link Road Forest Campaign.
NBN: “Link Road Forest Campaign launches e-petition”
NBN News has covered the launch of a parliamentary e-petition calling on the NSW Government to protect Link Road Forest.
Link Road Forest Winter Solstice Concert – Sunday 21 June 2026 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Compered by Alan Glover, this will be an afternoon concert to cheer all on the shortest day of the year.Six inspiring musical acts: The Doctor’s Wife, Steel City Sue, Derek Dowding, Gabrielle Newland, Tripple Effect, Two Voices in the Crowd Our concert is raising…
Voters Urged to Support National Park
The Link Road Forest Campaign is urging voters to support the four lord mayoral candidates who are unequivocally supporting the proposal to make Link Road Forest a national park. “Newcastle Council resolved overwhelmingly in December to support Link Road Forest being…
2NURFM: “Lord Mayoral Candidates Speak Out On Link Road Forest”
As Newcastle’s Lord Mayoral by-election approaches, several candidates have backed protecting Link Road Forest, while some remain silent on the issue.
Newy: “Kangaroo Road Death Renews Calls to Protect Link Road Forest Bushland from Development”
A kangaroo killed near Blue Gum Hills Regional Park has renewed concern about wildlife impacts linked to bushland development near Link Road Forest.
