No probs robbo!
Things appear to be happening in the background although it'd be nice to get a progress report. This link may be of interest should you want to track the status of the DA.
http://eservices.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/eservice/start.do
just click on DA enquiry and enter 216/2008 in the DA number box. Then click on the address link to view info.
Cheers,
xmagx