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It’s on! Two fun, new, free activities coming to the Bay
22 September 2023
It’s on! Two fun, new, free activities coming to the Bay

Visitors and locals can explore Nelson Bay in a whole new way with two exciting new activities starting soon.

Construction kicking off at Medowie's Yulong Oval
22 September 2023
Construction kicking off at Medowie's Yulong Oval

Touch Football, soccer and cricket clubs in Medowie will soon be equipped with a new $2.6 million sports amenities building catering to their current and future needs at Yulong Oval.

Community and Council working to keep koalas safe
18 September 2023
Community and Council working to keep koalas safe

Port Stephens is home to one of the last remaining koala populations on the East Coast, and it’s essential that Council and the community work together to protect koalas and their local habitats.

Council elects new Deputy Mayor
13 September 2023
Council elects new Deputy Mayor

Port Stephens Council has a new Deputy Mayor with Nelson Bay resident and East Ward Councillor, Councillor Leah Anderson elected unopposed at last night’s Council meeting.

Community called to make a difference through Community Funding Program
1 September 2023
Community called to make a difference through Community Funding Program

Do you have a project that will help support the Port’s status as a business, events and tourism destination?

Alternate traffic conditions in place for TreX Port Stephens State Championships
30 August 2023
Alternate traffic conditions in place for TreX Port Stephens State Championships

We'll be welcoming athletes and their families to the Fingal Bay area this weekend, which means more road congestion, and some road closures. Learn more about which streets are affected.

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Free green waste drop off days
24 September
Free green waste drop off days

Come along to Council's free green waste drop off days - held most Sundays throughout the year, from 9am to 2pm.

It's on! Nelson Bay Scavenger Hunt
24 September
It's on! Nelson Bay Scavenger Hunt

We've teamed up with Newy with Kids to develop a fun Scavenger Hunt for kids, around Nelson Bay! The Scavenger Hunt will take you throughout the Bay, exploring the area marked on the map to find the answer to the questions, and solving a mystery phrase!

Library School Holiday Program: 25 September to 6 October 2023
25 September
Library School Holiday Program: 25 September to 6 October 2023

Bring the kids along to Tomaree and Raymond Terrace Libraries these upcoming school holidays!

It's on! Snak 'n' Rap - Medowie
26 September
It's on! Snak 'n' Rap - Medowie

Calling all Port Stephens youth! Join us for music, art, food, fun and good vibes at our FREE Snak 'n' Rap event. Try our street art workshop, learn how to scratch with DJ Mathmatics, take the mic and freestyle and enjoy some free food!

It's on! Snak 'n' Rap - Raymond Terrace
27 September
It's on! Snak 'n' Rap - Raymond Terrace

Calling all Port Stephens youth! Join us for music, art, food, fun and good vibes at our FREE Snak 'n' Rap event. Try our street art workshop, learn how to scratch with DJ Mathmatics, take the mic and freestyle and enjoy some free food!

It's on! Snak 'n' Rap - Karuah
4 October
It's on! Snak 'n' Rap - Karuah

Calling all Port Stephens youth! Join us for music, art, food, fun and good vibes at our FREE Snak 'n' Rap event. Try our street art workshop, learn how to scratch with DJ Mathmatics, take the mic and freestyle and enjoy some free food!

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We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.

Guudji-yiigu, Yii Worimi-guba barray. Welcome to Port Stephens Council.