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Illuminate Raymond Terrace: A celebration of community spirit and creativity
13 June 2025
Illuminate Raymond Terrace: A celebration of community spirit and creativity

More than just a night of light and celebration, Illuminate Raymond Terrace is a shining example of local collaboration, with schools, community groups, volunteers and local services coming together to bring the event to life.

Council to invest $9 million more in local roads
12 June 2025
Council to invest $9 million more in local roads

Port Stephens Council is stepping up its commitment to improving local roads, with plans to boost its recently announced Roads Acceleration Program (RAP) by an additional $9 million over the next three years.

Mayor and Councillors hit the road for Community Catch Ups
11 June 2025
Mayor and Councillors hit the road for Community Catch Ups

Following a successful launch in May, Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson will continue her Monthly Mayor Meet Ups this June, offering locals more opportunities to connect, be heard, and share what matters most in their place.

Your Port - June 2025
7 June 2025
Your Port - June 2025

Stay informed with our June 2025 edition of Your Port. Discover updates on community events, major projects, road safety initiatives, and disaster recovery efforts. Learn about Illuminate Raymond Terrace 2025, the Roads Acceleration Program, and more.

Communications and Engagement Advisory Group Expressions of Interest Opens
4 June 2025
Communications and Engagement Advisory Group Expressions of Interest Opens

Do you want to be involved in how we design communications and engagement programs for Council? Our Communications and Engagement Advisory Group (CEAG) now has vacancies and we're recruiting 3 new members!

Illuminate Raymond Terrace set to light up Boomerang Park
4 June 2025
Illuminate Raymond Terrace set to light up Boomerang Park

Get ready – Illuminate Raymond Terrace will light up Boomerang Park with colour, creativity and community spirit on Saturday, 14 June 2025.

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20 June
Heartstopper Fan Event, Ages 15+

Celebrate Pride month and prepare for the last installment of Heartstopper with our Young Adult event.

22 June
It's On! Free Movies at Solider's Point

Pointy End Pictures in partnership with Port Stephens Council is bringing the big screen to Soldiers Point Memorial Hall for a special free movie afternoon on Sunday 22 J…

25 June
Port Stephens Creatives Workshops and Networking Event

Join us for a day dedicated to supporting, connecting and empowering local creatives. Whether you're an artist, performer, writer, maker or working in the creative indus…

26 June
Eucalypt Tree Identification Workshop

A FREE event in partnership with Port Stephens Council and NSW Koala Strategy!Come join us for a day of learning about eucalypt trees

27 June
TLACC 25th Anniversary

Tomaree Library is turning 25!  Join us for a day of events including presentations from local community groups /. Book sales / family craft.

27 June
Teen Movie: Lisa Frankenstein (M), Ages 13+

Join the Library for a cozy winter's night movie.

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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.