Severe Weather Update

A number of roads across Port Stephens are currently closed, and some Council services have been affected by the severe weather.
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Community support hubs helping residents through disaster recovery
30 May 2025
Community support hubs helping residents through disaster recovery

Port Stephens Council is hosting a series of community support hubs to help residents navigate recovery following the recent natural disaster.

Council responds to natural disaster with coordinated clean-up support
30 May 2025
Council responds to natural disaster with coordinated clean-up support

Port Stephens Council has launched a coordinated waste management response to support residents impacted by the recent natural disaster.

 Weather updates, road closures and service disruptions due to heavy rainfall
29 May 2025
Weather updates, road closures and service disruptions due to heavy rainfall

Keep up to date with the latest information about road closures across Port Stephens due to the current severe weather event

Special kerbside pick up of bulky flood-affected waste for residents
28 May 2025
Special kerbside pick up of bulky flood-affected waste for residents

Port Stephens residents impacted by the recent flooding can now apply for a special kerbside pickup of bulky flood-affected waste, until 29 June 2025.

Road repairs ramped up across Port Stephens
21 May 2025
Road repairs ramped up across Port Stephens

In response to the continuing wet weather, Council has increased pothole patching crews across Port Stephens.

NSW Government Community Connectivity Research Project
20 May 2025
NSW Government Community Connectivity Research Project

The NSW Government need your help to better understand how internet and mobile service disruptions affect the community during emergencies.

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31 May
Fingal Bay Sand Sculpture Community Fun Day

Come join us for an amazing day at Fingal Bay! Watch professional sand sculptor Den Massoud create a special sculpture of our iconic lighthouse.

1 June
Connect with your Councillors

Come along to chat about what's coming up in your local place. The catch ups  are an important way for us to hear about the things that matter to you.

1 June
Put Your Mark on Boomerang Park

This one’s for all the local young artists! Join local mural artists Peter and Stevi from Red Barn Studio for a hands-on spray-painting workshop and help us reinvigorate …

2 June
Labourer and Operator Recruitment Open Day

You’re invited to our Recruitment Open Day for practical, skilled roles that keep our community running smoothly.

12 June
All Ages Woolcraft

All are welcome to join us for a wool crafting afternoon making woven wooly bracelets. All supplies provided.

14 June
Illuminate Raymond Terrace 2025

Illuminate Raymond Terrace is a vibrant community festival celebrating the heart of Raymond Terrace with a focus on inclusion, connection, and belonging.

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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.