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Independent experts say it’s time for change
7 July 2022
Independent experts say it’s time for change

Internationally recognised experts from the University of New England Centre for Local Government have confirmed Port Stephens Council needs to take crucial steps to ensure its long term financial sustainability.

Road closures due to heavy rain
5 July 2022
Road closures due to heavy rain

Heavy rainfall has caused the closure of several roads across Port Stephens. Keep up to date with the latest news and visit our Disaster Dashboard.

Port Stephens Council commits to driving long term financial sustainability
29 June 2022
Port Stephens Council commits to driving long term financial sustainability

Port Stephens Council's ongoing commitment to securing long term financial sustainability has been given further support last night with Councillors endorsing a recommendation to commence the conversation with the community.

Crowds to return for 2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations in Port Stephens
21 June 2022
Crowds to return for 2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations in Port Stephens

Celebrations for 2022 NAIDOC Week will be in full swing across Port Stephens from 3 to 10 July, after COVID-19 kept crowds away in 2020 and 2021.

Koala funding marks 20 years of conservation in Port Stephens
20 June 2022
Koala funding marks 20 years of conservation in Port Stephens

As the 20 year anniversary of the Port Stephens Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management nears closer, Port Stephens Council has secured $845,000 from the NSW Government to reduce koalas being killed or injured by vehicles.

New blueprint for Council’s communications and engagement
20 June 2022
New blueprint for Council’s communications and engagement

Port Stephens Council’s newly developed draft Communication and Engagement Strategy is on public exhibition for community feedback following this week’s Council meeting.

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Building digital skills
1 June
Building digital skills

Learn new digital skills, get local tech help, create jobs for local youth and share your wisdom with Youngster. Sessions will be held across Port Stephens at Raymond Terrace Library, Medowie Community Centre and The Karuah Centre.

NAIDOC Week 2022
3 July
NAIDOC Week 2022

Celebrations for 2022 NAIDOC Week will be in full swing across Port Stephens from 3 to 10 July.The events will kick off on the Sunday 3 July, before the celebrations officially begin with a Snak and Rap skate event at Mallabula skate park.

My Little Ecosystem workshops
4 July
My Little Ecosystem workshops

My little ecosystem is an assortment of educational drop in sessions designed to promote improving habitat for native species in urban environments and educate the community on the importance of these species. The various sessions have been designed to assist the community in creating and improving their own backyard ecosystem.

Technology Class @ your library
7 July
Technology Class @ your library

Free Tech Classes for adults

Lego Challenge @ your library
7 July
Lego Challenge @ your library

Take up the Lego Challenge at Tomaree Library during the July school holidays.  

The Vegetable Plot @ your library
8 July
The Vegetable Plot @ your library

Come along a join the fun with the musical crew from The Vegetable Plot at Raymond Terrace and Tomaree libraries during the July school holidays.

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