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Council to explore ECO Destination Certification for Port Stephens

Port Stephens Council voted unanimously to investigate the benefits and requirements of securing world-renowned ECO Destination Certification.
Council seeks community feedback on draft Port Stephens Road Futures Strategy

Port Stephens Council has endorsed a long-term vision to guide future investment in its 793km local road network.
Funding applications open to strengthen community and celebrate culture

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the Community Support Fund and Aboriginal Projects Fund, helping local organisations deliver projects that connect people, strengthen communities and celebrate Worimi culture.
New homes, shops and services unlocked for Medowie

Port Stephens Council has endorsed a major planning proposal to unlock land at 46 to 54 Ferodale Road and 754 Medowie Road, Medowie.
Port Stephens unites for Homelessness Action Now

Council, local services and the community are coming together for Homelessness Week to raise awareness and support those experiencing homelessness.
Community feedback to pave the way for draft Pathways Plan

Port Stephens Council has endorsed the draft Pathways Plan for public exhibition.
Council Meeting wrap up, 28 July 2026

This week we were able to connect with our Tomaree and surrounding communities at the Tomaree Sports Complex in Nelson Bay for Local Government Week. Mayor Leah Anderson shares the highlights from the meeting.
Council to invest $1.59 million for Medowie intersection upgrade

Port Stephens Council has been awarded one-million-dollars to help deliver a much-needed major upgrade for the Ferodale Road and Peppertree Road intersection in Medowie.
Housing delivery and environmental protection prioritised by Council

Port Stephens Council has taken further steps to balance future housing needs with long-term environmental protection for Council-owned land at Homestead Street, Salamander Bay.
Investing in tomorrow's leaders through local scholarships

Applications are now open for the FY26|27 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, supporting Port Stephens’ students as they begin their tertiary education journey.
Council’s installing innovative habitat homes for Port Stephens wildlife

Port Stephens Council is installing 45 augmented tree hollows across four local reserves to fast-track new homes for native wildlife as part of an innovative natural systems project.
Council wins First Nations award for cool burns project

Port Stephens Council’s collaborative project, ‘Caring for Country with culturally informed cool burning’, has won the First Nations Partnership category at the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.