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Port Stephens welcomes new and familiar councillors following Local Government Elections

The NSW Electoral Commission declared all positions on Port Stephens Council this week, with 5 new councillors and 4 returning councillors beginning their 4 year term.
Changes to waste services over Christmas

There will be some changes to waste services over the Christmas period – see if your property is impacted.
Birubi Headland traffic and parking changes October Long Weekend 2024

Over the upcoming long weekend, traffic control and parking changes will be implemented on certain dates to make access to Birubi Headland a little easier for everyone.
Amendments to the Housing SEPP to facilitate affordable housing in Port Stephens

In Port Stephens, there’s been a decline in housing affordability and a severe lack of affordable housing. Currently, there are only 35 affordable rental houses in the area, which is less than 0.001% of all homes in the local government area (LGA).
Leah Anderson officially declared as Mayor of Port Stephens

Leah Anderson has secured 59.87% of the Mayoral vote, making her the first popularly elected female Mayor to represent Port Stephens.
Find out what's on these school holidays in Port Stephens

Check out our spring school holiday program, brimming with fun for children and teens of all ages!
New Port Stephens animal refuge opens

Port Stephens Council is pleased to announce the opening of its new animal refuge on Tuesday 1 October, located in Millers Forest.
Stay informed and get involved in Port Stephens

With the recent Local Government Elections having taken place, there’s no better time to stay informed with what’s happening across Port Stephens.
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.
Special garbage and recycling services for holiday rentals

If your holiday rental property is leased out in Port Stephens, you can take advantage of additional garbage and recycling bin services during the summer holidays.
Vibrant Port Stephens: Funding Available for Community Projects

Port Stephens residents and community groups can now apply for funding through Council’s Community Funding Program.
September is Save the Koala Month

September is Save the Koala Month, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the critical challenges facing koalas and their habitats.