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Samaritans Emergency Relief Christmas Donations

We will be participating in the Samaritans Emergency Relief Christmas Donation program - so bring along any gifts or donations to the Council Administration Building that you'd like to see go to a person in need.
Real stories, real people feature at Port Stephens Real Film Festival

The story of how a 30-year-old man became a C4 tetraplegic in Shoal Bay, a film documenting clashes over illegal whaling and workshops for budding filmmakers will feature as part of the Real Film Festival in Port Stephens on Thursday 5 December 2019.
Record number of volunteers for Anna Bay makeover

It's the final countdown to a new-look Anna Bay with the much-anticipated 7 Day Makeover attracting more volunteer registrations than any other town in the program's history.
World’s best surfers in Port Stephens for women’s World Qualifying Series

Birubi Beach will once again be home to some of the best surfing in the world with the 2019 Port Stephens Toyota Pro pres. by Sisstrevolution WSL Qualifying Series 6000 kicking off tomorrow.
Building company fined and convicted on 8 charges

A building company operating in Raymond Terrace has been ordered to pay nearly $30,000 in fines and costs and has been criminally convicted on 8 charges.
Nominate those who make Port Stephens great

Nominations are now open for the Port Stephens Annual Awards! For the first time, environmentally-minded people will be recognised for their contribution to the community.
Food for fines - pay off your library fines with food donations

Food for 5, toiletries for 104 November to 9 December 2019Overdue? Pay your fees with food or toiletries and help a good cause!Donate non-perishable food or toiletries in lieu of payment of overdue library charges. Donations are accepted to pay off fines from Monday 4 November until Monday 9 December 2019.
Apex Park officially opens with inaugural Tomaree Arts Festival

After months of revitalisation works, the newly revamped Apex Park has officially reopened this afternoon with the inaugural Tomaree Arts Festival.
Ready, set, go! Work to begin on Robinson Reserve upgrade

The long-awaited upgrade of Robinson Reserve will kick off from 31 October after the NSW Government gave Port Stephens Council approval for works to proceed.
Demolition to begin on Nelson Bay ‘eyesore’

Nelson Bay's disused multi-storey carpark at Donald Street East is set to be demolished by Council in late October 2019.
Council helping kids Thrive with new childcare services

Port Stephens is set to benefit from expanded childcare services under the new brand Thrive Kids, which has launched Out Of School Hours care (OOSH) at Fern Bay Public School.
Planning panel gives tick of approval to $5.4m Birubi Information Centre

The $5.4 million Birubi Information Centre has reached a significant milestone, with the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel giving their tick of approval for the Development Application (DA).