News

Twilight markets headline Port’s Youth Week celebrations

Twilight markets, a skate competition and a youth get-together will be highlights of this year's Youth Week celebrations across Port Stephens.
Weed spraying at Anna Bay Cemetery

Anna Bay cemetery will be temporarily closed on Monday 8 April 2019.
$100,000 grant to help rehabilitate Mambo Wetlands

One of Port Stephens' most significant environmental assets - the Mambo Wetlands - is set to benefit from a $100,000 grant to rehabilitate and protect the area for future generations.
Events and people friendly spaces key to driving growth

Creating vibrant people friendly spaces and attracting more events are two recommendations of a new strategy aimed at driving economic growth in Port Stephens.
Permits and Post Fire Season 2019

Due to the recent rain falls received across the Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens and Dungog Local Government Areas (LGAs), the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is lifting the suspension on Permits until the end of the Bushfire Danger Period (BFDP).
Salt Ash pumped for new BMX track

Salt Ash is now home to the first BMX pump track in Port Stephens, with Mayor Ryan Palmer officially opening the track this afternoon well ahead of schedule.
Seaside Scavenge collection points

Seaside scavenge needs your donation to get people picking up litter!
Seaside Scavenge is looking for volunteers

Seaside Scavenge is looking for 10+ volunteers to participate in this weekends Port Stephens Seaside Scavenge at Robinson Reserve, Anna Bay on Saturday 16 March 2019.
PSC goes green with solar panels

Port Stephens Council has gone green with the installation of more than 350 solar panels on the roof of its Administration Building in Raymond Terrace.
International Women’s Day scholarships awarded to three outstanding Port women

A magazine publisher, a sporting star and a teen who is passionate about helping kids to eat healthily are the recipients of this year's International Women's Day Scholarships from Port Stephens Council.
Costa Georgiadis to star at Port’s free, family-friendly field day

Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis is heading to Port Stephens to spread the word about invasive woody weeds at a free, family-friendly field day on Sunday 24 March 2019.
Council now targeting African Olive

Learn about African Olive, an invasive weed that is taking over properties across the Hunter and harbouring pests like foxes, rabbits and myna birds. Find out how you can help stop the spread of this nasty weed.