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Yulong Oval upgrades highlighted during Minister's facility tour

Minister Kate Washington joined Mayor Leah Anderson and Councillors Chris Doohan, Jason Wells and Nathan Errington for a tour of the new state-of-the-art amenities building at Yulong Oval, Medowie yesterday.
Road Closures - 'McGrath' New Years Eve Fireworks

On Tuesday 31 December, Nelson Bay Foreshore will once again be home to the McGrath New Years Eve Fireworks.
Summer safety over the Christmas and New Year holiday period

With hundreds of visitors flocking to Port Stephens for the summer holidays, here's some tips and reminders to make sure you put your safety first.
Port Stephens to welcome 2025 with McGrath fireworks finale

Port Stephens is gearing up for its iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display at Nelson Bay, sponsored by McGrath Port Stephens.
Watch the Council Meeting overview, 10 December 2024

In this fortnight's Council Meeting overview,  Mayor Anderson is joined by Councillor Mark Watson to discuss they Notion of Motions put forth.
Watch the Council Meeting overview, 11 February 2025

In this fortnight's Council Meeting overview,  Mayor Anderson is joined by Councillor Nathan Errington to discuss the Notion of Motions put forth.
Beach access at Birubi Headland during December and January

During the December to January school holidays, traffic control and parking changes will be implemented to make access to Birubi Headland a little easier for everyone.
Fingal Bay boat ramp closure over Summer

The Fingal Bay boat ramp will be closed from Friday 20 December 2024 until Monday 3 February 2025.
Council services for the holiday period

Your guide to Council services over the Christmas holiday period. We wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
Council’s Coastal Management Program gets the green light

The Port Stephens Council Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by the State Minister for the Environment, providing a framework for protecting Port Stephens coastal assets now and into the future.
Port Stephens opens new round of Mayoral Academic Scholarships for 2025

The Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships are offering a total of $34,000 to help local students pursue TAFE or university studies in 2025.
Port Stephens Council celebrates International Day of People with Disability

Port Stephens Council joins the global community in celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Tuesday 3 December 2024.