News

Lifeguards ready for another busy season on Port Stephens beaches

Summer is nearly here and the Australian Lifeguard Service, Port Stephens Council and local Surf Life Saving Clubs are preparing for another busy beach season.
$1.6m for sports and recreation upgrades across Port Stephens

Sporting and recreation facilities across Port Stephens will receive a welcome $1.6 million boost from the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund.
NBN roll out for Port Stephens - Medowie and Lemon Tree Passage

The NBN Network is rolling out in Port Stephens, starting in Medowie and Lemon Tree Passage.
Council brings the STEAM Shack to town

Port Stephens Council will bring a host of new activities to Anna Bay's Robinson Reserve this spring and summer until new facilities are constructed. The first event will see Council support Youth Express to connect with local kids interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) through the STEAM Shack these school holidays
October school holiday activities 2018

Here in Port Stephens there are a great range of activities for children of all ages during the school holidays Monday 1 October until Sunday 14 October 2018.
Council supports the future of Nelson Bay

Port Stephens Council has adopted a new town centre and foreshore implementation plan, after an amendment was moved by Cr Nell at last night's Council meeting.
Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station Closure on public holiday

Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station will close at 2pm Sunday 30 September and reopen 7am Tuesday 2 October due to the public holiday on Monday 1 October.
Port Stephens Council elects new Deputy Mayor

Port Stephens Council has tonight elected a new Deputy Mayor in Councillor Sarah Smith.
Market Street, Fingal Bay works

Port Stephens Council are undertaking important pedestrian improvement works along Market Street, Fingal Bay.
Celebrating 20 years of the Tomaree Multipurpose Centre

Port Stephens Council is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Tomaree Multipurpose Centre, and along with it, the special community partnership that has given school children and the community access to quality facilities for two decades.
Port’s pools safest in the state, again!

Lakeside Leisure Centre has been rated Belgravia Leisure's highest performing aquatic facility in NSW in the 2017-2018 Royal Life Safety Assessment Audit for the second consecutive year.
Council receives $160,000 to fight war on weeds

Port Stephens Council will receive more than $160,000 to fight its war on weeds, thanks to grants from the NSW Government's Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.