News

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.
Get Ready Weekend

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is inviting people to get involved in Get Ready Weekend and come along to a local event to meet their local firefighters.
Boosting small businesses this October

Small businesses will have the opportunity to boost their digital skills, workshop new ideas and connect with other businesses as part of Small Business Month celebrations from 1-31 October 2018.
Port Stephens set to host World Championships Qualifier and the launch of Trail Run Australia

The spectacular coastlines, beaches and national parks of Port Stephens are set to play host to a weekend of off road action with triathletes, mountain bikers, and trail runners set to descend upon the region on 22 and 23 September.
Walk of Art unveiled in Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay's newest public art project has been unveiled this week, bringing colour and vibrancy to Apex Park and Yacaaba Street.
Win up to $2,000 in Council's Rate Promotions

WIN $1,000 in the Port Stephens Council Direct Debit Promotion
Port Stephens Council takes first place at Statewide Risk Management awards

Port Stephens Council's innovative approach to risk management has been recognised at the prestigious Statewide Risk Management Excellence Awards.
Calling all creatives! Help shape the future of the arts in Port Stephens

Artists, writers, performers and creatives are invited to help shape the future of the arts in Port Stephens by joining Council's Strategic Arts Committee.
Last week to have a say on proposed Special Rate Variation

Port Stephens residents have an extra week to have their say on a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV), with community consultation now ending this Friday 31 August 2018.
Help us celebrate Raymond Terrace Library’s 5th birthday!

The Port Stephens community is invited to help celebrate Raymond Terrace Library's 5th birthday at a morning tea from 10am-12pm Monday 3 September 2018.