Port Stephens Animal Refuge A place to keep up-to-date with lost and found pets that have been collected by our Local Rangers team, including animals available to adopt.
Temporary closure of Tomaree Library | Port Stephens Council Tomaree Library will be closed from Monday the 27th August until Saturday 15th September inclusive while a much needed refurbishment takes place. The new and improved library will reopen on Monday 17th September at 9:00am.
Working with social media algorithms | Port Stephens Council Social media algorithms are continually being restructured and formatted. Facebook is the latest, earlier this year the feed algorithm was updated to prioritise content from "friends, family and groups" to ensure meaningful interactions.
Celebrating Australia Day in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council A jam packed program of family-friendly free events is planned across 4 locations in Port Stephens to celebrate Australia Day on Friday 26 January 2024.
Dogs to have their day at Boat Harbour | Port Stephens Council Boat Harbour Beach is set to become the go to destination for some of our favourite furry friends with dogs allowed on and off-lead during the colder months of the year, and on-lead during the warmer months.
'Red tide' at Port Stephens beaches | Port Stephens Council A 'red tide' identified as Noctiluca scintillans is currently affecting beaches from Port Stephens to the Central Coast.The algal bloom is non-toxic however we don't recommend swimming in it as it can cause skin irritation.The bloom may be around for a few weeks and can move with the tide.
July School Holiday Program - Super Slime | Port Stephens Council Come along to our super slime school holiday session. Make your own slime, add in some fun sensory mix-ins and take your slime home to continue the fun.
Kids Crew - Mother's Day Bath Bombs | Port Stephens Council Enjoy an afternoon making beautifully scented bath bombs for Mum. She will love her special gift for Mother's Day.
Our future. Our Port Stephens. | Port Stephens Council Tonight marked an important milestone in the future of Port Stephens, as Council endorsed lodgement of an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a rate increase, known as a Special Rate Variation (SRV).