Flooding and drainage FAQs | Port Stephens Council Our area can be prone to flooding. Find out what this means for you, how Council manages this land, what common flood terms mean, stormwater information and drainage information.
Building in a road reserve | Port Stephens Council Any land between the property boundary and the road is identified by Council as a road reserve. Road reserves are Council land and any works that fall within it must be approved by Council before commencement.
Outside school hours care | Port Stephens Council Outside School Hours Care (OOSH) offers quality care for children ranging in age from kindergarten through to Year 6. Our centres offer activities such as art craft, indoor and outdoor games, sport, drama, music, cooking and reading.
Sustainability and climate change | Port Stephens Council We want to protect and enhance the incredible natural beauty of Port Stephens so that it can be enjoyed by future generations to come.
Community venues | Port Stephens Council Find out where our parks, sports fields, halls, libraries, life saving clubs, cemeteries, pools and holiday parks are located and what facilities each venue has.
Sister cities | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has enjoyed a formal partnership with several sister cities since the early 1980s. These include Bellingham, Washington, Yugawara, Japan, Tateyama, Japan. Find out more information on how to get involved.
Children and family programs | Port Stephens Council Regular activities, special events and school holiday programs are run for children of all ages throughout the year.