Permits and Post Fire Season 2019 | Port Stephens Council Due to the recent rain falls received across the Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens and Dungog Local Government Areas (LGAs), the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is lifting the suspension on Permits until the end of the Bushfire Danger Period (BFDP).
Watch the Council Meeting overview, 12 November 2024 | Port Stephens Council In this fortnight's Council Meeting overview, Council's Community Futures Director Steve Peart joins Mayor Anderson to share the highlights.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment | Port Stephens Council Notification of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and invitation for registrations of interest.
Le Mottee elected new Deputy Mayor | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has a new Deputy Mayor in Butterwick resident and West Ward Councillor Paul Le Mottee, who was elected 6 votes to 3 against fellow nominee Councillor Giacomo Arnott. Le Mottee will hold the role for a period of 12 months.
New blueprint for Council’s communications and engagement | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council’s newly developed draft Communication and Engagement Strategy is on public exhibition for community feedback following this week’s Council meeting.
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.
'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.
New $2.6 Million Sports Amenities Building Opens at Yulong Oval | Port Stephens Council Local sporting clubs and the wider Medowie community are celebrating the official opening of a new state-of-the-art amenities building at Yulong Oval.