International Women’s Day scholarships now open | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council's International Women's Day scholarship program is now open, with 3 $1,000 scholarships up for grabs to help women achieve their goals.
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).
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.
Courtesy Bus app helps pub patrons in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council The web app courtesybus.com.au is designed to help patrons safely get home from pubs and clubs across Port Stephens and is ready to use for the festive season!
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.
'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.
Koala funding marks 20 years of conservation in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council As the 20 year anniversary of the Port Stephens Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management nears closer, Port Stephens Council has secured $845,000 from the NSW Government to reduce koalas being killed or injured by vehicles.