Council takes the cake at Local Government Excellence Awards | Port Stephens Council After being shortlisted in 4 categories at the 2023 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, Port Stephens Council has taken out a win and was highly commended at last night's awards ceremony.
Port Stephens Seed Library helping local pollinators flourish | Port Stephens Council Help local pollinators flourish this spring with the Port Stephens Seed Library. So far we've loaned over 1,400 seed packets to Port Stephens locals!
Nelson Bay dive site set for safety and access improvements | Port Stephens Council Works to improve access and safety at the popular Pipeline Dive Site in Nelson Bay are set to begin next week, following a significant landslip that occurred during the March 2021 natural disaster.
Council funds community led projects to create vibrant places | Port Stephens Council At its ordinary meeting on 28 November, Council awarded a total of $32,492 to 9 organisations in the first round of 2023 Community Support Funding to support projects, activities and events that address community needs.
Flooding continues to isolate properties across Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council Following a week of heavy rain and rising rivers, residents of Hinton, Woodville and Osterley remain isolated while many others continue to be inundated with floodwaters.
Three inspiring locals recognised on International Women’s Day | Port Stephens Council Beth Innes, Shannon Whyte and Renee Goreham-Selby have each received a $1000 scholarship from Port Stephens Council to mark International Women’s Day.
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.