Story Tellers Festival to weave tales in Raymond Terrace | Port Stephens Council Writers, poets, artists, filmmakers and photographers will share their skills and showcase their work as part of the new Story Tellers Festival in Raymond Terrace from 24-28 October 2018.
Diving into vital pool maintenance for the winter months | Port Stephens Council After a successful summer season, Port Stephens aquatic centres will be temporarily closed in a staggered schedule for vital maintenance works over the winter months.
Help us celebrate Raymond Terrace Library’s 5th birthday! | Port Stephens Council The Port Stephens community is invited to help celebrate Raymond Terrace Library's 5th birthday at a morning tea from 10am-12pm Monday 3 September 2018.
Lions donate $12,000 to revitalise Bob Cairns Reserve | Port Stephens Council The Lions Club of Soldiers Point have generously donated $12,000 towards the revitalisation of Bob Cairns Reserve, which will be used to fund much needed upgrades to the park and its amenities.
Green waste drop off days return with COVID Safe measures | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council will recommence free green waste drop off days from 3 October 2021 for essential use.
Funds now available to support community and create vibrant places | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council’s 2022–23 Community Funding Program has once again launched 11 funding streams for community led initiatives, events and activities.
Council approves $30,000 grants to restart Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council Family connections programs, equipment for volunteers and youth art workshops are a few of the projects that will receive funding in the latest round of the Community Support Fund grants.
Emergency Evacuation Centre now closed | Port Stephens Council Update 7:125pmCouncil advises that both evaucation centres have been closed as conditions have eased. The Rural Fire Service has advised that conditions have started to ease and the fire has been downgraded to a WATCH and ACT on Richardson Road, Campvale. Due to the hard work of firefighters and easing conditions, all roads in the area are now open.
Homelessness Week to advocate for everyone’s right to a safe place to call home | Port Stephens Council It’s estimated that there’s at least 35,000 people experiencing homelessness in NSW and close to 2,000 people on the waitlist for social housing in Newcastle and Port Stephens alone.
Tim Crosdale Council's new Group Manager Development Services | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has announced the appointment of Tim Crosdale as the new Group Manager Development Services, following an extensive Australia-wide search and an intensive interview process.