Council partners with BlockTexx® for first textile recycling day in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has partnered with BlockTexx®, an Australian clean technology company to divert unwanted household linens from landfill at a dedicated drop off day on Saturday 19 October.
Community funding up for grabs to create vibrant and liveable places | Port Stephens Council More funding is available to support a broad range of individuals and groups across Port Stephens from today as part of Council’s Round 2 2022–23 funding program.
Scholarships support local women to achieve their goals in 2022 | Port Stephens Council Local women wanting to make a difference in 2022 are being encouraged to apply for one of 3 $1000 scholarships, as part of Port Stephens Council’s International Women’s Day celebrations.
Port Stephens gets ready for Holiday Time with road safety | Port Stephens Council Following the successful 2018 launch of the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation's 'Holiday Time
Record $40,000 awarded to help Port students with studies | Port Stephens Council A record-breaking $40,000 has been awarded to 20 talented students as part of the 2021 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships - the program's biggest ever scholarship pool.
Amendments to the Housing SEPP to facilitate affordable housing in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council In Port Stephens, there’s been a decline in housing affordability and a severe lack of affordable housing. Currently, there are only 35 affordable rental houses in the area, which is less than 0.001% of all homes in the local government area (LGA).
Port Mayor reminds visitors to be COVID Safe when travelling | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer is reminding visitors, businesses and the community to stay COVID Safe over the peak holiday period.
Oyster Cove illegal dumping offender found guilty and fined $100,000 | Port Stephens Council An illegal dumping investigation that began in 2021 has culminated in a guilty verdict and a hefty fine for a local licenced asbestos removal business that dumped contaminated waste in local bushland at Oyster Cove
Birubi Headland traffic and parking changes Easter Long Weekend 2024 | Port Stephens Council While it's busier over Easter, we'll be implementing traffic control and parking changes at Birubi Headland to make it a little easier for everyone.
It’s on! Two fun, new, free activities coming to the Bay | Port Stephens Council Visitors and locals can explore Nelson Bay in a whole new way with two exciting new activities starting soon.