Eco-warrior receives Citizen of the Year at Port’s Annual Awards | Port Stephens Council Plastic Free Port Stephens founder and eco-warrior Alicia Cameron has been named Port Stephens' Citizen of the Year for her work to educate the community on waste reduction and alternatives to single-use plastics. She is one of 9 community members and groups recognised at the Port Stephens Annual Awards.
Notice of intention to treat infestations of aquatic weeds - October 2021 | Port Stephens Council Notice is given that Port Stephens Council intends to treat infestations of aquatic weeds on or in drains, depressions and waterways throughout the Council area.
Council secures grant funding to support reconstruction of Fingal Bay landslip site | Port Stephens Council Following the March 2021 storms, Port Stephens Council has secured $1,861,284 to support essential public asset reconstruction at Marine Drive, Fingal Bay.
Port Stephens students to share in $40,000 in Mayoral scholarships | Port Stephens Council There’s still time for local students commencing university or TAFE study this year to apply for a share of $40,000 in grants as part of the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program.
Council takes a win at safety awards for its staff wellbeing program | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council took out the Best Health and Wellbeing Program for Large Organisations in the 2023 Hunter Safety Awards for its all-encompassing program, PSCare.
New exhibition 'Bidhiinja' opens at the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre | Port Stephens Council 'Bidhiinja: restoring our oyster reefs' invites audiences to learn about the past, present and future of oyster reefs in Australia. Enjoy interactive displays while learning about the benefits oyster reefs provide to communities and the environment.
Scavengers flock to Robinson Reserve for inaugural seaside clean up | Port Stephens Council Saturday's sunshine welcomed many locals and visitors to Robinson Reserve for the first ever Seaside Scavenge to be held in Port Stephens.
Doggy day out in Raymond Terrace as fenced off lead park opened | Port Stephens Council Man's best friend has a new place to play in Raymond Terrace with the opening of a new fenced off lead dog area in Boomerang Park.
Some community projects on hold as Council’s rate increase rejected | Port Stephens Council The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has delivered its determination, rejecting Port Stephens Council's application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV).