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.
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.
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.
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.
Port Stephens community asked to share what makes their neighbourhood great | Port Stephens Council Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to help shape the future of their neighbourhoods through the 2024 Port Stephens Liveability Survey.
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
Inclusion, accessibility, safety and resilience are highlighted in wellbeing planning | Port Stephens Council Leading happy, healthy and connected lives is at the heart of the new Community Wellbeing Strategy currently being prepared by Port Stephens Council.
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.