International Women’s Day scholarships now open | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council's International Women's Day scholarship program is now open, with 3 $1,000 scholarships up for grabs to help women achieve their goals.
Permits and Post Fire Season 2019 | Port Stephens Council Due to the recent rain falls received across the Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens and Dungog Local Government Areas (LGAs), the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is lifting the suspension on Permits until the end of the Bushfire Danger Period (BFDP).
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment | Port Stephens Council Notification of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and invitation for registrations of interest.
Le Mottee elected new Deputy Mayor | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has a new Deputy Mayor in Butterwick resident and West Ward Councillor Paul Le Mottee, who was elected 6 votes to 3 against fellow nominee Councillor Giacomo Arnott. Le Mottee will hold the role for a period of 12 months.
Council calls on Premier to fund key roads in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council Acting on a Notice of Motion from Cr Jaimie Abbott, Port Stephens Council tonight called on the NSW Government to provide funding and support for the construction of two major roads in Port Stephens.
Working with social media algorithms | Port Stephens Council Social media algorithms are continually being restructured and formatted. Facebook is the latest, earlier this year the feed algorithm was updated to prioritise content from "friends, family and groups" to ensure meaningful interactions.
Celebrating Australia Day in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council A jam packed program of family-friendly free events is planned across 4 locations in Port Stephens to celebrate Australia Day on Friday 26 January 2024.
$3.25m for Port’s notorious black spots | Port Stephens Council Five notorious Port Stephens black spots will receive a total $3.25 million in federal funding for safety upgrades following a Federal Government announcement.
'Red tide' at Port Stephens beaches | Port Stephens Council A 'red tide' identified as Noctiluca scintillans is currently affecting beaches from Port Stephens to the Central Coast.The algal bloom is non-toxic however we don't recommend swimming in it as it can cause skin irritation.The bloom may be around for a few weeks and can move with the tide.