Updated Environmental Planning and Assessment Act | Port Stephens Council The NSW Planning & Environment department advise that the updated Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 takes effect from today, 1 March 2018.
Tomaree Sports Complex gets set for gender-inclusive upgrade | Port Stephens Council $5 million will be invested into the Tomaree Sports Complex to expand the Don Waring Oval into a multi-code playing surface equipped with floodlights and create a safe and accessible 'sports walk' pathway.
Bay coasts $5 million closer to the future | Port Stephens Council Nelson Bay is one step closer to more car parking and a revamped Stockton Street after Port Stephens Council last week voted to borrow $5 million to fast-track the Nelson Bay Public Domain Plan thanks to revenue from smart parking.
Festival of Surf kicks off in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens will welcome over 200 stand-up paddle boarders and long boarders to the famous waves of One Mile Beach this week for the inaugural Port Stephens Surf Festival.
Local experts needed to guide Port Stephens funded future | Port Stephens Council Council are encouraging those that that live, work and visit Port Stephens to get involved and have their say on our funded future.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week in Port Stephens, For Our Elders | Port Stephens Council Family fun days will be at the heart of NAIDOC Week Celebrations this year, paying homage to Indigenous Elders and the role they play in our communities.
Easy access: Council moves public notices online | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council will move all public notices online from next week, including development applications, in response to recent NSW Government legislation changes as a result of COVID-19.
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary wins at NSW Tourism Awards | Port Stephens Council The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary wins gold in the prestigious 'Tourism Attraction' category, with the Awards ceremony held last night at White Bay Cruise Terminal in Sydney.
Grant funding key to revitalising Raymond Terrace | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has committed to tapping into a range of grant funding programs to progress Raymond Terrace town centre improvements as part of the Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae Strategy.
Council meeting moves online due to COVID-19 | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council will hold its Ordinary Council meeting via video conference for the first time in an effort to protect the Mayor, Councillors, staff and the community from COVID-19 (coronavirus).