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Community Notice

Calling all creatives! New public art opportunities

Published 26/06/2020

We are seeking expressions of interest from artists who live, work or connect with the Port Stephens community to develop unique artwork that brings colour, life and fun to our streets and neighbourho
Media Release

Natural beauty the star attraction in new Port Stephens tourism campaign

Published 24/06/2020

A new tourism campaign that celebrates the incredible natural beauty of Port Stephens has today been launched by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW and Destinat
Community Notice

Council approves new TAFE campus in Salamander Bay

Published 24/06/2020

Last night Port Stephens Council voted in favour of development application for the proposed new Connected Learning Centre (CLC) TAFE campus at 1 Central Avenue Salamander Bay.
Community Notice

PS2020 update — live Q&A with Port Stephens Council

Published 11/06/2020

To keep the community up to date on the impact COVID-19 has had on Council operations, Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer and Council staff will host a live Q&A via Facebook on 6pm Wednesday 17 June
Media Release

Funding boost for Karuah provides new sporting amenities and RFS station

Published 03/06/2020

Lionel Morten Oval has officially revealed its new all-inclusive sporting oval and facilities today — thanks to grants from the Australian Government’s Move It AUS program, Australian Cric
Community Notice

$5 million Williamtown Special Activation Precinct announced securing jobs and growth

Published 29/05/2020

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro announced a $5 million Williamtown Special Activation Precinct yesterday, which will create 15,000 jobs and unprecedented economic growth for Port Stephens.
Community Notice

COVID-19 update from Mayor Ryan Palmer

Published 27/05/2020

While we haven’t travelled anywhere, the past few months have undoubtedly been a journey. COVID-19 has, without question, been one of the most uncertain and unusual challenges we’ve faced
Media Release

One Mile reopens as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Published 27/05/2020

With the latest easing of NSW Government COVID-19 restrictions, One Mile Beach will reinstate flagged lifeguard operations from Monday 1 June 2020 and throughout the winter period until Friday 25 Sept
Community Notice

Call for EOIs for Hunter JO Regional Code of Conduct Panel

Published 21/05/2020

The Hunter Joint Organisation and its ten member councils — including Port Stephens Council — are refreshing their Regional Code of Conduct Panel and are inviting Expressions of Interest.
Media Release

$3.25m for Port’s notorious black spots

Published 19/05/2020

Five notorious Port Stephens black spots will receive a total $3.25 million in federal funding for safety upgrades following a Federal Government announcement.

News

Calling all creatives! New public art opportunities

Natural beauty the star attraction in new Port Stephens tourism campaign

Council approves new TAFE campus in Salamander Bay

PS2020 update — live Q&A with Port Stephens Council

Funding boost for Karuah provides new sporting amenities and RFS station

$5 million Williamtown Special Activation Precinct announced securing jobs and growth

COVID-19 update from Mayor Ryan Palmer

One Mile reopens as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Call for EOIs for Hunter JO Regional Code of Conduct Panel

$3.25m for Port’s notorious black spots