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Community Notice

July school holidays

Published 24/06/2019

Get involved in some of the great  school holiday activities that Port Stephens has to offer.

Media Release

NSW Swifts set sights on Port Stephens

Published 20/06/2019

The NSW Swifts are setting their sights on Port Stephens this July, where they will host community clinics, coaching development sessions and an open training session.

Media Release

Festival of Surf returns to Port Stephens

Published 12/06/2019

Community Notice

NSW Dams safety reform

Published 07/06/2019

The NSW Government is inviting public submissions on the proposed Dams Safety Regulation 2019.

Media Release

Diving into vital pool maintenance for the winter months

Published 04/06/2019

After a successful summer season, Port Stephens aquatic centres will be temporarily closed in a staggered schedule for vital maintenance works over the winter months.

Media Release

Community invited to complete Council’s satisfaction survey

Published 03/06/2019

Port Stephens residents are encouraged to have their say on Council’s performance in key areas by participating in the 2019 Community Satisfaction Survey.

Community Notice

Community satisfaction survey

Published 03/06/2019

Port Stephens residents are encouraged to have their say on Council’s performance in key areas by participating in the 2019 Community Satisfaction Survey.

Media Release

Council calls for State investment in Emergency Services

Published 30/05/2019

Port Stephens Council has expressed concern with the NSW State Government’s implementation of an increased emergency services levy from July 2019.

Community Notice

Drink and drug driving reforms

Published 17/05/2019

In 2018, at least 68 people lost their lives in alcohol related crashes on NSW roads, with research showing the presence of illegal drugs in around the same number of fatal crashes.

Media Release

Council supports runway upgrades at Newcastle Airport to deliver more for locals and visitors

Published 15/05/2019

Following a Mayoral Minute from Mayor Ryan Palmer, last night Council pledged its support for runway upgrades at Newcastle Airport to enable further expansion for the region. Aligned with the Greater