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Your Port - August 2025
Your Port - August 2025

Read the latest edition of Your Port – Port Stephen's monthly newsletter featuring all the latest news, updates on major projects and what's on in our community.
Scholarships now open to support the next generation!
Scholarships now open to support the next generation!

Applications for the Port Stephens Council 2026 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program are now open, offering financial support and industry connections to local students as they begin their next chapter.
New round of funding available to energise local spaces and support community projects
New round of funding available to energise local spaces and support community projects

Port Stephens Council is calling local community groups, organisations and creatives to apply for the latest round of funding now open to support a wide range of projects.
Opportunity to express interest in using the old Henderson Park amenities building
Opportunity to express interest in using the old Henderson Park amenities building

Port Stephens Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from community groups for the use of the former Henderson Park amenities building in Lemon Tree Passage.
Shining a light on local action during Homelessness Week
Shining a light on local action during Homelessness Week

This Homelessness Week (4 to 10 August), Port Stephens Council is encouraging the community to reflect on the challenges faced by people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Whale watching season now in full swing in Port Stephens
Whale watching season now in full swing in Port Stephens

Each year, Port Stephens becomes one of the best places in Australia to witness the incredible migration of humpback whales along the east coast. Between May and November, an estimated 40,000 whales pass by our coastline, offering visitors and residents alike the opportunity to see these majestic creatures in their natural environment.
Have your say on the draft Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
Have your say on the draft Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan

It’s time for residents to have their say on the draft Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan that aims to improve the liveability and deliver economic growth of the town centre.
Council Meeting Overview, 22 July 2025
Council Meeting Overview, 22 July 2025

In this fortnight’s Council Meeting overview, Mayor Anderson is joined by Acting Director Community Futures, Brock Lamont, to share the highlights from the meeting.
Have your say on proposed road reserve closure and sales to fund better roads
Have your say on proposed road reserve closure and sales to fund better roads

Port Stephens Council is inviting the community to share their views on the proposed closure and sale of 11 surplus road reserves to help fund critical road repairs and upgrades.
Petition launched urging State support to fix key Port Stephens roads
Petition launched urging State support to fix key Port Stephens roads

Port Stephens Council has launched a community petition urging the NSW Government to urgently fund critical repairs to Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road.
Shoal Bay tree replenishment underway to revive vandalised foreshore
Shoal Bay tree replenishment underway to revive vandalised foreshore

In a proactive step to restore the local environment, Port Stephens Council has taken the initiative to replenish trees vandalised along the Shoal Bay foreshore.
Respect is everyone’s role. Port Stephens Mayor calls for better behaviour online
Respect is everyone’s role. Port Stephens Mayor calls for better behaviour online

Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson has issued a call for unity and action, urging the community to stand together against poor behaviour on social media and help restore respectful and constructive online conversations.