Port Stephens Council

20 December 2024

Yulong Oval upgrades highlighted during Minister's facility tour

Minister Kate Washington joined Mayor Leah Anderson and Councillors Chris Doohan, Jason Wells and Nathan Errington for a tour of the new state-of-the-art amenities building at Yulong Oval, Medowie yesterday.

20 December 2024

Road Closures - 'McGrath' New Years Eve Fireworks

On Tuesday 31 December, Nelson Bay Foreshore will once again be home to the McGrath New Years Eve Fireworks.

18 December 2024

Summer safety over the Christmas and New Year holiday period

With hundreds of visitors flocking to Port Stephens for the summer holidays, here's some tips and reminders to make sure you put your safety first.

12 December 2024

Port Stephens to welcome 2025 with McGrath fireworks finale

Port Stephens is gearing up for its iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display at Nelson Bay, sponsored by McGrath Port Stephens.

11 December 2024

Watch the Council Meeting overview, 10 December 2024

In this fortnight's Council Meeting overview, Mayor Anderson is joined by Councillor Mark Watson to discuss they Notion of Motions put forth.

9 December 2024

Beach access at Birubi Headland during December and January

During the December to January school holidays, traffic control and parking changes will be implemented to make access to Birubi Headland a little easier for everyone.

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1 December

It's On! This Season 2024

Join us to celebrate the festive season this December, with events across the Port Stephens area!

31 December

It's on! McGrath Port Stephens New Year's Eve 2024

Bring in the new year with a dazzling fireworks display at McGrath Port Stephens New Year's Eve 2024!

8 January

Summer School Holiday Program - Family Retro Grames Afternoon - Raymond Terrace

Join us for an afternoon of fun family games, retro gaming and refreshments.

8 January

Summer School Holiday Program - Family Retro Grames Afternoon - Tomaree Library