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Port Stephens Council launches new Community Funding Program
3 July 2025
Port Stephens Council launches new Community Funding Program

With over $450,000 available across various grants and scholarships, the 2025 to 2026 Port Stephens Community Funding Program offers vital financial support to community groups, event organisers, athletes, businesses and schools, dedicated to enhancing the Port Stephens region.

Looking for family friendly activities to do in Port Stephens? Start Here.
2 July 2025
Looking for family friendly activities to do in Port Stephens? Start Here.

Available year round, the Nelson Bay Scavenger Hunt is a self guided activity designed to encourage kids and families to get outside, explore local landmarks and discover hidden treasures across Nelson Bay.

Council launches ‘Local Voices’ competition to raise awareness of safe speeds
1 July 2025
Council launches ‘Local Voices’ competition to raise awareness of safe speeds

Council is inviting local budding content creators, safety advocates and creatives to educate the Port Stephens community on safe driving speeds.

Council Meeting overview, 24 June 2025
27 June 2025
Council Meeting overview, 24 June 2025

In this fortnight's Council Meeting overview,  Mayor Anderson is joined by Acting Director Community Futures, Brock Lamont.

Raymond Terrace on the rise: development and investment gaining momentum
25 June 2025
Raymond Terrace on the rise: development and investment gaining momentum

Raymond Terrace is experiencing a wave of development growth, with a sharp rise in applications and renewed interest from investors helping to shape a stronger future for the town.

Whale Tales returns this Winter with a new guest speaker
25 June 2025
Whale Tales returns this Winter with a new guest speaker

Discover the wonders of the annual whale migration in Port Stephens at a free headland whale watching talk this Winter.

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3 July
NAIDOC 2025 – The Next Generation: Strength Vision & Legacy

NAIDOC Week is officially celebrated from Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July 2025. Port Stephens will be celebrating between 3 July to 28 July 2025.

4 July
Scavenger Hunt Nelson Bay

Collect your Scavenger Hunt activity form from the Visitor Information Centre, and explore Nelson Bay!

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8 July
July School Holiday Program - NAIDOC Week Storytime

Join us for our NAIDOC week storytime. Celebrate the oldest living culture on earth by listening to stories, enjoying activities and crafting. Browse our beautiful collec…

10 July
July School Holiday Program - Family Retro Games Afternoon

Join us for family games, board games, Sega Games, and Switch games such as Mario Cart.*Note: A ticket must be purchased for each person attending this family event.Refre…

11 July
July School Holiday Program - Super Slime

Come along to our super slime school holiday session. Make your own slime, add in some fun sensory mix-ins and take your slime home to continue the fun.

13 July
Pointy End Pictures Community Movies

We’ve partnered with Pointy End Pictures to bring the big screen to Soldiers Point Memorial Hall for a special free movie afternoon on Sunday 13 July.

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We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together.

Guudji-yiigu, Yii Worimi-guba barray. Welcome to Port Stephens Council.