Port Stephens Council

10 March 2025

Medowie Social to be converted into registered club

Port Stephens Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the purchase or lease of Medowie's social hub.

9 March 2025

Port Stephens awards four scholarships for International Women's Day

Melanie Peers, Janine Hanna, Fiona Brown and Nina Parett have been announced as the 2025 International Women's Day scholarship recipients.

25 February 2025

International cruise visitors to explore Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary

More than 180 cruise ship passengers and their guides from Europe are set to explore the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on 26 February.

21 February 2025

New map to support the community to reuse, recycle and reduce waste. Council encourages residents to support circular businesses

The ReUse Hunter Community Map aims to connect the community with circular businesses who provide a service to repair, hire, donate, refurbish, or buy second hand within their own council area.

19 February 2025

Shoal Bay gears up for 2025 food and wine festival

Following the postponement in November due to extreme weather, the Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival is back on the menu for Saturday 1 March 2025.

7 February 2025

Education campaign launched to keep kids safe in school zones

School is back for 2025 and Council rangers in Port Stephens are visiting schools during February to help improve safety for students.

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12 March

OzHarvest NEST

Nutrition Education and Skills Training (NEST) is a fun 6 week cooking and nutrition program designed to help you make lasting changes for better health!

Recurring event

13 March

Seniors Festival - Recycled Book Art

Join us for a crafternoon where we will create artwork from a recycled book.

14 March

Seniors Festival - Cavalcade: The Allure of Lace

Marvel at the variety of ways lace has been used to enhance both clothing and other treasured items. Hear the stories of how some laces were made.

15 March

Clothing Swap - Raymond Terrace Library

Celebrate individual fashion style and reduce landfill through the clothes swap meet up.

15 March

Seniors Festival - Cavalcade: Living in the 70's

Enjoy a walk down memory lane and ask yourself 'What were we thinking!' See original items from Cavalcade's vast collection of fashion.

20 March

Harmony Week Foreign Film Festival - The Motorcycle Diaries (Spanish)

Join us for a showing of The Motorcycle Diaries (Spanish).Based on a true life story, The Motorcycle Diaries is an inspiring and thrilling adventure that traces the youth…

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