Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Shines at NSW Tourism Awards | Port Stephens Council Celebrating at last night’s NSW Tourism Awards the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary won Silver in the prestigious “Tourism Attraction” category.
Shoal Bay to host inaugural food and wine festival | Port Stephens Council Bringing together top chefs, wine makers and distillers from Port Stephens and the Hunter Region, the festival offers an opportunity for the community to come together to enjoy on-stage discussions and live music while savouring the best of local cuisine.
Port Stephens to welcome 2025 with McGrath fireworks finale | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens is gearing up for its iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display at Nelson Bay, sponsored by McGrath Port Stephens.
Skate park to grow at Robinson Reserve | Port Stephens Council Additional upgrades are on the way for the skaters, scooters and bike riders of Anna Bay, with construction kicking off on stage 2 of the popular Robinson Reserve Skate Park.
Doohan returns as Deputy Mayor | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has a new Deputy Mayor in Medowie resident and Central Ward Councillor Chris Doohan, who was elected 6 votes to 4 against fellow nominee and Central Ward Councillor Cr Sarah Smith.
Drink and drug driving reforms | Port Stephens Council 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.
Poets wanted for Stand Up For Poetry | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland Libraries are joining forces again in 2021 to present an exciting regional poetry program for emerging and more experienced poets.
6 days until Medowie’s 7 Day Makeover | Port Stephens Council The final countdown is on to Medowie's 7 Day Makeover, which starts this Saturday with a 2-day planning workshop at Medowie Community Centre before works kick off on Monday 10 May.
Council grants connecting community to culture | Port Stephens Council Four local community groups will share in over $13,000 under Port Stephens Council’s Aboriginal Projects Grants to empower the Aboriginal community.
Port Stephens Council to change animal refuge provider | Port Stephens Council Following a competitive tender process, the Council has selected a new provider for animal refuge services. Details of the new contract will be released within the next month.