Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment | Port Stephens Council Notification of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and invitation for registrations of interest.
Le Mottee elected new Deputy Mayor | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has a new Deputy Mayor in Butterwick resident and West Ward Councillor Paul Le Mottee, who was elected 6 votes to 3 against fellow nominee Councillor Giacomo Arnott. Le Mottee will hold the role for a period of 12 months.
Temporary closure of Tomaree Library | Port Stephens Council Tomaree Library will be closed from Monday the 27th August until Saturday 15th September inclusive while a much needed refurbishment takes place. The new and improved library will reopen on Monday 17th September at 9:00am.
Working with social media algorithms | Port Stephens Council Social media algorithms are continually being restructured and formatted. Facebook is the latest, earlier this year the feed algorithm was updated to prioritise content from "friends, family and groups" to ensure meaningful interactions.
Dog off leash times have changed at Birubi and Boat Harbour Beaches | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens people are pet lovers, and with the longer days and warmer weather, we’re out walking our furry friends more regularly. With summer approaching, dog off leash times have changed at Birubi Beach.
New blueprint for Council’s communications and engagement | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council’s newly developed draft Communication and Engagement Strategy is on public exhibition for community feedback following this week’s Council meeting.
'Red tide' at Port Stephens beaches | Port Stephens Council A 'red tide' identified as Noctiluca scintillans is currently affecting beaches from Port Stephens to the Central Coast.The algal bloom is non-toxic however we don't recommend swimming in it as it can cause skin irritation.The bloom may be around for a few weeks and can move with the tide.
Nominate those who make Port Stephens great | Port Stephens Council It’s time for our community to nominate local champions who’ve supported or inspired others, shown leadership or excelled in their field as part of the 2022 Annual Awards.
Our future. Our Port Stephens. | Port Stephens Council Tonight marked an important milestone in the future of Port Stephens, as Council endorsed lodgement of an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a rate increase, known as a Special Rate Variation (SRV).
Nelson Bay’s smart parking now live | Port Stephens Council Parking in Nelson Bay just got quicker and easier with the new smart parking system now live.