Council partners with BlockTexx® for first textile recycling day in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has partnered with BlockTexx®, an Australian clean technology company to divert unwanted household linens from landfill at a dedicated drop off day on Saturday 19 October.
Community invited to have a say on key planning documents | Port Stephens Council The Port Stephens community is being invited to have a say on the annual review of a number of key planning documents which will guide Council's priorities over the coming financial year.
New dashboard to help manage disaster risk in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council A new online disaster dashboard will provide real-time information to help the Port Stephens community be aware of, prepare for and respond to local emergencies.
Amendments to the Housing SEPP to facilitate affordable housing in Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council In Port Stephens, there’s been a decline in housing affordability and a severe lack of affordable housing. Currently, there are only 35 affordable rental houses in the area, which is less than 0.001% of all homes in the local government area (LGA).
Community funding up for grabs to create vibrant and liveable places | Port Stephens Council More funding is available to support a broad range of individuals and groups across Port Stephens from today as part of Council’s Round 2 2022–23 funding program.
Scholarships support local women to achieve their goals in 2022 | Port Stephens Council Local women wanting to make a difference in 2022 are being encouraged to apply for one of 3 $1000 scholarships, as part of Port Stephens Council’s International Women’s Day celebrations.
Record $40,000 awarded to help Port students with studies | Port Stephens Council A record-breaking $40,000 has been awarded to 20 talented students as part of the 2021 Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships - the program's biggest ever scholarship pool.
Port Mayor reminds visitors to be COVID Safe when travelling | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer is reminding visitors, businesses and the community to stay COVID Safe over the peak holiday period.
Oyster Cove illegal dumping offender found guilty and fined $100,000 | Port Stephens Council An illegal dumping investigation that began in 2021 has culminated in a guilty verdict and a hefty fine for a local licenced asbestos removal business that dumped contaminated waste in local bushland at Oyster Cove
Inclusion, accessibility, safety and resilience are highlighted in wellbeing planning | Port Stephens Council Leading happy, healthy and connected lives is at the heart of the new Community Wellbeing Strategy currently being prepared by Port Stephens Council.