Australia Day celebrations held across Port Stephens Photo Gallery Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington with Port Stephens Councillors Jason Wells and Giacomo Arnott at the Raymond Terrace Australia Day event. Photo: Stelbel Photography. AUSTRALIA sweltered through an uncommonly hot Australia Day on 26 January, but not even extreme heat could dampen the enthusiasm of Port Stephens residents in celebrating their nation’s annual day. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Port Stephens Councillor Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, “It was a hot but well attended day at Australia Day events across Port Stephens, with Raymond Terrace playing host to our official proceedings including a citizenship ceremony and the announcement of the annual award winners. “Nelson Bay also had a citizenship ceremony and a read-out of the winners of the awards. “To see thousands of people out in our community, recognising our new citizens and thanking our annual awards winners for their incredible work is always good to see and shows that we are a strong, united community,” he said. At Fly Point in Nelson Bay, the annual Australia Day celebrations attracted a large crowd from across the community. The day’s events included live music, displays of shearing, spinning and weaving, magic and a classic car show. Elsewhere across Port Stephens, revellers retreated under sun shelters to escape the hot sand on our 28 beautiful beaches, enjoying the last weekend of the school holidays. Others enjoyed backyard BBQs and time around the pool. By Marian SAMPSON Port Stephens’ newest citizens with Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer on Australia Day. The Australian Army Band played a selection of Australian songs. Photo: Australia Day in Nelson Bay. The Australia Day activities at Fly Point were well attended. Photo: Austr The official raising of the Australian flag at Fly Point by the 1st Anna Bay Scouts. Photo: Australia Day in Nelson Bay. Emcee Todd Sergeant from 2NUR FM and JD the Magician having a ball at Fly Point. Photo: Australia Day in Nelson Bay.
