PORT Stephens’ West Ward Councillors are calling on community members to work together to improve the vibrancy of the Raymond Terrace central business district (CBD). West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott said the Raymond Terrace CBD Town Improvement Project will build…
THE NSW Government is extending the waste levy waiver to Port Stephens communities grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding in early April. Residents in affected areas of Port Stephens can now dispose of flood-affected items at landfill…
SCHOOL journeys will now be safer for Port Stephens students, with the completion of a $10 million program to provide 92 additional seat belted school buses across the Hunter. Following an extension of the Rural and Regional Seatbelt Program to…
A CHARITY golf day has raised almost $25,000 for the Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group. The ladies of the Nelson Bay Golf Club arrange an event each year to raise funds and promote awareness of the local support group. Advertise…
DEPUTY Mayor Leah Anderson has announced she will run again for the role of Mayor in September’s local government elections. Cr Anderson ran a close race with incumbent Mayor Ryan Palmer in the 2021 Council elections, missing out on the…
INTERMITTENT rain showers did not dampen spirits on this year’s ANZAC commemorations in Nelson Bay. A large crowd gathered at the Nelson Bay War Memorial at Apex Park to observe proceedings beginning at 5:30am on the morning of 25 April.…
DISASTER assistance will be extended to the Port Stephens Local Government Area (LGA) following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from 1 April 2024. The assistance measures are being provided by the State and Federal Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster…
THE recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Tilligerry Community Association resulted in the formation of a new committee. During the meeting, attended by approximately 30 people, outgoing President Fran Corner was congratulated for her dedication to the Tilligerry community…
PORT STEPHENS’ ‘Smart Parking’ initiative, which started in Nelson Bay and became operational at Little Beach, Shoal Bay in mid-April, is soon to be rolled out in Fingal Bay. Under the scheme, residents and ratepayers can apply for a free…
PORT Stephens Council unanimously agreed to adopt the Shoal Bay Place Plan at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2024. The town’s Place Plan has been developed in partnership with local residents and business to guide future land use…