Construction of the $6.5 million Medowie Sport and Community Facility is now officially underway, with Mayor Ryan Palmer turning the sod this morning. Mayor Palmer says this is an exciting day for Medowie. “This is a long-awaited project for the community of Medowie and I’m excited for construction to get underway. When it’s complete, Medowie [...]
Calling all women in Port Stephens age 16 and over! Port Stephens Council's International Women's Day scholarship program is now open, with three $1,000 scholarships up for grabs to help local women achieve their goals. The scholarship program is designed to support local women and the valuable contribution they make to our community across a [...]
The Berejiklian Government has gifted Port Stephens Koalas a special grant of $105,000 to contribute to its ongoing running costs and ensure its important work can continue, while plans for a new Koala Hospital progress. Port Stephens Duty MLC, Catherine Cusack said the funding from Hunter Water will be allocated over three years and will [...]
Last Tuesday 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). The application comes on the back of Council’s recent public exhibition of its Integrated Planning and Reporting [...]
Australian Regional Tour | 4th April 2019 | Civic Theatre Newcastle | Not to be missed - tickets on sale! It’s time to dust off the platforms and squeeze back into those leotards as ABBA fans are set to experience five weeks of dancing and singing when the world’s premier ABBA tribute The ABBA Show [...]
Duty MLC, Catherine Cusack said Port Stephens will soon have more police on the ground patrolling the local community thanks to the Berejiklian Government’s investment in 100 high visibility specialist officers. Liberal Candidate for Port Stephens, Jaimie Abbott welcomed the announcement and said a more visible police presence would help deter would-be crooks. “I’m thrilled [...]
In a significant win for Port Stephens, a re-elected NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will commit a further $205 million for the Nelson Bay Road duplication project from Williamtown to Bobs Farm. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the major upgrade was essential for a road used by more than 25,000 motorists a day, a figure that [...]
The community of Lemon Tree Passage is set to benefit from a brand new $1.5 million Police Station, Minister for Police Troy Grant said. Mr Grant was joined by the Liberal candidate for Port Stephens Jaimie Abbott to make the announcement this morning. Mr Grant said the Liberals & Nationals Government is absolutely committed to [...]
Port Stephens will be shining bright with community pride on Saturday 26 January when locals turn out to celebrate Australia Day with a packed program of free, family-friendly activities. Festivities will be held at four locations across Port Stephens —Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah — with food, fireworks, markets, live music [...]
Prominent local community member and businesswoman Kathryn Rimmer has been announced as Port Stephens’ Australia Day Ambassador for 2019. Kathryn Rimmer is a business coach and mother of two, as well as president of the Nelson Bay Rotary Club, member of Tomaree Business Chamber and Port Stephens Women in Business. Most recently, she was announced [...]
MURRAY’S BREWERY HOSTS PORT STEPHENS’ FIRST ‘VODKA & VIBES IN THE VINES’ FESTIVAL THIS MONTH Featuring: FREE concerts NEW craft vodka releases Vodka masterclasses Vodka cocktails . . . and more Weekend of 19 and 20 January 2019 Murray’s Brewery loves vodka so much that the craft brewer has created its own festival to honour it! [...]
NEW fruit beers NEW craft vodkas FREE summer concerts NEW Vodka in the Vines event Murray’s Brewery is proud to announce its ‘Go Troppo’ Summer Festival. Highlights include the progressive release of 5 fruit beers, the launch of new craft spirits at its ‘Vodka in the Vines’ weekend, a fresh summer smokehouse/BBQ menu, and free [...]
Little Beach is now more accessible for everyone with Port Stephens Council completing two major upgrades to the popular beachfront area in time for Christmas. Ability Links funded works to improve access to the park, including improved signage for accessible parking, wheelchair-friendly picnic seating, creating new pathway links and widening existing pathways for wheelchair access. [...]
Port Stephens students have an opportunity to receive $2,000 to help pay for their studies with the Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships opening today. Thirteen businesses have generously contributed $32,000 collectively to the scholarship pool. Valued at $2,000 each, the scholarships provide financial support to residents from the Port Stephens local government area who are [...]
An independent report released today has confirmed that Port Stephens Council’s proposal to invest $43 million in rejuvenating town centres will deliver an estimated $109 million economic benefit for local areas in the construction period alone. Works planned as part of Council’s proposed rate increase – known as the Special Rate Variation – will revitalise [...]
Spirited Play Cafe is an exciting indoor play centre and cafe located at Taylors Beach. For your chance to win this prize, email [email protected] with the subject heading ‘PLAY CAFE’. All entries must include your full contact details (name, address and telephone number) Closing date for this competition is Friday 17th May 2019. Winners will be notified by [...]
Well now you can with Australian zeolite! This magic mineral supplement, distributed by Brenda White and Greg Pelton of locally owned business Zeo Natural, is 100% natural, toxin free and organic certified. Australia has a very pure source of zeolite. Its purity is assured as the zeolite deposit has been kept free from modern day [...]
Port Stephens Duty MLC, Catherine Cusack and local Liberal Candidate, Jaimie Abbott today visited Hunter River High School to announce the first schools to receive air conditioning under the Berejiklian Government’s Cooler Classrooms program, with schools in Port Stephens set to benefit. “I’m so pleased that schools such as Tomaree Public School and Hunter River [...]
After an extensive Expression of Interest process, 14 community members have been selected to play an active role in driving progress in Raymond Terrace, Heatherbrae, Medowie and Nelson Bay. Three Implementation Panels have been created to drive progress in each town centre, with residents and local business members representing the community. The panels will meet [...]
