THE state’s peak body for farmers has presented the state government with a range of suggestions for improvements to firearms regulations. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said that “sudden, sweeping changes” to firearms laws had created adverse and unintended consequences, with ongoing uncertainty causing major problems for food and fibre producers. “At the moment I’m […]

THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]

THE draft Medowie Town Centre Masterplan is now on public exhibition until 1 March 2026. Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Chris Doohan said the plan sets out a clear, ambitious direction to create a town centre residents of Medowie can be proud of. “This masterplan will provide a blueprint for the future development of the Council-owned […]

THE Port Stephens Housing Strategy Annual Report 2024/2025 is now available to be viewed by the community. Mayor Leah Anderson said the report is a “great way to show the community insights on where Council is at in meeting our housing strategy targets”. The Annual Report has been developed and published as an action of […]

MAYOR Leah Anderson was presented with the prestigious Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government at the Port Stephens Council meeting on Tuesday, 28 October. Now in its 18th year, the award celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of women in NSW Councils. Mayor Anderson was honoured with the Elected Representative Award, which celebrates female councillors […]

THREE southbound lanes now open on the Hexham Straight, assisting to alleviate one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks. The milestone marks significant progress on the State and Federal Governments’ $2.24 billion investment to bust congestion and improve safety through the M1 to Raymond Terrace extension and Hexham Straight Widening projects. For the 50,000 motorists […]