THERE’S a great energy building around Raymond Terrace. Over the next few weeks, our town will be in the spotlight with two massive events that will bring the community together. First up is Illuminate this Saturday, 19 September, at Boomerang Park from 4pm to 8pm. It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with live […]
MEDOWIE is a wonderful place to call home, and it’s no surprise that it’s our fastest-growing suburb. It’s the perfect place for young families to buy their first house and home to long-term residents who have helped build this community. Through community workshops for the Medowie Place Plan, we heard from locals that they also […]
WHEN we talk about building a great community in Port Stephens, it’s easy to focus on place plans, homes, roads, and local businesses. These are crucial, but what makes our towns feel like a community is our public spaces. More importantly, it’s our local people who help bring them to life. I believe in getting […]
RAYMOND Terrace is changing fast. Our town is experiencing a major surge in development, backed by the multibillion-dollar M1 Pacific Motorway extension and the expansion of Newcastle Airport nearby. While these changes bring great opportunities, they also add to existing pressures, making it harder for local families to find a rental or buy a home. […]
OUR region’s population is growing and changing. As more people choose to call Port Stephens home, the demand for essential services continues to rise. With over 25 percent of residents aged 65 and over, which is above the state average, we need to ensure our local healthcare keeps pace with the needs of every generation. […]
PORT Stephens’ natural beauty attracts many visitors each summer. While that seasonal boom is a welcome boost for local businesses, we must focus on attracting visitors and spending during the quieter months to sustain jobs and keep our towns thriving. Events are among the most effective tools we have to reduce the impacts of seasonal […]
A HOUSE is more than a building. It’s where we feel safe, raise our families, and grow old. But I know that for many in our community, the dream of a secure home is feeling further out of reach. Whether it’s the weekly grocery shop or filling up the car, these everyday expenses add up […]
RAYMOND Terrace has a proud history as a busy river port, and that heritage is still part of our town’s identity today. The town has grown, and it’s time we worked together on a new plan that reflects our community’s priorities. The Raymond Terrace–Heatherbrae Strategy has been guiding our direction since 2015 to make this […]
THE natural beauty of our beaches is a big part of what makes Port Stephens such a great place to live. We’ve just come off a busy summer where tens of thousands of people spent time on our shores, and it was great to see so many people enjoying our region. However, that much activity […]
OUR community vision for Port Stephens is a great lifestyle in a treasured environment. We’re fortunate to live in such a beautiful place, and as a Council we’re committed to making sure it continues to meet the evolving needs of our community. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and my fellow Councillors and I are […]
