LAST week I had the privilege of officially opening the new international terminal at Newcastle Airport, a proud moment for Port Stephens and the entire Hunter region. This new terminal is a gateway, not just to the rest of Australia, but to the world. With year-round international flights now possible, we’re more connected than ever. […]
YOUNG people in Port Stephens never cease to amaze me with their ideas, creativity and passion. It’s clear they want to be a voice for the future. That’s why I’m excited Council is holding its first Youth Summit this month. The Youth Summit is a one-day event that brings together around 50 students from local […]
WE are so lucky to have so many grassroots community groups and individuals providing direct and trusted support to those most in need. They know our towns, our people and our challenges and achieve a lot with very limited resources. Council’s Community Funding program is one way we support and strengthen that work. The program […]
THIS week is Homelessness Week – a timely opportunity to focus on our commitment to housing. We often think of homelessness as a big city problem, but the truth is, it’s happening right here in Port Stephens. The latest NSW Street Count showed the number of people sleeping rough in Port Stephens has doubled since […]
PORT Stephens is a community built on respect, kindness, and diversity. It’s what makes us strong, vibrant, and proud to call this place home. But lately, I’ve been concerned about what I’m seeing online, and I know many of you have noticed it too. In recent months, there’s been a rise in negative and, at […]
RAYMOND Terrace is experiencing exciting growth and development, and this is good news for our community. Over the past year, Council has approved plans for 77 new homes in Raymond Terrace, with another 27 housing units currently under assessment. This shows that people are starting to believe in Raymond Terrace’s bright future and want to […]
ROADS are vital to our everyday life. Whether it’s getting to work, school, or the local shops, we all rely on safe, well-maintained roads. We know roads are the most important issue for our community – we’ve heard it through our Community Satisfaction Survey, Liveability Survey and as Councillors out and about in our community. […]
NEWCASTLE Airport is soaring to new heights – and that’s great news for the people of Port Stephens. Last week, I was honoured to help announce direct international flights to Bali starting in August 2024. Just the week before, we also celebrated the launch of direct flights to Perth. These announcements mark the beginning of […]
ONGOING wet weather across our region continues to challenge both our infrastructure and our communities. For many residents – especially those in our rural areas – persistent rain has caused major disruption, damaging roads, isolating properties, and making our day-to-day life that much harder. While the impacts have been felt across the entire community, the […]
ONE of my biggest priorities as Mayor, and something our whole Council is committed to, is making Port Stephens a place where everyone feels they belong and can live a happy, healthy life. Our Community Wellbeing Strategy is our roadmap for this, and a really important part of that is making sure people with disability […]
