October 22, 2025
Nominate a community superstar for the Port Stephens Annual Awards Port Stephens MP Kate Washington, 2024 Citizen of the Year Judy Washington, and Mayor Leah Anderson.
Community

Nominate a community superstar for the Port Stephens Annual Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Port Stephens Annual Awards. The Awards are presented on Australia Day each year and provide an opportunity for Council to formally recognise the amazing efforts of groups and individuals in our community. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said these awards are about celebrating those who go a little […]

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Stinker’s Stories: Education as it should be Nelson Bay High School class 10C in 1978.
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Stinker’s Stories: Education as it should be

I WONDER how many of the thousands who attended Nelson Bay High School realise that 2025 is a very significant year in the history of the old school. This year Nelson Bay High would be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Up until 1974 a Central School serviced the growing community. Any student wishing to further their […]

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Uniting Church in Salamander Bay packed for Springtime High Tea Spirited partygoers enjoying the tea, treats and tunes at the Springtime High Tea.
Community

Uniting Church in Salamander Bay packed for Springtime High Tea

Spirited partygoers enjoying the tea, treats and tunes at the Springtime High Tea. One of the high tea towers adorned with homemade cakes, pastries and meringues. The Bay Spring Ensemble playing ‘Canon in D’. THE Uniting Church in Salamander Bay was abloom with colour, conversation and classical charm last Saturday afternoon as more than 80 […]

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Another round of PBL winners announced Week 10 PBL winners.
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Another round of PBL winners announced

THE Term 3 Week 10 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed. Week 10 winners: Irrawang PS: Chelsea has been nominated for her outstanding performance at the Regional Athletics Carnival. Chelsea represented Irrawang with pride and demonstrated good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates and competitors. Chelsea’s positive attitude and commitment to excellence […]

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Karuah kids help rehabilitate Longworth Park The KPS kids are shown how to handle the seedlings before they plant them into the slope. All photos: supplied, Karuah Landcare Group.
Community, School

Karuah kids help rehabilitate Longworth Park

The KPS kids are shown how to handle the seedlings before they plant them into the slope. All photos: supplied, Karuah Landcare Group. The slope at the end of the day, all replanted and ready to grow again. Lily was involved in the planting. Myles planted some regenerative flora. Zayne with trophies from the many […]

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Sharalyn Drayton’s memoir ‘Finding Tomorrow’ named a finalist in National Book Awards
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Sharalyn Drayton’s memoir ‘Finding Tomorrow’ named a finalist in National Book Awards

PORT Stephens author and Women’s Healing Sanctuary co-founder Sharalyn Drayton, has released her personal memoir “Finding Tomorrow”. The book explores Drayton’s journey through grief and healing following personal loss. She described the writing process as both painful and transformative. “Writing Finding Tomorrow was an act of survival as much as creativity,” she said. “Each word […]

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Community-built koala corridor deemed a success as wildlife returns
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Community-built koala corridor deemed a success as wildlife returns

A COMMUNITY group’s dedicated koala corridor is proving busy, just in time for Save the Koala Month. Ingenia Lifestyle Natura joined forces with stakeholders including Port Stephens Council, Port Stephens Koala Hospital, and Koala Koalition EcoNetwork Port Stephens, to build the koala habitat. Koalas are now regularly spotted dozing in the eucalypts, a sign of […]

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Port Stephens returns 1200 endangered seahorses to the wild in conservation effort Local students assisted in deploying the hotels.
Community, Government

Port Stephens returns 1200 endangered seahorses to the wild in conservation effort

Local students assisted in deploying the hotels. A diver with the seahorse hotels. A RECORD 1200 White’s seahorses have been released in Port Stephens as part of an effort to save the endangered species. They are Australia’s only threatened seahorse and the second most endangered worldwide. The Minns Labor Government is committed to saving the […]

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Save the Koala Month highlights conservation efforts in Port Stephens The first koala for this season captured on Council's 'Koala Cam', safely moving through the underpass at Taylors Beach.
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Save the Koala Month highlights conservation efforts in Port Stephens

SEPTEMBER is Save the Koala Month, offering an opportunity to promote efforts aimed at improving local koala habitats. Mayor Leah Anderson said protecting koala habitats in Port Stephens for future generations is a top priority for Council. “Koalas play an important role in our region’s identity, economy and environment, so it’s incredibly important we work […]

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