PORT Stephens Council has broken ground on the long‑planned transformation of Don Waring Oval, with major works beginning Monday 6 July as part of a $7.8 million upgrade to the Tomaree Sports Complex. The project will significantly expand sporting capacity across the precinct. The current oval will be redeveloped into two full‑size soccer pitches, four […]
Tomaree Lodge will be divided in eight precincts, each with its own focus. Image: SHAC Architects.
THE NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has released the $4.6 million masterplan for Tomaree Lodge, showcasing how it will be transformed in the coming two years into an accessible, sustainable location for everyone to enjoy. “We see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop something that future generations will thank […]
PORT Stephens and other select NSW locations are set to receive a tourism boost under a new NSW Government marketing strategy designed to attract more visitors, support local businesses and create jobs across the State. The first phase of the campaign will promote Port Stephens, Byron Bay, the Barrington Coast, Shoalhaven and Sapphire Coast through […]
Front row, from left: Nikki Bradshaw, Emma Rose, Mayor Leah Anderson, Peter Law, Jake Feenan, Tex Feenan. Back row: Cr Jason Wells, Cr Peter Francis, Cr Giacomo Arnott, Jennifer Underwood. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Front row, from left: Nikki Bradshaw, Emma Rose, Mayor Leah Anderson, Peter Law, Jake Feenan, Tex Feenan. Back row: Cr Jason Wells, Cr Peter Francis, Cr Giacomo Arnott, Jennifer Underwood. Photo: Nico Lombardo. View of the new Raymond Terrace Community Corner. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Emma Rose in front of her artwork. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Nikki […]
Port Stephens Council road safety officer Anna Brown with motoring journalist Glenn Torrens. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Port Stephens Council road safety officer Anna Brown with motoring journalist Glenn Torrens. Photo: Nico Lombardo. NSW police officers were available to answer any questions from drivers. Photo: Nico Lombardo. It’s not often that learner drivers get to crawl inside a truck to learn where the blind spots are. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Police demonstrated just […]
Kids were asked to participate in surveys to give feedback about the future of Raymond Terrace. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Kids were asked to participate in surveys to give feedback about the future of Raymond Terrace. Photo: Nico Lombardo. A bus stop in the vicinity of the new sign will be decorated by Up&Up using ideas submitted by schoolchildren. Photo: Nico Lombardo. AS one of the first sights that greets visitors coming to Raymond Terrace, […]
The CMP will result in a combined effort from Council and external organisations. Pictured, Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson and Mike Shaw from the Shoal Bay West Landcare Group. Photo: Port Stephens Council
A PLAN to protect and improve the coastline from Fingal Bay to Stockton Beach has been certified by the State Minister for the Environment, marking a significant milestone for Port Stephens Council. Council’s Coastal Management Program (CMP) is a long-term strategy to address coastal hazards, safeguard community assets, and increase resilience to climate change. The […]
LGBTQ+ families across New South Wales will benefit from expanded antenatal education and pregnancy support services after the NSW Government announced $250,000 in funding for a statewide program. The one-off funding contribution will support LGBTQ+ organisation Rainbow Families to deliver culturally appropriate antenatal education and pregnancy support throughout the next three years. NSW Minister for […]
Raymond Terrace is forecast to see significant growth during the next 20 years. Photo: Port Stephens Council
RAYMOND Terrace isn’t just a sleepy service town. Port Stephens Council and Commercial Collective identifies the area as a growing market ripe for investments and a projected population growth of more than 5,400 people in the next 20 years. To explore the future opportunities that await Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens Council and Commercial Collective hosted […]
COMMUNITY concerns about Salamander Bay’s wetlands continue to rise with the development application for the Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan set to be lodged within weeks. The Plan seeks an expansion of the town centre and further development in 155 Salamander Way, a five-hectare area that is being investigated for retail, local services and […]
