September 15, 2026

Port Stephens News Of The Area

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Measles is about – check that your immunisations are up to date Measles often manifests with a characteristic rash and a fever that often peaks when the rash is at its worst. Photo: Physicians Premier.
Community, Health, Local News

Measles is about – check that your immunisations are up to date

PORT Stephens residents are being advised to check their immunity to measles. An estimated 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting individuals and communities at risk of more outbreaks, according to new analysis from the peak immunisation research organisation. National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) data shows more than 80,000 Australian […]

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Slow down – koalas out and about looking for love
Featured

Slow down – koalas out and about looking for love

DRIVERS travelling through known koala habitation zones are being urged to slow down and stay alert as the annual koala breeding season gets under way. Warmer weather signals the start of the season and there have been increased sightings of the iconic marsupials attempting to cross roads. Koalas can travel greater distances during this time, […]

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Purpose of Port Stephens mystery boxes still unknown
Highlights

Purpose of Port Stephens mystery boxes still unknown

PORT Stephens Council’s investigation into the large electrical cabinets appearing across Medowie and surrounding suburbs is ongoing, with the operator still yet to provide clear information about the purpose or contents of the units. Council previously confirmed the boxes were installed without prior notification and that, during a meeting with the company believed to be […]

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Port Stephens families urged to keep talking about bullying Bullying No Way Week has ended, however conversations can’t stop. Photo: Shutterstock.
Local News

Port Stephens families urged to keep talking about bullying

FOR Port Stephens families, the end of Bullying No Way Week should not mean the end of conversations about bullying. Parents, schools, sporting clubs and community groups are being encouraged to keep checking in with young people after new Kids Helpline figures highlighted the seriousness of the issue. More than 627,000 students nationally took part […]

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Green light for Raymond Terrace river walk’s ‘missing link’ Parkrun participants make use of the existing path. Photo: Supplied by Raymond Terrace Parkrun.
Community, Government, Local News

Green light for Raymond Terrace river walk’s ‘missing link’

Map of the Raymond Terrace pathway. Photo: Port Stephens Council. Parkrun participants make use of the existing path. Photo: Supplied by Raymond Terrace Parkrun. The uneven dirt section of the Raymond Terrace waterfront path that will be paved. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. PUSHBIKE riders, pedestrians and people with prams in Raymond Terrace will soon be able […]

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Term 3 Week 4 PBL WINNERS
Community, Local News, School

Term 3 Week 4 PBL WINNERS

THE winners of Term 3 Week 4 Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards were recently celebrated at an event at Karuah Public school. Karuah Public School is proud to be part of the PBL) program. By explicitly teaching and modelling our expectations every fortnight, we promote unity through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and […]

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Kitted out for Indigenous Round from jerseys to boots
Community, Local News, Regional

Kitted out for Indigenous Round from jerseys to boots

Students from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie present Newcastle Knights players with their hand-painted boots honouring Indigenous Round. Photos: CMCC Facebook. Students from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie present Newcastle Knights players with their hand-painted boots honouring Indigenous Round. Photos: CMCC Facebook. Students from Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie present Newcastle Knights players with their […]

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Shoal Bay community continues to push back against pathway construction plans Some of the protest signs put up by locals have been vandalised. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Community, Local News

Shoal Bay community continues to push back against pathway construction plans

Some of the protest signs put up by locals have been vandalised. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Many of the people in the crowd only became aware of the planned pathway close to its construction date. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Trevor Watling showcasing one of the beach access tracks that will be closed down to combat erosion. Photo: […]

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Port Stephens Council’s plan to manage road conditions for the next 10 years Projected road conditions from keeping the current funding levels for 2 years, allocating additional investments from year 3. Image: Road Futures Strategy, PSC.
Community, Local News, Regional

Port Stephens Council’s plan to manage road conditions for the next 10 years

Projected road conditions from keeping the current funding levels for 2 years, allocating additional investments from year 3. Image: Road Futures Strategy, PSC. Projected road conditions from increasing funding by $1 million each year over ten years. Image: Road Futures Strategy, PSC. ACCORDING to annual surveys, road condition is by far the biggest source of […]

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M1 Pacific Motorway extension approaches its opening, and locals got to walk on it The view from the new viaduct over the Hunter River. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Community, Government, Local News

M1 Pacific Motorway extension approaches its opening, and locals got to walk on it

The 3.5 km walk along the new section of the highway left many quite winded. Photo: Nico Lombardo. The view from the new viaduct over the Hunter River. Photo: Nico Lombardo. Information stalls, family activities and free food were available at the end of the walk. Photo: Nico Lombardo. AFTER more than three years of […]

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