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The Latest Breaking News from Port Stephens

22,000 households are eligible for affordable housing, but it barely exists

A council report into housing affordability has found median rents have gone up $300 in five years.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20

Teenager suffers back, shoulder injuries in car rollover near Port Stephens

A 17-year-old is being treated at the scene.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18

Sun's out, sea creatures out: watch baby whales and dolphins make a splash

About 3000 pairs of humpback mothers and calves are heading south.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2024

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A local’s guide to Port Stephens: ‘Everyone’s pretty excited about the new coastal walk’

With ever-changing sand dunes and a big breakfast culture, local artist Anna Webster says ‘the bay’ is filled with creative energy

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2024

'Spectacular': mugging whales circle cruise for third day at Port Stephens

The whales circled the cruise vessel for over half-an-hour.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2024

'Good start': Port Stephens feral deer cull may need to expand

48 deer have been removed in the Raymond Terrace area.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

'Looking at all options': push for speed limit in bay as jet ski use surges

'I don't want to necessarily stop them, but we need to control their speed.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 17, 2024

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Gunman on the run after armed hold-up at bottle shop

Police were called to the Port Stephens business last night.

Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2024

Legendary 'Singing Bridge' marks 50 years

It was a pivotal moment when the bridge between Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens was unveiled.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2024

Woman and girl hit by car doing burnouts at Port Stephens

Detectives are urging anyone with mobile phone footage to contact police.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2024

Summer sting: jet ski offences triple on Hunter waterways

The rules riders are breaking as the sport's popularity surges.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 10, 2024

Woman, child subjected to 18km road rage ordeal at Port Stephens

The Salt Ash man faced court over the prolonged road rage.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2024

Why jet ski riders are facing fines at Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie

Penalties and warnings were dished out to rule-breakers.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 8, 2024

'Ignorance not malice': safety blitz waters down jet ski offending

How the Hunter fared in jet ski safety campaign.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 7, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Jan 5, 2024

Stay afloat: first jet ski safety campaign of 2024 hits Hunter

Riders new and old will be educated on safety and rules.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 2, 2024

Erratic jet ski riders put dolphins, seals, seagrass 'at risk'

How to look after marine life while having fun on the water.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2022

Two taken to hospital after boat capsizes at Port Stephens

Two people have been rescued after a boat overturned at Port Stephens at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 26, 2022

A rare look behind the gates at one of the country's largest marine research institutes

In a rare look behind the gates of one of Australia's largest specialised marine research institutes, locals learned about the vital role Port Stephens Fisheries Institute (PSFI) plays in the state's aquaculture industry.

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Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022

Worimi lose Tomaree Lodge claim, NSW government opens 60 days of consultation on future 'community use'

Tomaree Lodge future for consultation after Worimi claim fails

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2022

Want to buy a holiday retreat? Port Stephens has one for sale

The bushland retreat offers accommodation for up to 91 guests across 1.69 hectares.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022

Meg Purser program brings support for next wave of Newcastle women's surfers

Philippa Anderson was more than happy to help the newly formed Meg Purser Pathway Program when organisers wanted nominees from the next generation of Newcastle women's surfers to support. The 30-year-old qualifying series veteran, a Surfest champion at 17, put forward Amelie Bourke, Logan Dalton and Ellie Lambkin as worthy…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2022

State's overhaul of NSW marina rules wins backing from boaties

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson visited Port Stephens on Tuesday, announcing the overhaul to arrangements at Soldiers Point.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2022

Newcastle’s housing crisis in spotlight amid row over emergency accommodation

Advocacy groups attack NSW authorities’ rejection of proposal to use former disability centres

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2022

Riskier roads deliver buses with seatbelts for Hunter school services

Visiting Singleton on Friday, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the seatbelt upgrade would come to Singleton, Cessnock, Maitland and Port Stephens routes.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022

Rescuers plead for help with Port Stephens entangled humpback

Anyone on the water is urged to keep an eye out for the embattled aquatic giant.

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