The Latest Breaking News from Port Stephens

Sale of beachhouse sets a suburb record in Anna Bay, but for how long?

The sale topped the previous record by $200,000.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2024

'Amazing': the massive crocodile coming to Port Stephens

'They are a lot smarter than people give them credit for'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2024

'We can do better than this': Hunter anti-windfarm groups rally in Canberra

Members of Port Stephens and Myall Coast groups attend question time.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2024

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Shark sightings of the Hunter in photos

Hunter fishermen and surfers have a long relationship with sharks.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2024

Port Stephens tops NSW list for huge house price growth since COVID

Shoal Bay prices have risen by 70.9 per cent since 2020.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2024

Lack of housing for workers could hold region back, think tank says

Urban Development Institute of Australia calls for expansion in Hunter's housing supply

Newcastle Herald · Jan 17, 2024

'It's devastating': Lake Mac turtles left to die after vessel strikes

Jet ski licences in NSW have gone up by 36 per cent since 2020.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 3, 2024

Man caught in rip drowns at Port Stephens, as lake swimmer gets rescued

It is a grim reminder of the dangers of a day on the water.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 16, 2023

New book offers rare insight into colonial company's might

New book offers rare insight into Australian Agricultural Company's colonial might

Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2023

Port Stephens Council open to Tomaree Lodge, but 'not if it's a lemon'

The state government is reviewing what's possible on the site.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023