The Latest Breaking News from Port Stephens

Why offshore wind might stay away from Port Stephens

More than a dozen companies are interested in working in the Hunter zone.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2023

'Fast becoming a national scandal': Dutton attacks offshore wind proposal

Dutton renews call to reopen consultation on offshore wind proposal.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2023

It's humpback season, baby! Mums and calves have a whale of a time

'There's a lot of beautiful things in nature but when it comes to a spectacle, there's nothing quite like a whale.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2023

Barking mad - dingoes invade Port Stephens nature reserve

Dingoes walk across the Myall River at low tide to access Corrie Island.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2023

Penny Sharpe backs Hunter Offshore Wind

Minister says offshore wind is needed for state's energy transition.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2023

Peter Dutton demands more community consultation for Hunter Offshore Wind Project

Peter Dutton meets with Port Stephens fishers and tourist operators.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023

Game fishers 'disappointed' by minister meeting as crowds rally against wind farm

Crowds chanted about no wind farms as energy minister Chris Bowen held a closed-door meeting with anglers.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2023

Chris Bowen in Nelson Bay to discuss offshore wind project concerns

Game fishers believe wind turbines could interfere with ocean currents.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2023

Number plates seized after driver clocked at 224km/h in a 100km/h zone

His licence was suspended, and his number plates were seized.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2023

Access denied: stoush over road ownership sets back PFAS project

A stoush has developed over the ownership of a Port Stephens road.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2023