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The Latest Breaking News from Port Stephens

Man dies after being pulled from water at secluded Shoal Bay beach

A man has died after being pulled unconscious from the water at a secluded Port Stephens beach.

Newcastle Herald

Police arrest Port Stephens man who allegedly tried to groom mother and daughter for sex

A man accused of trying to organise a sexual meet-up with a woman and her daughter, aged under 10, has been charged after an investigation into online grooming.

Newcastle Herald

Port Stephens council seeks 31 per cent rate rise from IPART

Port Stephens council leads the Hunter in rate rise rquests.

Newcastle Herald

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Dragon boat capsizes, 18 people rescued

A DRAGON boat with 18 people onboard came into strife in the waters off Port Stephens on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

One Nation targets 'renewable energy agenda' at Hunter launch

One Nation's Hunter candidates to 'fight for jobs and a viable economic future'.

Newcastle Herald

Tomaree Coastal walk setting the pace

A 20-kilometer bushwalk offering some of the most picturesque views of Port Stephens and Lower Hunter is among a series of new walks proposed for the state's national parks.

Newcastle Herald

Raymond Terrace 'legend' Brooke Roach named Port Stephens' Citizen of the Year

For his extensive contributions to the community through sport, as a volunteer and his work with Indigenous youth, Brooke Roach has been named Port Stephens' Citizen of the Year for 2022.

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Corlette historian's service to military history honoured with OAM

A Corlette author who has dedicated years of his life to documenting the Australia's Naval history and the achievements of its people has now himself received a honour for his work.

Newcastle Herald

Surfing: Port pair primed for Pro in their own backyard

Jasmine Sampson and Jimmi Hill will fly the flag for Port Stephens when NSW Vissla Pro Surf Series lands at Birubi Beach on Friday.

Newcastle Herald

Guilty pleas over morning of heists across Port Stephens, Newcastle

A man has pleaded guilty over his part in a string of break-ins across Port Stephens and Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Bumper summer sees pre-pandemic trade well and truly back, bay-by

A cracker Christmas season at sunny Port Stephens has tourism operators and restaurateurs feeling like it's early 2019.

Newcastle Herald

Port Stephens' best snorkelling spots

Over the summer period, the water is generally warm which makes it quite pleasant to go snorkelling and swimming in the Port Stephens area.

Newcastle Herald

Suburb records of 2022: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens

What downturn? Suburbs across the region saw record sales in 2022.

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Holiday demand falls across Port Stephens

Factors such as the return of international travel are believed to have led to the downturn.

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Woman jailed over girl's drowning accident

Tamarah Eaton drank a bottle of vodka hours before taking a young girl out in a kayak, leading to her drowning death at Port Stephens in regional NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Port Stephens paper on brink of closing

ACM wants NSW Labor to adopt the same policy Dan Andrews took to the Victorian election, a commitment to place weekly government ads in all regional newspapers.

Newcastle Herald

Two families forever haunted after 'freak' wind gust led to fatal crash

The victim's husband detailed the significant mental, emotional, social and physical toll the loss of his wife had taken on him and his family, and as a result he had to leave the home the couple had shared in Port Stephens.

Newcastle Herald

Port Stephens Local Business Awards' 'night of nights' back

Hollywood has the Oscars and the music industry the Grammys - but for Port Stephens businesses, it's the Port Stephens Examiner Local Business Awards 'night of nights'.

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Port Stephens locks in three year 31% rate rise bid

Councillors unanimously voted to apply for the three 9.5 per cent rises at Tuesday's meeting.

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Does your street make the cut? Top 25 streets in Newcastle and Port Stephens revealed

Newcastle featured in 18 out of the 25 suburbs and Port Stephens had seven on the list.

Newcastle Herald

Missing Port Stephens teen found after police appeal

Police said the girl had been found.

Newcastle Herald

How medicinal cannabis helps two Port Stephens men

Many people are also getting prescriptions through online medical services, which are booming.

Newcastle Herald

Port Stephens' human whale shaping for a big return - with a twist

The drawcard event, in which people assemble in the shape of a whale on the sand, last went ahead in July 2019 and drew more than 1400 registered participants.

Newcastle Herald

Rates heading up, especially in Maitland

Home owners in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie face a 3.7 per cent jump in council rates next year, but the hike could be much higher in Maitland and Port Stephens.

Newcastle Herald

Developer refuses to budge on building height after councillors knock back plan

A developer has threatened to take Port Stephens Council to the land and environment court should councillors refuse to approve its plans for a Nelson Bay apartment building "as is" a second time.

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