SHOCKING: Port stephens - What They Never Told You

Did Port Stephens' jet-ski ban just push noise next door?

The average number of watercraft within 30m of control beaches rose 54 per cent.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 22

'The missing piece': first domestic violence refuge in Port Stephens opens

The site was named in honour of Aboriginal matriarch and community advocate Colleen Perry.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18

'Just moved the problem': mixed reaction as Port Stephens jet-ski exclusion zones return

While locals are supportive of the exclusion zones, many don't think they go far enough

Newcastle Herald · Sep 14

Tragedy at Port Stephens beach as man dies after being pulled from water

Members of the public attempted to save the man's life.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3

Freezing for a cause: police officers to brave icy charity plunge

Port Stephens-Hunter Police have already raised thousands for the cause.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31

Woman denied bail for alleged involvement in $3m Port Stephens drug ring

Detectives allege the woman helped source glassware and chemicals for the lab.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18

Port Winter Festival revs up visitors past the summer boom

Food tours, hot rods, a high-flying ace, and a human whale will breathe life into the Port Stephens winter.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10

Councillor pushes for tougher police powers to seize hooning trail bikes

They want police to be able to seize and destroy the dirt bikes of reckless riders.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8

'The time is now': council backs flagship arts and entertainment centre

Port Stephens council will begin surveying potential locations after years of community advocacy.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Will this crucial coastal bushland finally get park status?

The site was previously earmarked for a housing development but is a koala habitat.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7