Jet-skis to be banned this Christmas following successful trial Last year's jet-ski ban at Dutchman's Beach, Nelson Bay beach and Shoal Bay will be repeated this year. Newcastle Herald · Sep 13
In 2019, Australia restored oyster habitat that had nearly disappeared; years later, 34 million oysters filtered 9 million litres of seawater hourly Australia's oyster reefs once stretched extensively along the country's coastline, providing food and habitat for marine life and supporting Indigenous communities for thousands of years. European colonisation brought widespread destruction, with oyster shells harvested on a huge scale and burned to produce lime, while disease, fishing pressure and habitat loss… The Times of India · Aug 21
Smashed against rocks: how 'Stinker' was saved off Port Stephens The Hunter fishing identity has detailed the ordeal. Newcastle Herald · Jun 25
Company pivotal to Hunter's history marks 200 years Pioneering powerhouse Australian Agricultural Company chalks up 200 years Newcastle Herald · Mar 8, 2024
Woman remains in hospital after near-drowning at Port Stephens Four people were pulled from the surf, and one sadly died. Newcastle Herald · Dec 27, 2023
University commits to working on future of Tomaree Lodge site Could the uni play a role in one of the Hunter's best locations? Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2023
Man dies in Port Stephens drowning Police are investigating the drowning of a 71-year-old man at Boat Harbour Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2023
'Hardworking gentleman': workmates pay tribute to fallen league player The player died after suffering a head injury on a Port Stephens football field. Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2023
Hundreds of endangered White's seahorses released into the wild at Port Stephens White's seahorse used to be a common sight in the waters off Sydney and Newcastle, but numbers have declined dramatically over the past 20 years. Scientists hope that might be starting to change. ABC News · May 10, 2023
First whale of the season spotted off Port Stephens The first humpback whale of the 2023 migration season was spotted in the Port's waters on May 1 - a whole month ahead of the season's official launch. Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023
Close battle on first day of Sail Port Stephens There were some close calls but no paintwork scraped on day one of Sail Port Stephens. Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2023
Libs cutting it fine to name Port Stephens candidate Four years ago, Liberal leader Gladys Berejiklian declared Port Stephens crucial to the overall election result. Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023
The colourful history of Port Stephens angling explained Hunter Valley naturalist, the late Athel D'Ombrain, is credited with promoting the marlin tag and release idea. Newcastle Herald · Feb 25, 2023