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Nelson Bay's first significant residential building project in decades approved by council

Nelson Bay is set to get its first significant new residential building in decades with Port Stephens councillors giving the green light to the nine-storey development on the corner of Yacaaba and Donald streets.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2022

Oyster 'disaster' in Port Stephens needs urgent NSW government help

'Farmers have already had to let people go.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2022

Port Stephens oyster disease outbreak devastates farmers

"We have some fifth generation farmers and they cannot see a way forward."

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2022

Port Stephens Council cash grab looks to slash community fund to pay for urgent repairs

Questions have been raised about how dire Port Stephens Council's financial situation is, after a councillor proposed dipping into a bucket of money used to support community groups and not-for-profits to bankroll urgent repairs and maintenance.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2022

Three generations of Port Stephens 'fishos' reflect on better times amid worst ever mullet run

Standing on Birubi Beach, fourth generation fisherman, Greg Tarrant, points to the spot where his crew would usually be dragging bulging nets of silver ashore.

Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2022

Man in hospital after crash on Nelson Bay Road

A man has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash at Port Stephens on Wednesday morning.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022

Rescued turtles released at Port Stephens

Three critically endangered sea turtles have been rescued and released at Zenith Beach in Port Stephens.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022

How Port Stephens' koala population could help save the species from the brink of extinction

A sperm bank for koalas should be started 'as soon as possible'.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

New PFAS research 'no silver bullet' for Port Stephens resident

Lindsay Clout has welcomed recent findings into the reduction of PFAS blood concentrations, but says the results don't address core issues.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

Port Stephens man in 80s dies with COVID-19

A man has died with COVID-19 in the Hunter New England local health district, which recorded 2544 new cases of the virus in the 24 hours to 4pm on Monday.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 5, 2022