Keeping Promise To Reopen Key To Boosting Vaccination Rate
Lack of trust that Premiers and Chief Ministers will honour the national plan to reopen is holding back the rate of vaccination...
Rapid Antigen Testing needed to keep pharmacy doors open
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) calls on the NSW Government to introduce funded Rapid Antigen Testing for pharmacists and...
Community satisfaction dips after COVID-19, natural disaster
After a difficult year managing both the COVID-19 pandemic and a natural disaster, Port Stephens Council’s community satisfaction rating...
GREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS RETURNS TO REBOOT LIVE MUSIC IN 2022
The NSW Government is amping up the State’s live music scene once again with the return of Great Southern Nights in March and April 2022....
Council joins drive to prevent regional road trauma as part of successful road safety efforts
Cessnock City Council is proud to be supporting Rural Road Safety Month this September. An initiative of the Australian Road Safety...
Women's Health Week a reminder for women to put their health first
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging women to put their health first and book an appointment with...
Restarting the arts sector in the Hunter Region
The Hunter Region arts sector has received a major boost today in its recovery from COVID-19, with an organisation in the Hunter...
Funds now available to support community and create vibrant places
More than $300,000 in funding is now available to support the Port Stephens community and create a vibrant place to live, work and visit....
Indigenous STEM Scholarship helping young leaders to achieve dreams
A young Aboriginal leader with an unshakable desire to help others in his community is a step closer to achieving his dreams thanks to...
Nationwide search begins for climate change, equality and diversity champions in health services
Nominations have today opened for the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards, which pays tribute to health and community services professionals taking...
Enhanced waste service for elderly and disabled residents
Cessnock City Council has developed a process to allow elderly and disabled residents to dispose of their bulky waste using their waste...
Parents And Carers Encouraged To Book In For Free Mental Health Workshops
Parents, carers and community members supporting young people experiencing mental health challenges can register to attend a free mental...
Lori Pensini wins Kilgour Prize 2021
West Australian artist and perennial Kilgour Prize finalist Lori Pensini has celebrated a breakthrough win in the prestigious $50K prize.
Port playgrounds to reopen with additional COVID-Safe measures in place
From Friday 27 August playgrounds and skate parks across Port Stephens will reopen with additional COVID-Safe measures in place. In...
Employment market improves in the lead up to lockdown
According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force statistics, the official unemployment rates across the Hunter region...
