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💦 Dive into the underwater world of Port Stephens this June!

From giant humpback whales to tiny nudibranchs, Port Stephens Marine Creatures – Great and Small celebrates the incredible marine life found right here in our local waters.

Presented by Atlantis Port Stephens, this free display will take over the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre from 1 to 30 June and features:
🐳 Mighty whales
🪸 Naughty nudis
🐬 Delightful dolphins
🦈 Savvy sharks
🌊 and more!

Visitors can also enjoy special educational talks with local marine expert Matt from Atlantis Port Stephens on:
📅 Saturday 6 June | 11am to 12pm
📅 Saturday 27 June | 11am to 12pm
📍 Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre

The educational talks are free, but bookings are essential. Call 4988 0900 to secure your spot.


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11 hours ago


Sunday Sounds is back this Sunday in Anna Bay! 🎶Get ready for a relaxed afternoon with live music, family-friendly fun and a community BBQ at Robinson Reserve.

📅 Sunday 31 May
🕑 3pm to 5pm
🎤 Live music by Nate James
🌭 Fundraising BBQ by Marine Rescue Port Stephens

Pack a picnic blanket, bring a chair, and join us for the launch of this exciting new event series!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more!


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14 hours ago

Sunday Sounds is back this Sunday in Anna Bay! 🎶Get ready for a relaxed afternoon with live music, family-friendly fun and a community BBQ at Robinson Reserve.

📅 Sunday 31 May
🕑 3pm to 5pm
🎤 Live music by Nate James
🌭 Fundraising BBQ by Marine Rescue Port Stephens

Pack a picnic blanket, bring a chair, and join us for the launch of this exciting new event series!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more!


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14 hours ago

Let’s connect at Fingal Bay! ☕️✨

We're heading to the foreshore tomorrow, Saturday 23 May, as part of our first Connecting with Community program.

If you’re out for your morning walk, catching up with family, or crossing the finish line at Parkrun, come say hello!

We want to hear from you, and we’ll have local coffee vouchers up for grabs for your great suggestions! 😉☕️


Rail, hail or shine, we'll be there! 👋🏼

🗓️ Saturday 23 May
⏰ 8:30 to 10:30am
📍 Fingal Bay Foreshore


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3 days ago

Do you have plans this weekend? Check out these local events!

Saturday 23 May:
🚴🏼 From 6.45am: Triathlon Port Stephens, One Mile
🏃🏽 8am: Parkruns in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Fingal Bay
🗣️ 8.30 to 10:30am: Connecting with Community – Fingal Bay at Fingal Bay Foreshore
📚 From 10am: Sydney Writers Festival – Live & Local Day 3 at Port Stephens Libraries

Sunday 24 May:
🛍️ 8am to 1pm: Tomaree Markets at Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay
🌱 10am to 2pm: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens 40th Anniversary Open Day (Free Entry) at Heatherbrae


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4 days ago

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these events across Port Stephens!

Saturday 16 May:
🏃🏽 8am: Parkruns in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Fingal Bay
🗑️ 9am to 3pm: Textile Problem Waste Drop Off at Salamander Bay Waste Transfer Station

Sunday 17 May:
🛍️ 9am to 3pm: Legacy Market at Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay
🏍️ 10am to 1pm: Motorcycling Safety Workshop at Maitland City Council Administration Building


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1 weeks ago

Fingal Bay, let’s connect! ☕️✨

We are heading to the foreshore on Saturday 23 May as part of our first Connecting with Community program.

If you’re out for your morning walk, catching up with family, or crossing the finish line at Parkrun, come say hello!

We want to hear from you, and we’ll have local coffee vouchers up for grabs for your great suggestions! 😉☕️

🗓️ Saturday 23 May
⏰ 8:30 to 10:30am
📍 Fingal Bay Foreshore


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1 weeks ago

Spotted in the wild… our new bin baskets are here! 👀♻️

Have you seen these Return and Earn baskets popping up around town? We’ve launched a pilot program at 50 busy spots across Port Stephens so you can drop your eligible bottles, cans, and cartons in the right place.

Why use them?
✅ Leave your containers here as a 10c gift for others to collect and redeem
✅ It reduces litter in our beautiful parks and streets
✅ It ensures valuable materials stay out of landfill and in the recycle loop

Next time you’re out, don’t bin it - basket it! 🧺

👉 For more information and a full list of basket sites, visit the link in our bio!


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1 weeks ago


Spotted in the wild… our new bin baskets are here! 👀♻️

Have you seen these Return and Earn baskets popping up around town? We’ve launched a pilot program at 50 busy spots across Port Stephens so you can drop your eligible bottles, cans, and cartons in the right place.

Why use them?
✅ Leave your containers here as a 10c gift for others to collect and redeem
✅ It reduces litter in our beautiful parks and streets
✅ It ensures valuable materials stay out of landfill and in the recycle loop

Next time you’re out, don’t bin it - basket it! 🧺

👉 For more information and a full list of basket sites, visit the link in our bio!


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1 weeks ago

Spotted in the wild… our new bin baskets are here! 👀♻️

Have you seen these Return and Earn baskets popping up around town? We’ve launched a pilot program at 50 busy spots across Port Stephens so you can drop your eligible bottles, cans, and cartons in the right place.

Why use them?
✅ Leave your containers here as a 10c gift for others to collect and redeem
✅ It reduces litter in our beautiful parks and streets
✅ It ensures valuable materials stay out of landfill and in the recycle loop

Next time you’re out, don’t bin it - basket it! 🧺

👉 For more information and a full list of basket sites, visit the link in our bio!


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1 weeks ago

🎶 I'll tell you 'water' want, 'water' really, really want, so tell me what you want, what you really, really want! 🎶😜

We'd love to hear your ideas and expectations about our aquatic centres and how we can make them even better!💦

We’re developing an Aquatic Centres Infrastructure Plan to ensure our public pools meet our community’s needs, so this is your chance to tell us your thoughts.

Head to the link in bio to complete our 2 minute survey by Sunday 24 May.


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2 weeks ago

Do you have plans this weekend? Check out these local events 👇

Saturday 9 May:
🏃🏽 8am: Parkruns in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Fingal Bay
🚗 10am to 11am: Helping Learner Drivers Workshop at Tomaree Library and Community Centre

Sunday 10 May:
🛍️ 8am to 1pm:Tomaree Markets at Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay


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2 weeks ago

Here's what's happening around our community this weekend!

Saturday 2 May:
🏃🏽 8am: Parkruns in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Fingal Bay
⛵ 8am to 5pm: Sail Port Stephens – Bay Series at Nelson Bay

Sunday 3 May:
🏃🏽 5am to 2pm: Port Stephens Trail Run, various locations
⛵ 8am to 5pm: Sail Port Stephens – Bay Series at Nelson Bay
🛍️ 8am to 1pm: TAG Markets at McCann Park, Lemon Tree Passage
🛍️ 9am to 3pm: Legacy Market, Neil Carroll Park, Nelson Bay
🎶 12pm to 4pm: Lemon Jam at Henderson Park, Lemon Tree Passage


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3 weeks ago

Tick tock, last chance to put Shoal Bay on top! ⏰🏆

Voting for the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards closes this Sunday, and we’ve got our eyes on the prize. We already know we’re a 10/10, but it’s time to make it official and show the rest of NSW how it’s done! 💅✨

If you love our coast as much as we do, please give our local businesses and community your final support.

Go, go, go! Vote via the link in our bio.

#visitshoalbay #shoalbay #portstephens #visitnsw #toptourismtown #nswtourismawards #portstephensnsw


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3 weeks ago

Join Limestone Permaculture for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to save seeds, boost your skills and help contribute to Port Stephens Libraries Seed Library.

📍 Tuesday 12 May, 10am, at Tomaree Library
📍 Thursday 14 May, 10am, at Raymond Terrace Library

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about what’s happening at Port Stephens Libraries


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3 weeks ago

Join Limestone Permaculture for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to save seeds, boost your skills and help contribute to Port Stephens Libraries Seed Library.

📍 Tuesday 12 May, 10am, at Tomaree Library
📍 Thursday 14 May, 10am, at Raymond Terrace Library

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about what’s happening at Port Stephens Libraries


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3 weeks ago


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