A NSW Maritime trial banning jet-skis from parts of Port Stephens has been praised by officials for improving safety and reducing complaints, with a final decision pending an independent report due in March.
Firefighters in Port Stephens have worked overnight to contain a bushfire that has burned over 200 hectares, with milder conditions aiding efforts. Residents in Medowie and Raymond Terrace were advised to monitor conditions.
A watch and act alert is in place as a bushfire at Oyster Cove near Medowie has scorched almost 100 hectares, with residents urged to leave if unprepared.
Scientists in Port Stephens welcome the first clutch of White's Seahorses this breeding season, a crucial step for the species decimated by recent floods.
The owner of Soldiers Point Marina has won a Land and Environment Court appeal against Port Stephens Council, allowing a two-storey addition with new facilities and car parking. Read the full details of the ruling.
A NSW government trial banning powered vessels from three Port Stephens zones is concluding, with authorities calling it a success but boaters raising concerns over an 'imbalanced' feedback process. Share your thoughts.
NSW Police ramp up summer safety with Operation Safer Sands, using unmarked 4WDs and trail bikes at Stockton and Samurai beaches. Nearly 440 vehicles checked over the weekend.
A decade after an extreme east coast low battered the Hunter, claiming one life, marine rescue volunteers reunite to honour their courage in 8-metre swells. Read their incredible story.
A four-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a backyard pool at Port Stephens. The tragedy follows a national surge in drowning deaths, with backyard pools accounting for most incidents.
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a pool at Bobs Farm, Port Stephens. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday night.
Three men were rescued from a capsized vessel off Shoal Bay after encountering large waves. Marine police responded to the early morning incident on January 1.
A man in his 40s was airlifted after a diving incident at a popular Port Stephens jetty on January 1, suffering a suspected neck injury. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
A Port Stephens canoe club's missing trailer, thought stolen for scrap, was discovered impounded by council rangers. Read how a mix-up over registration led to the costly confusion.
A young man was saved from drowning on Christmas morning at Shoal Bay. His family now seeks the stranger who performed life-saving CPR. Read the dramatic story and vital water safety warning.
A major police operation across Port Stephens beaches, waterways and national parks resulted in over 630 breath tests, dozens of fines and multiple arrests. Read the full details of the holiday crackdown.
The Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club is devastated after thieves stole a vital $14,000 custom-built trailer, stranding their canoes and jeopardising their entire competition season.
Popular Port Stephens swimming spots will be off-limits to jet skis and power boats this holiday season in a safety trial. Find out where and when the bans apply.
Port Stephens oyster growers face a depleted Christmas harvest after battling QX disease, floods, and pollution. Industry value has plummeted, but reef restoration offers hope.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.
Conservationists urge Port Stephens Council to abandon a plan to build housing on Mambo Wetlands buffer zone, threatening koalas and fragile ecosystems. Decision due November 25.
Environmental groups warn Port Stephens koalas face local extinction due to habitat fragmentation from housing developments. Urgent action needed to balance conservation with housing needs.