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25.01.2022 Great to see these two long awaited community projects about to start!! With record infrastructure spending currently, check to see when your project is scheduled - https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au//residen/capital-works

25.01.2022 Wondering which Council services are available over the Christmas break? View our trading hours at bit.ly/HolidayOperatingTimes

24.01.2022 It's not often you check the mailbox and find an Order of Australia Medal but Dianne Ball did just that! There is no one more deserving of this great honour. Di...anne was the first Aboriginal woman to graduate year 12 in her country, Gumbangerri and Dungutti and she has since become a significant influence and leader in many community programs. Dianne walks with those in need and sees and addresses the issues with which she is confronted. With a strong vision of what the future can be, Di works towards making it real. Congratulations Dianne, we are so grateful that you are a part of our Port Stephens community.

24.01.2022 COVID-19 Update

24.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Northern Rivers and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, North We...st Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:55 pm Sunday, 25 October 2020. Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Kyogle, Yamba, Maclean and Woolgoolga. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Tamworth, Gunnedah, Walcha, Barraba, Quirindi and Bendemeer. For up to date warnings: https://bit.ly/3dTkZjA

22.01.2022 UPDATE.. Crews have now left the scene, please maintain caution due to congested traffic Crews are working with a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on Nelson Bay Rd... X Marsh Rd, Salt Ash Nelson Bay Rd is affected in both directions. Please exercise caution, avoid the area, and allow extra travel time. We ask that you respect the privacy of all involved and their families at this time.

21.01.2022 Great work NSW...

21.01.2022 Medowie set to get Social this summer! The search is over! After a competitive expression of interest process, the lease for the long-awaited Medowie Sport and Community Facility has officially been signed. Ben and Charlie Way, 2 of the partners of the highly-successful Little Beach Boathouse in Nelson Bay, are the successful applicants. ... The experienced pair plan to launch Medowie Social, a community and family-focused venue, this summer. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says it’s an exciting day for Medowie. This is fantastic news for the community of Medowie, who have been patiently waiting for us to find the right operator for this incredible facility. Ben and Charlie are successful local restauranteurs who understand what our community wants and know how to create a unique experience. I’m very confident we’ve found the best people for the job and I can’t wait to visit when it’s open, Mayor Palmer said. Executive chef Ben Way, who was also a former head chef at Muse Restaurant in the Hunter Valley, says he’s excited to create something special for the Medowie community. We’ve lived in Port Stephens for over 20 years and we’re now raising a young family in Medowie, so we’re passionate about the future of this growing town and supporting our local tourism industry, Mr Way said. With Medowie Social, we really want to create an affordable and quality venue that caters for young and old alike, where our community feels welcome. Fresh is always best, so our menu will feature fresh produce sourced locally wherever possible. We also plan to have a strong focus on local sporting groups and creating a friendly environment for celebrations, fundraising and presentations, he said. We’re excited to get to work on making this vision come to life! Council’s Community and Recreation Coordinator Brock Lamont says it’s a great outcome. We finished building the facility in February 2020 but COVID-19 hindered our initial search for an operator, with high quality applicants not able to proceed. It’s safe to say the wait has been worth it. This is an incredible community facility and we’re excited to have worked closely with Ben and Charlie to get the best outcome for our community, he said. We’ll also soon be launching an exciting new produce market in the grounds of Medowie Social, which will support local farmers and growers and create a family-friendly event for the local community, he added. About the Medowie Sport and Community Facility Situated at 36A Ferodale Road, the Medowie Sport and Community Facility has been designed to be a central place for the local community to come together. It includes multipurpose events spaces, bistro, bar, synthetic bowls green, fenced children’s playground and 100 car parking spaces.

19.01.2022 The official opening day is here!!! The long awaited Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary will officially be open to the public 9am tomorrow morning!!

15.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas. Issued at 4:...27 pm Thursday, 29 October 2020. Weather Situation: The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Cessnock and the Stroud district. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast to southeast. They are forecast to affect Maitland, Branxton and Kurri Kurri by 4:50 pm and Newcastle City, Raymond Terrace and Medowie by 5:20 pm. Large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move your car under cover. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

15.01.2022 A timely reminder as we approach the school holidays, stay safe around the water and remember to always let someone know when you will be back.

14.01.2022 Excellent news for NSW

14.01.2022 NSW Health is alerting the public to the following locations visited by new cases of COVID-19 notified today. These cases will be included in tomorrow’s numbers... and contact tracing is underway. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received: Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski at Castle Towers Shopping Centre Castle Hill - 5 October 2020, 12.00pm to 5.00pm Chemist Warehouse on the corner of Bridge and Rawson Streets, Epping 6 October, 10.30am-11.00am Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic Centre outdoor pool area at North Ryde 7 October 2020, 5.30am-10.30am A full list of locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates.

13.01.2022 Travelling is a bit easier for people with a disability this school holidays, with a Marveloo at Twelve Mile Creek rest area on Pacific Hwy.

13.01.2022 Exciting times ahead for Raymond Terrace

10.01.2022 REMINDER RE NSW SES PROCEDURES | COVID-19 With the ongoing COVID-19 situation the NSW SES will continue to follow COVID-19 call taking and response procedures ...so our volunteers can stay safe whilst helping communities during storms and floods. In taking your call for emergency assistance we will ask if anyone at the property has flu-like symptoms or has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. NSW SES will still respond to your request if you say yes to any or both of these questions. They will just use this information to use risk mitigation strategies so they can stay safe. While our NSW SES Response Team is traveling to your property, they may contact you via mobile phone seeking pictures or videos of the damage to your home or business. NSW SES volunteers will maintain appropriate physical distancing whilst at your property and may need to communicate with you via mobile phone in some circumstances. We may also provide self- help advice so you can do temporary repairs to your own home or business. We will only do this if appropriate and safe to do so, given the circumstances and nature of the damage and actions required to make your property safe. We appreciate your support whilst we implement these important measures so we can continue to provide emergency services to the community while protecting the safety of our volunteers. For emergency assistance in storms and floods call NSW SES on 132 500.

10.01.2022 Now here’s the triple zero we’ve been waiting for...

10.01.2022 Great news again

09.01.2022 NSW recorded 15 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, and an additional eight cases in returned travellers in hotel quarantine. ... All 15 locally acquired cases are linked to the Avalon cluster. Investigations continue into the source of this cluster, which now numbers 83. The total number of cases in NSW is 4,582 since the beginning of the pandemic. There were a record 38,578 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 28,210 in the previous 24 hours. This has been the highest amount of COVID-19 testing ever done in a single day. NSW Health thanks the community for their excellent response in coming forward for testing and following public health advice. This is vital to helping us to contain the virus by stopping community transmission. Of the 23 new cases to 8pm last night: 15 cases are locally acquired and linked to the Avalon cluster Eight were acquired overseas and are in hotel quarantine. COVID-19 cases linked to the Avalon cluster have visited many locations throughout Sydney’s northern beaches, lower north shore, eastern and southern suburbs. A full list of locations and public transport routes, and the associated public health advice, is available from the NSW Government website at https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. Due to the growing risk from the Avalon outbreak, new restrictions were introduced for Greater Sydney from midnight last night to reduce the risk of further community transmission. These include: Household gatherings are limited to 10 visitors (until 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 December). The one person per four square metre rule is being re-introduced for all indoor settings, including hospitality venues and places of worship. A cap of 300 people will apply for hospitality venues and places of worship. Singing in indoor venues will now be restricted, returning to a maximum of five performers indoors, provided they are 1.5m from one another and at least 5m from the audience who are not allowed to sing along. Dancefloors will not be permitted, except for weddings, when a maximum of 20 from the wedding party will be permitted. For the purposes of the Order, ‘Greater Sydney’ comprises the following local government areas: Bayside, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Burwood, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Central Coast, Cumberland, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Inner West, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Liverpool, Mosman, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Penrith, Randwick, Ryde, Strathfield, Sutherland Shire, Sydney, The Hills Shire, Waverley, Willoughby, Wollondilly, Wollongong and Woollahra. People in Greater Sydney are also urged not to visit residential aged care facilities, disability services or vulnerable people unless it is critical. This advice will be re-assessed on Wednesday 23 December. People across Greater Sydney are also advised to wear masks in indoor settings such as shops and hospitality venues, in line with advice already issued to those in the Northern Beaches. ‘Stay at home’ orders in place for residents of the Northern Beaches local government area (LGA) will also continue until 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 December to control the spread of COVID-19. Further clear advice will be provided to the community before Christmas. All residents of the Northern Beaches LGA are required to stay at home, unless permitted to leave for certain reasons, under the Public Health Order issued on Saturday 19 December. Acceptable reasons for leaving home include shopping for food and other essential goods and services; travelling to work or an educational institution if working or studying from home is not possible; exercising; seeking medical care; providing carer’s responsibilities and meeting compassionate needs. It is strongly recommended masks are worn when leaving isolation for these permitted reasons. Any residents of the Northern Beaches LGA who left the area on or since Thursday 10 December 2020 must comply with the same restrictions that apply to the Northern Beaches, regardless of their current location. Non-residents who have visited the Northern Beaches on or after Thursday 10 December should monitor closely for symptoms and get tested if any appear, no matter how mild. Anyone who visited the Northern Beaches since 10 December is also urged to check the NSW Government website for locations visited by confirmed cases and follow the associated health advice for the relevant venues if they have visited any of them: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. This Public Health Order also requires the closing of hospitality venues and function centres in the Northern Beaches LGA, with the exception of businesses offering takeaway food. Gyms and places of worship will also close. Further information on the Public Health Order is available from the NSW Government website at https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-/northern-beaches Anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, is asked to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. NSW Health is treating 80 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases (95 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in the Special Health Accommodation.

09.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for all us, so I hope that today is a time to relax, spend time with loved ones and be merry!! From my family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas

08.01.2022 Twelve new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,902. There 29,607 were tests repor...ted in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 20,083 in the previous 24 hours. Of the 12 new cases to 8pm last night: Three are locally acquired, including two in a South Western Sydney family and a case in Parkes, with no source identified at this point One is linked to a previously reported case in South Eastern Sydney whose source is under investigation Three are returned travellers in hotel quarantine Five are linked to a known case or cluster, including three that are close contacts of previously reported cases linked to the August CBD cluster. The total linked to this cluster is now 52. Among today’s new cases is a contact of a previously reported case in a student at St Pauls Catholic College Greystanes and a new case in Girraween Public School, bringing the total linked to the schools to 12. Close contacts are isolating, and the schools have been cleaned and will re-open today. The source of the original infection has not been identified at this point. NSW Health is treating 86 COVID-19 cases, including six in intensive care, three of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-six per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. A case reported yesterday attended a church service at Life in the Spirit Ministry, 13/7 Lyn Parade, Prestons, on Sunday, 30 August from 12.30-2.30pm. Anyone who attended this service is considered a close contact and must be tested for COVID-19 and self-isolate for 14 days (until midnight on 13 September) even if this test is negative. Anyone who attended the following venues is considered a casual contact of a case and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, you must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received: Westfield Chatswood on Thursday, 27 August from 1pm-1.50pm Gram Café and Pancakes, Chatswood Station on Thursday, 27 August from 11.10am-12.15pm Balmain Community Pharmacy, 273 Darling Street, Balmain, on Monday, 31 August from 11am-11.20am God’s Power Ministries Heckenberg, 18/7-9 Progress Circuit, Prestons, on Sunday, 30 August from 2.50pm-3.30pm Quality Suites Camperdown in the foyer, 108 Parramatta Rd Camperdown on Saturday, 29 August 3.15-4.30pm Leaf Café & Co, Lidcombe Shopping Centre on Monday, 31 August from 11.30am-1.30pm Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates. COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away- don’t delay. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

08.01.2022 The NSW Government is investing in essential maintenance work on Fitzgerald Bridge to ensure its continued safe operation. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday ...14 September. Transport for NSW will carry out the work, which includes bridge cleaning and maintenance work, footpath repairs, joint repairs, upgrading approach barriers and installation of signage. Transport for NSW will be performing night works between 7pm-5am from Monday to Thursday for 3 weeks, weather permitting. Following this, they will perform day works between 7am-5pm from Monday thopo Thursday for 3 months, weather permitting. Day time work will take place underneath the bridge. On occasions, there will be minimal traffic impacts that may affect travel times. For more information visit roads-maritime.transport.nsw.gov.au.

06.01.2022 FINGAL BAY BEACH CLOSED Fingal Bay Beach will be closed today and tomorrow, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September, while NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service retrieve and remove a whale carcass that has washed up on shore.

04.01.2022 Nominations are now open!!!

04.01.2022 NSW Health is alerting the public to new locations visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19. One confirmed case attended Ripples restaurant in Milson’s Point on S...aturday 3 October from 8pm to 10.30pm. While contact tracing is now well underway, NSW Health can advise the details of a small number of walk-in diners in the restaurant during this time were not recorded. All diners who were in this restaurant at that time are considered close contacts and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received. NSW Health tonight also advises anyone who attended the Mazda Artarmon repair centre on Campbell Street between 7.30am and 9.30am on Friday 2 October are considered casual contacts and should immediately isolate and get tested if they develop the slightest symptoms of COVID-19. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

02.01.2022 Thankyou to all of our wonderful emergency services volunteers giving up their time this weekend to make sure we are safe this long weekend.

01.01.2022 Calling on the community to support this local family, come along to this fundraiser on the 4th of September or donate if you can. Bella & her family are in need of our love