UPON a review of the implementation of Smart Parking in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens Council have voted to extend the application further into Fly Point, and begin the process of installation for Shoal Bay as well. The program saw paid parking metres placed in key parking lots in Nelson Bay. Hourly rates

GATHERING on Tuesday 26 September, Port Stephens Council members discussed and made decisions on two development applications, one in Nelson Bay and one in Corlette. These applications presented a challenge to Council who had to weigh genuine community benefit and a family’s dream home against the very weighty concerns raised by

LAUDING a trial program which sought to raise community awareness of and engagement in the development process within Port Stephens, councillors have elected to extend the campaign. DAs submitted for council approval will continue to be made available to Port Stephens residents via an email subscription service as well as prominent

HOME prices in the Hunter (excluding Newcastle) increased by 1.36 percent in the past quarter, contributing to a year-on-year increase in home prices of 2.61 percent, according to PropTrack’s Home Price Index, released on October 1. In regional NSW, home prices increased in September, up 0.36 percent. Advertise with News of

MOTORISTS are advised changed traffic conditions will continue on Masonite Road for site establishment works for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace. The work will require temporary lane closures, traffic control and reduced speed limits during work hours for the safety of workers and road users. Advertise with News of