Where do pelicans travel and how far do they go? You might be surprised
A pelican banded as part of a research project in Victoria last year, and last seen in March, is spotted more than 700 kilometres away in northern New South Wales.
Koala calls the couch home
A woman from the NSW region of Port Stephens comes home to find a koala has made itself very comfortable on her lounge.
Fewer submissions on Soldiers Point marina expansion plan
A decision won't be made on a controversial marina extension at Soldiers Point until at least early next year.
Soldiers Point marina plan resurrected
Soliders Point residents say it is arrogant the developers of a massive marina extension have re-lodged virtually the same plans that were knocked back last year.
RFS trials 'fire boat' in Port Stephens
The Rural Fire Service says a trial of a dedicated 'fire boat' in Port Stephens has proven there is a great need for one in the region.
Port Stephens oyster growers meet to discuss storm recovery
Port Stephens oyster growers are hoping an industry meeting today will help boost morale, in the wake of the April super storm.
Port Stephens turtle deaths sparks calls to ban wide mouth traps
An environmental group has backed calls to ban a type of recreational crab fishing gear, blamed for killing more than half a dozen turtles at Port Stephens this year.
Koalas find habitat haven in Port Stephens school playground
A Port Stephens public school has become home to an increasing number of koalas as their habitat rapidly declines.
New oyster breed fighting fit in Port Stephens
At a time when the Port Stephens oyster industry is still reeling from a mass fish kill, one species of oysters is fighting fit.
Soldiers Point marina expansion rejected by the JRPP
A proposal for $1.1 million expansion of the Soldiers Point marina at Port Stephens has been rejected, after a strong community campaign against it.
Marina development should be rejected: Port Stephens Council
Soldiers Point residents have welcomed a Port Stephens Council decision to recommend the refusal of a controversial marina expansion, saying the proponents failed to provide vital environmental information.
Residents welcome further assessment of marina expansion
Opponents of a controversial marina expansion in Soldiers Point are celebrating a minor victory, after the developer was ordered to complete an in-depth environmental assessment.
Council orders environmental probe into proposed marina
The applicant of a controversial Port Stephens marina is being forced to do an in-depth environmental probe, despite council previously saying one was not needed.
Concerns over Port Stephens marina expansion
It has been revealed concerns were raised about a marina extension in Soldiers Point more than two years ago, from a former staffer of Port Stephens Council.
Tomaree licencees get on the front foot over lock outs
Licencees on the Tomaree Peninsula say they hope a lockout that is to be introduced next month will curb anti-social behaviour.
Deaths decimate Port Stephens oyster farms
Millions of oysters in the Hunter region are dying and no-one can figure out why. Farmers have lost entire crops of Pacific oysters and are considering abandoning the variety altogether.
Mass oyster deaths leave industry shell-shocked
Port Stephens oyster farmers are struggling after the mystery death of millions of Pacific oysters.
Police hunt man over stolen luxury boat
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the theft of a $1 million boat at Port Stephens.
Thieves steal thousands of oysters
Thieves have stolen thousands of oysters at Port Stephens after raiding a local lease.
Fears marina expansion will cause coastal erosion
An internationally recognised marine ecologist says he fears a $1 million expansion of the Soldiers Point Marina will cause coastal erosion and other harm to the environment.
Two separate Port Stephens boating incidents
An 83-year-old man has been flown to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital after a near drowning incident at Port Stephens this morning.
Local marina takes out national gong
Soldiers Point Marina in Port Stephens has been named the country's best marina for 2011.
Man injured, boats destroyed in marina fire
A man has been injured and three boats destroyed in a marina fire at Port Stephens, north of Newcastle.