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Sail Port Stephens

13 April to 3 May 2026

Sail Port Stephens is an annual yachting regatta series held in the pristine waters of Port Stephens over April and May.

The event offers great sailing for all classes of boats plus a vibrant social and entertainment program. It's family-friendly, affordable and fun.

You can drive to Port Stephens from Sydney in less than 3 hours. Alternatively, fly from Melbourne or Queensland direct to Newcastle Airport. There's a wide range of accommodation available to suit any budget.

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Ministerial media release

36,000 drivers a day set to benefit as Hillsborough Road upgrade moves ahead

The Hillsborough Road upgrade is moving ahead, with the contract now signed to deliver the first stage of this long-awaited project for Lake Macquarie.
Ministerial media release

Mothers given more birthing options at Blue Mountains Hospital

Women and families in the Blue Mountains region now have greater choice in their maternity care, with Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital introducing the option for eligible women to have a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC).
Ministerial media release

Secure Digital Birth Certificates now available in NSW

In an Australian first, people born in NSW who are aged 16 to 21 now have the option to set up a Digital Birth Certificate, making it easier to access their identification.
Ministerial media release

Foundations set for the Ryde Hospital Redevelopment

Work to deliver the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital Redevelopment has reached a key milestone, with the completion of the first major concrete pour.
Ministerial media release

$120,000 boost for feral rabbit control in the Riverina

The Minns Labor Government is ramping up efforts to tackle feral rabbits in the Riverina, providing an additional $120,000 to support local councils’ on-ground control efforts including baiting and warren ripping.

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