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Events bring our community together, they showcase our destination, attract visitors, create economic outcomes and improve the vibrancy of our town centres.

Attracting and supporting events is increasingly becoming an important way for Council to grow our local economy, ease seasonal fluctuations and support local economic development. Successful events require careful and considerate planning. We work with event organisers to ensure events are run safely and cause minimal disruption to our local residents, stakeholders and businesses.

This guide provides advice to help you navigate the application process, understand the statutory requirements to help you deliver a safe, wellcoordinated and successful event.

GUUDJI YIIGU

(GOO-JEE IK-KOO) The Worimi Traditional Owners’ Welcome to Country

The Port Stephens local government area (LGA) is part of the Worimi Aboriginal Nation and is the traditional land of the Worimi people. Council values the unique status of Aboriginal people as traditional owners and custodians of lands and waters, including those of the Port Stephens LGA.