新南威尔士州于12月24日至1月26日在斯蒂芬斯港禁止机动船只, 以提升安全, New South Wales bans motorized boats in Port Stephens from Dec. 24 to Jan. 26 to boost safety, sparking mixed reactions.

新南威尔士州于12月24日至1月26日在史蒂芬斯港为有动力船只推出试验禁区, New South Wales is launching a trial exclusion zone for powered vessels in Port Stephens from December 24 to January 26 to address safety concerns from reckless jet-ski use, though exact boundaries remain undisclosed. 禁令适用于所有机动船,并引起好坏参半:当地企业所有者担心假期期间的旅游和收入损失,而居民和环境倡导者则支持这项行动,并列举了游泳者和野生动物面临的风险。 The ban applies to all motorized boats and has drawn mixed reactions: local business owners worry about tourism and revenue losses during the holiday season, while residents and environmental advocates support the move, citing risks to swimmers and wildlife. 一些企业主支持针对广泛限制的执法。 Some business owners back targeted enforcement over broad restrictions. 由于信息有限,旅游业经营者表示不确定。 Tourism operators express uncertainty due to limited information. 新南威尔士州运输公司说,行业反馈影响了试验,而正在进行的沟通将指导其评价。 Transport for NSW says industry feedback shaped the trial and that ongoing communication will guide its evaluation.