New Community Building Partnership Program
The NSW Community Building Partnership program awards grants for community infrastructure projects are now opened. The NSW Government is investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Since 2009, the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program has awarded more than $362 million to over 16,600…
Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate
If you’re the owner of a small business, a sole trader or a not-for-profit organisation, you may be eligible for a rebate of $1500. The NSW Government is providing a new rebate to help small businesses, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations with the cost of government fees and charges. The aim of the Small Business…
Hold your horses for the return of local endurance ride
The Watagan Mountains Endurance Ride Committee are excited to welcome back the Watagan Mountains Endurance Ride to the Hunter Valley Region. 150 plus endurance enthusiast are expected to return with their noble steads to descend on Quorrobolong on the weekend of 17 and 18 April 2021. The endurance ride has a long history within the…
Recruitment and Industry Advice workshop a success!
Cessnock City Council’s Economic Development team and Training NSW was pleased with the success of their recent Recruitment and Industry Advice workshop. Held on 24 March, the business event featured four recruitment and industry experts including: Karla Notman, Federal Employment Facilitator for the Hunter Region Phillipa Hibbert, Director, Delivery and Employer Engagement Sue-Ellen Evans NSW…
Export assistance grants of up to $10,000 now available
Would you like financial assistance with export costs? Are you currently exporting or were you exporting prior to the impacts of COVID-19, bushfires or drought? Do you have a minimum of three full time equivalent employees? Applications for the NSW Government Export Assistance Grants are open. The $10 million NSW Government Export Assistance Grants scheme…
New initiative to help combat men’s mental health
Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) has launched their new initiative, You’ve got this mate, to help combat men’s mental health. You’ve got this mate is a dedicated website for rural men, young, old and everyone in between which provides action-focussed tips and information to help men reach their best possible mental health. Designed in…
Applications now open for the 2021 Mayoral Scholarship Program
Cessnock City Council are thrilled to announce applications are now open for the 2021 Mayoral Scholarship Program. Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) residents who are pursuing further study or training in 2021 are being encouraged to apply for the Program. The objective of the Scholarship Program is to become a catalyst for developing the skills…
Pokolbin named top NSW destination and 2nd in Australia by Wotif
Pokolbin has been announced by Wotif.com as the top NSW destination, and second place nationally, in the Wotif 2021 Aussie Town of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, Wotif’s Aussie Town of the Year awards recognise ten locations across the country for their contribution to Australian tourism. Designed to celebrate the many Australian…
Doing business with Council
Did you know the Cessnock City Council is a big customer when it comes to business?! We love buying locally, and to make doing business easier with Council we have produced a guide to take you through being a supplier. In an effort to take the confusion out of the procurement process the “Doing Business…
Fourth generation wine maker focuses on sustainability
Avoiding waste is not easy, in fact, it takes thought and effort and that’s where the Waste Avengers Blog come into play. Created for all to read and join in the discussion to avoid waste and save the planet, The Waste Avengers Blog is about making waste prevention easier through the sharing of local personal…
Cessnock City Council 2021 Mayoral Scholarship – Sponsorship Callout
Supporting our local economic future Cessnock City Council is seeking like-minded businesses to join us in our aim to grow and develop our people through supporting the Mayoral Scholarship Program. The Mayoral Scholarship Program is an initiative of Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent to assist local residents in achieving their educational goals. The objective of…
Implementing remote work successfully
The adoption of new virtual ways and the increase of a remote workforce has been fast tracked due to the current pandemic. While work will most likely never return to what it once was, it’s predicted that the future will be one that leverages the best of both virtual and face-to-face experiences. This has left…