Pilot Job Shuttle Program
Pilot Job Shuttle Program The Cessnock to Wine Country Pilot Job Shuttle Program is expected to commence in June 2023 following a resolution at the September Cessnock City Council meeting. The program promises to connect Cessnock workers with jobs in the vineyards by providing low cost transport between the two destinations seven days per week….
New Fire Rating System
New Fire Rating System With the upcoming fire season, it is important to understand the new changes to the fire rating system to help protect your business from the risk of fire. From September 1 2022 new fire danger ratings will be implemented. This is important to take note of as it involves a change…
Huntlee Park Grand Opening
Huntlee Park Grand Opening Cessnock City Council is proud to announce the opening of Huntlee Park and is inviting the community to come and celebrate its opening and explore this new community facility. To celebrate the occasion, a fun morning of activities has been organised at the park after the opening ceremony at 9am. Activities…
Public Holiday September 22, 2022
22 September 2022 Public Holiday The Prime Minister has announced Thursday 22 September, 2022 will be a National Day of Mourning to observe Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the full media release can be viewed here. This results in a National Public Holiday with Public Holiday rules and entitlements applying. The Fair Work Ombudsman holds…
VERTO: Self-Employment Assistance
VERTO: Self-employment Assistance Looking to start your own business? Already in small business and finding it more challenging than expected? Let VERTO support you to turn your business idea into reality or existing small business into a viable business through the Self-Employment Assistance program. The program allows you to choose the level of support and…
Guide to Mediation
Guide to mediation The NSW Small Business Commission has released a new guide on its mediation service and how it can help resolve business disputes, potentially avoiding the time and expense of going to a court or tribunal. Getting into a dispute can, at times, be an unavoidable part of running a business, whether it…
Register for a shorter domain name
Businesses can register for a new shorter ‘.au’ domain name which matches existing businesses website domains. Instead of mybusiness.com.au, for example, the same business can now register “mybusiness.au” Registrations will close on 20 September, 2022. Applications can be submitted to current domain name registrars or via participating auDA accredited registrars, auDA said that websites with…
Hunter Innovation Festival is back!
The Hunter Innovation Festival is back for 2021, kicking off on Monday 3rd of May, until Sunday the 16th, with this year’s festival theme ‘Innovate to Regenerate.’ Made up of more than 40 events, the festival aims to connect, inspire, educate and promote a culture of innovation throughout the Hunter. The events will range from…
Breaking down the barriers to job growth and economic recovery
Motivated to break down the barriers to job growth and support our economic recovery the Australian Government announced on 9 December 2020 the Industrial Relations Reforms. The reforms were developed after extensive consultation involving the Government and employer and employee groups to find solutions that will support struggling businesses, as well as protect and enhance…
New Consumer Travel Support Program
Update: Grants have now closed Applications are now open for travel agents and tour arrangement service providers impacted by COVID-19 to apply for a one-off payment. The COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program provides a one-off grant to help travel agents and tour arrangement service providers stay viable. The funding is being offered to assist businesses…
Research & Development Tax Incentive
Are you new to the R & D Tax Incentive? Join representatives from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and AusIndustry for an upcoming information session. We’ll guide you through key eligibility criteria that you should review and assess before you apply, explain the application process and provide tips for record keeping. If you are new to the…
Richmond Vale Rail Trail one step closer to becoming a reality
Another milestone towards the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) becoming a reality has been achieved with a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) now on public exhibition. The proposed trail is a 32km cycling and walking track along the former Richmond Vale railway between Kurri Kurri and Hexham/Shortland. This regionally significant trail traverses the three Local…