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…
New Year, new goals!
As a new year rolls around, it is a great time to take a close look at your business and what you would like to achieve over the next 12 months. Good financial advice is critical for business growth. Accountants and financial advisors can help you define your business goals and help create a plan…
Opening the gates of equal opportunity
Equal opportunity at Cessnock Toyota Stephanie Nella is one of a rare group of female mechanics in a heavily male dominated industry. Stephanie’s passion for cars started when she would help her father when he was conducting light service on his own car – inspiring young Stephanie to take that career path years later. Stephanie…
Local campuses offering short courses to bridge skills gap
Are you looking to retrain into a new career? Are you a displaced worker? Are you looking for a new work challenge or opportunity to give back to your industry? TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri and Cessnock campus are offering a range of short courses for eligible NSW residents. The opportunity inspires one to study and…
Council and HVWTA united in collaborative approach
In a monumental move that will see enormous potential unlocked for local tourism operators in Australia’s most visited wine region, last Wednesday evening Cessnock City Council (CCC) approved the formation of a Joint Tourism Services Agreement between the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA). It is anticipated…
Micro Businesses and Single Touch Payroll
By now most people have heard of Single Touch Payroll (STP). If not, it’s a relatively new process that requires businesses to report employee earnings and superannuation to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) each pay period via an online report. This has been rolled out progressively since 1 July 2018 for large businesses, and 1…
$111,600 in grants and sponsorships awarded supporting local business
Cessnock City Council is supporting local business through the annual Economic Development Grants and Sponsorships Program awarding $111,600 to support local business and stimulate economic growth. The program offers funding to Advance Cessnock City Partners, this includes business chambers, tourism bodies, training providers and community organisations. Council has approved funding for seven applications. Cessnock…
New initiative encourages locals to support locals
Cessnock City Council have partnered with local business chambers and associations to launch a new campaign aimed at encouraging community support for businesses across the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The ‘Support Local’ campaign has been designed to raise awareness of the importance of shopping and buying local during these difficult times. A key component…