Tributes flood in for bus crash victims: 'a devastating loss' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the incident 'horrific'. Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2023
Tensions rise as Cessnock councillors accused of racism in Voice, cultural policy debate 'Abuse is abuse, or I'll claim myself to be Aboriginal.' Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2023
Cessnock councillor faces fifth code-of-conduct censure motion in 18 months The independent says each investigation costs ratepayers about $35,000. Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2023
Why Hunter mayor says road cash alone won't fix pothole problem "We really need long term solutions, supported by substantial ongoing investment from all levels of government." Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023
Council opposition as Huntlee housing lots as small as 217m2 approved Cessnock mayor Jay Suvaal said councillors were standing with the community by objecting to the approval of the Urban One lots. Newcastle Herald · Nov 22, 2022
$50 million for road repairs a 'drop in the pothole', says Hunter mayor "A literal drop in the pothole" is how Cessnock mayor Jay Suvaal has described the state government's $50 million kitty to fix local roads. Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2022
New gallery preserving Greta army and migrant camp's proud history "We do not have anywhere to go for remembrance, as there are no buildings left at the camp," she said. Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022
Cessnock nurse poised for seat in Parliament The wife of mayor Jay Suvaal is poised to claim a place in NSW Parliament after Labor's right faction handed her an unbeatable position on the party's upper house ticket. Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022
Topics: Learn to BBQ online in new TAFE course Launching in time for Father's Day, the course cost comes in at less than $150. Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022
Councils join forces in call for Testers Hollow road design to be 'reconsidered' Cessnock and Maitland councils will join forces to request a meeting with NSW Regional Roads and Transport Minister Sam Farraway to discuss the design of the new road at Testers Hollow after issues arose in the recent flood. Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2022
Hunter council leaders 'confident' after ministerial meeting Representatives from Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils were part of a roundtable meeting with federal MP Kristy McBain last week. Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2022
Hunter council's bid to allow parking on footpaths, nature strips Normally councils just enforce the parking rules, but one Hunter mayor is hoping they can change them. Newcastle Herald · Jun 23, 2022