Steve George - Labor for Cessnock

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

Raising the BARR – Week ending 11/7/2025. Clayton Barr MP in the news, read about his work for the people of the NSW Electorate of Cessnock.

19/07/2025

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸

𝐻𝒾𝑔𝒽 𝒯𝑒𝒶 𝐹𝓊𝓃𝒹𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓈𝑒𝓇

📅 Saturday, 16th August
✨ Join us for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, and giving back.

More details to follow — we can’t wait to see you there!

16/07/2025

📅 Save the Date Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network are hosting a community consultation at ECBC on 6 August.

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

Congratulations Councillor Hawkins! ✌️

Cessnock City Council welcomes back former Deputy Mayor and three-term councillor James Hawkins, who was officially sworn in this morning as the newly elected Ward A Councillor.

James has been elected to the position via a countback election conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission following the resignation of former Mayor Jay Suvaal, Councillor Hawkins embarks on his fourth term serving the Cessnock community.

Great to have you back, James.

Cessnock City Council meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Members of the public are welcome to attend in-person or online via the live stream on Council’s YouTube channel. A full schedule of meeting dates is available here: www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/meetings

11/07/2025

02/07/2025

Su***de has, unfortunately, touched many of our lives.

One in eight men struggle with depression, but blokes don’t have the best reputation for talking about our feelings.

For Men’s Health Week, we’re encouraging our members to learn how to reach out, and intervene if they’ve got a mate that doesn’t seem to be doing too well recently.

For this, we have adapted the ALEC model developed by R U OK, which is a guide on how to have those difficult, awkward conversations with someone you care about

Ask - Start by asking how they’re feeling. It’s worth mentioning any changes you’ve picked up on.

Use a prompt like,
"You haven’t seemed yourself lately – are you feeling OK?"

Trust your instinct. Remember, people often say "I'm fine" when they’re not, so don't be afraid to ask twice.

Listen - Give them your full attention. Let him know you’re hearing what he’s saying and you’re not judging. You don’t have to diagnose problems or offer solutions, but asking questions lets him know you’re listening.

Ask a question like,
"That can't be easy – how long have you felt this way?"

Encourage Action - Help them focus on simple things that might improve how they feel. Are they getting enough sleep? Are they exercising and eating well? Maybe there’s something that’s helped in the past – it’s worth asking.

Suggest that he share how he’s feeling with others he trusts. This will make things easier for both of you. And if he’s felt low for more than two weeks, suggest that he chat to his doctor.

Check In - Suggest you catch up soon – in person if you can. If you can’t manage a meet-up, make time for a call, or drop him a message. This helps to show that you care; plus, you’ll get a feel for whether he’s feeling any better.

02/07/2025

Thanks to New South Wales Rugby League and Westpac for your support for Mid North Coast communities and partnering with NSW Government to rebuild local supporting clubs.

I joined Steve Kamper and over 200 kids today in the lead up to Origin 3 NSW Blues 💙🩵💙

02/07/2025

ORGANIC GARDENING / SUSTAINABILITY

Enrolling into a course in Skills for Further Learning and Engagement 10973NAT-01V01

Course description: Learn about soils, weather patterns and biodiversity. Growing food in an organic and ethical way enhances the health of your family and community as well as helping the environment and the planet.

We have spots available in our night class

Course outcomes include:
• Knowledge of some different types of local soils and how to improve them
• Soil organisms and beneficial insects
• Knowledge of the local weather patterns and the types of fruits and vegetables suitable to grow in this region
• Knowledge of companion planting
• Composting
• Natural fertilisers and pest control
• Watering methods and systems to help conserve water and reduce water damage to the plants
• Community Connections

Date: WEDNESDAYS 6th August – 19th November 5.30pm-8.30pm

Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your green thumb, this hands-on course is a great way to grow your knowledge — and your garden!

To get involved contact Kaycee via phone or email:
[email protected] or 0497 351 684
RTO 90003

02/07/2025

We've got a busy few months ahead at Cessnock Business Chamber!
Get your tickets for our July business breakfast here:
https://cessnockchamber.com.au/events/business-update-breakfast-16th-july-2025/

And save the date for all of the below ⬇️

18/06/2025

🏟 Big News for Weston Bears FC Park! 🏟

Construction kicked off on Monday 9 June 2025 on a major upgrade to the home of the Weston Bears Football Club (Newcastle Premier League)! ⚽

🔨 What’s on the way:

Refurbished grandstand transformed into clubrooms, canteen, office & lounge

New team changerooms, referee facilities & gym

Spectator toilets, improved accessibility & new pathways

Expanded car park & landscaping

This project is part of the Weston Bears Park Masterplan (2020), developed with input from the club, juniors, local workers club and the community.

💰 Proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program with support from Cessnock City Council.

👏 Well done to the Australian Labor Party Government for backing projects like this that deliver for local communities.

📄 Full list of funded NSW projects from the Growing Regions Program in the comments 👇

🗓 Work runs from June 2025 to Feb 2026 (weather permitting)
📍 Weston Bears Park, 3 Government Road, Weston NSW

A massive step forward for local sport and community facilities! 💪⚽