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First-ever Skills Audit of coal workers released to back today’s coal jobs, and plan for the future

A haul truck carrying coal at an open cut mine in the Hunter coal region
For the first time, a full state-wide audit of the skills and occupations that make up the state’s coal workforce has been undertaken, as the Minns Labor Government delivers on…
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Funding announced to conserve war memorials across NSW

The First World War Memorial Gates at Aberdare Cemetery, Cessnock
Maitland’s war memorials are among 48 memorials across 25 local government areas receiving nearly $285,000 of Minns Labor Government funding for essential conservation to ensure the service and sacrifice of…
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$10.5 million to boost Hunter, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regional communities’ lifestyles and economies

Conceptual artwork of the Greta Central Oval amenities upgrade, one of the funded Active Regional Communities projects
The Minns Labor Government is investing $10.5 million into 30 local projects to enhance community facilities and services across the local government areas of Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Mid-Coast,…
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Securing long-term jobs for the Hunter: HVO approval strikes right balance

A haul truck on the haul road at Hunter Valley Operations open cut coal mine near Singleton
The Minns Labor Government welcomes the determination by the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to approve continuation of one of the State’s largest mining operations, subject to strict conditions, in a…
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$138m Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment reaches highest point of construction as CT Scanner is locked in

Artist's impression of the redeveloped Cessnock Hospital, Jurd Street entrance
The Cessnock community is a step closer to modern, state-of-the-art health facilities, with construction of the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment reaching its highest point. Patients at Cessnock Hospital will also soon…
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Aboriginal-led organisations encouraged to apply for funding to deliver primary prevention initiatives through sport

Aboriginal-led organisations in the Electorate of Cessnock can apply for a share of $625,000 for primary prevention initiatives that use sport and active recreation to address the drivers of domestic,…
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Defibrillator grants return for sporting clubs in the Cessnock Electorate

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program – grants of up to $3,000 for sporting clubs in the Cessnock Electorate
Community sporting organisations across the Electorate of Cessnock can now apply for grants of up to $3,000 to purchase potentially life-saving defibrillators through the 2026 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.…
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More than $4 million invested to strengthen firefighting fleet

New NSW Rural Fire Service firefighting vehicles for Lower Hunter brigades
More than $4.1 million worth of firefighting vehicles will be officially handed over to NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigades across the Lower Hunter District. Volunteers and local representatives will…
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Sport clubs in the Cessnock Electorate can score a win with vital grant funding

Local Sport Grant Program – grant funding for sport clubs in the Cessnock Electorate
Sporting organisations across the Electorate of Cessnock can take advantage of up to $4.65 million in funding following the opening of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The Program…
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Grants now open to prevent gender-based violence

16 Days of Activism Grant Program – grants to prevent gender-based violence
The Minns Labor Government is working with local communities to build a safer New South Wales through the 16 Days of Activism Grant Program to help stop violence before it…
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