In a heartfelt plea, Mayor Jay Suvaal of Cessnock has appealed to Australian Community News (ACM) to reverse its recent call to discontinue the publication of the long-standing Cessnock Advertiser. Mayor Suvaal expressed deep sorrow at the end of the 60-year-old community voice, emphasizing its significance as a weekly source of local news for residents.
Reflecting on the contributions of past editors, such as Bruce Wilson and Krystal Sellars, the Mayor highlighted the integral role played by the newspaper in shaping the region’s communal narrative.
The Cessnock region has been witnessing rapid growth, emerging as the second fastest growing local government area in regional New South Wales. Mayor Suvaal emphasized the vital role played by the Advertiser in keeping the residents informed about the latest developments and events across the LGA, making its discontinuation a disheartening prospect for the local community.
As the leader of the Cessnock City Council, Mayor Suvaal earnestly implored the senior executives of Australian Community News to explore alternative strategies for maintaining this indispensable news service for the community. The Mayor’s call for reconsideration echoes the sentiment shared by many residents who have relied on the Advertiser as a trusted source of information, connecting the diverse neighborhoods within the Cessnock region.
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