The Cessnock Dream Is Under Attack The Cessnock Dream was simple: a home with space, a backyard for the kids, and a lifestyle you couldn’t find in the city. It was freedom, community, and room to breathe. That’s the Cessnock that built families, friendships, and futures. Now, that dream is under threat. The new housing plan discussion papers have been released — pushed under the guise of “affordable” and “modern.” — is about high-density living, tiny lots, and rows of sardine-can dwellings. Make no mistake: this isn’t about the people of Cessnock. It’s about cramming bodies into boxes and ticking bureaucratic boxes...