Published 13 days ago • loading... • Updated 13 days agoShow Less IconCouncil 'Living Beyond Its Means' Votes for Financial Revival Plan An audit found savings and extra revenue that cut the forecast deficit to $1.79 million without staff redundancies, councillors said.Summary by Newcastle HeraldCessnock City Council achieved a $16.5 million budget turnaround, cutting an $18.3m deficit without a 40 per cent rate hike or job losses. Discover how.Share menu4 Articles4 ArticlesAllLeft3Center1RightSearch IconSort Icondungogchronicle.com.auNewcastle HeraldLean LeftView articleCaret Right Icongloucesteradvocate.com.auLean LeftView articleCaret Right Iconcessnockadvertiser.com.auLean LeftView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesCenterFactualityOwnershipCouncil 'living beyond its means' votes for financial revival planCessnock City Council achieved a $16.5 million budget turnaround, cutting an $18.3m deficit without a 40 per cent rate hike or job losses. Discover how.13 days agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources4Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated12 days agoBias Distribution75% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon75% of the sources lean Left75% LeftL 75%C 25%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageNewcastle Herald broke the news in Newcastle, Australia 13 days ago on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsCessnock Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsCessnock Plus IconShow All