Thank you for your support and feedback through 2021. Our region has once again faced a challenging year with courage, compassion and resilience, and we are proud to be a part of this amazing community.

Everyone here at the Advertiser wishes you and your family a safe and happy New Year.

Today's paper (December 15) is the final printed edition of the newspaper for 2021, as the team here takes a well-earned break.

The newspaper will be back in print on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Local news coverage will continue throughout the holiday period at cessnockadvertiser.com.au.

Did you know you can read the Advertiser in full on our website? Check out today's paper at www.cessnockadvertiser.com.au/digital-print-edition.

If you didn't receive your home-delivered copy this week, lodge your inquiry at https://client.ivehub.com.au/queries/acm.