Join Cessnock’s Recycling Revolution at latest Repair Café Published on 21 February 2025 Cessnock City Council will host its first Repair Café event of the year, helping residents breathe new life into their cherished belongings, from 10am to 12:30pm on Saturday 1 March at Branxton Community Hall. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
“Stop Screaming, I’m Scared Too”: Rod Henderson Shares Powerful Memoir Published on 19 February 2025 Kurri Kurri Library is proud to host Rod Henderson, author of the compelling memoir “Stop Screaming, I’m Scared Too” on Tuesday February 25th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Henderson will share his extraordinary experiences from 22 years of service in the Australian Army, offering a unique and enthralling perspective on life as a regular soldier. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Illegal dumping in Cessnock – it’ll cost you! Published on 14 February 2025 Cessnock City Council has launched an awareness campaign following the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) introduction of new and harsher penalties for illegal dumping. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Award-winning author Penelope Janu visits Cessnock Library Published on 13 February 2025 Cessnock City Council is delighted to welcome award-winning Australian author Penelope Janu, who will discuss her latest novel ‘The Summerfield Saddler’ and sign copies of her books at Cessnock Library between 4pm and 5pm on Monday, 17 February, 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 12 February 2025 Published on 12 February 2025 Read up on the Mayor's fortnightly column Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Handy volunteers needed for Cessnock City Council’s Repair Café Published on 07 February 2025 Cessnock City Council is on the lookout for handy volunteers to join its first Repair Café event of the year, on Saturday 1 March 10am–12:30pm at Branxton Hall. The Repair Café will provide a welcoming space to contribute to local sustainability efforts, learn new skills and breathe life back into cherished belongings. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
It’s Time to Shine: Cessnock LGA 2025 Seniors Festival Published on 06 February 2025 Cessnock City Council invites the community to participate in the upcoming 2025 Seniors Festival, set to run from the 3 March until the 16 March. In line with this year’s theme Time to Shine, the festival program encompasses a diverse line up of events, focusing on unique and engaging activities, designed to connect seniors with a range of community organisations. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Recycle your old mattress: Free drop-off event in Cessnock Published on 06 February 2025 Cessnock City Council will host a free mattress drop-off event for residents later this month. Residents are welcome to drop off their old mattresses and ensembles for re-use and recycle at the assigned location, at no cost. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Learn how to turn waste into food for gardens at composting workshop Published on 05 February 2025 Discover how easy it is to reduce organic waste in household garbage bins, and produce ‘black gold’ to feed gardens and support the environment. Beginners and advanced gardeners alike are welcome at a composting workshop at Cessnock Community Garden between 9am and 12pm on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Five-star safety rating for Cessnock, Branxton pools Published on 05 February 2025 Royal Life Saving NSW has recognised Cessnock City Council’s pools at Cessnock and Branxton as being exceptionally safe. The swimming facilities have been designated the well-recognised 5 Star Water Safety Partner Accreditation – each scoring 98 per cent during Royal Life Saving Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments in late 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases