Community events planned to mark National Reconciliation Week Published on 16 May 2025 Strengthening relationships will be the focus of National Reconciliation Week 2025, with free and accessible public events planned in the Cessnock local government area. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Discover the Story Behind Burning Mountain with Author Darcy Tindale Published on 08 May 2025 Cessnock City Council invites readers and fans of crime fiction to a captivating author talk with Darcy Tindale at Cessnock Library on Saturday 17 May, from 11am – 12pm, where she will discuss her latest novel, Burning Mountain. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Local treasure Delma Whyte named Cessnock’s 16th Freeman of the City Published on 08 May 2025 Delma Whyte has been officially named Freeman of the City of Cessnock.The 16th person to have earned the title since Cessnock City Council first presented the award in 1994, Mrs Whyte was honoured at a civic reception at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock’s auditorium. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Support local food heroes for a chance to win drive-in tickets Published on 05 May 2025 Take a minute or two to praise one of the many exceptional local food businesses in the Cessnock local government area this month and you could be off to see a movie at the drive-in, as part of Cessnock City Council’s Support Local campaign. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
Community input needed for Sawyers Gully Flood Study Published on 02 May 2025 Cessnock City Council has engaged WMAwater Pty Ltd to undertake a flood study for the Sawyers Gully Urban Investigation Area (SGUIA). Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Spotlight on legal considerations to help residents plan for future Published on 02 May 2025 Cessnock Library will host a free information session on wills, estates, enduring guardianship, and power of attorney between 10am and 11am on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Hidden gem of the Hunter Valley nominated for top tourism gong Published on 24 April 2025 Wollombi is in the running for NSW’s 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards in the Tiny Towns category, with populations under 1500. The 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards, run by the NSW Tourism Association, brings a focus to regional towns, highlighting tourism gems from coast to country, outback, mountains, and river communities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Strategic tone set for future of Cessnock LGA Published on 17 April 2025 Cessnock City Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Community Strategic Plan - Together Cessnock 2040, which sets out a long-term vision for the local government area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Koala Habitat Study launches to help conserve local populations Published on 17 April 2025 In the face of growing threats to koala habitats, Cessnock City Council is partnering with the NSW Koala Strategy and launching a comprehensive study aimed at identifying koala habitat and building knowledge of the local koala population to better understand how to protect this iconic species. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
New exhibition explores rich history of Hunter’s retail heart Published on 11 April 2025 Cessnock City Library will be home to a new exhibition celebrating local heritage – ‘Co-operative Stores: The Hunter’s Retail Heart’ – for the duration of May as part of the Australian Heritage Festival. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases