Author explores purr-fect pairing of great writers and their cats Published on 18 November 2025 Cessnock Library is inviting all literature, literary chat, and animal lovers to a truly charming event as highly regarded historian and lecturer Susannah Fullerton reveals the surprising influence of feline companions on some of the world’s greatest authors. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Newcastle Permanent Carols in the Park announced for 2025 Published on 14 November 2025 Shake-off the picnic blanket and get your best singing voices ready, because Newcastle Permanent Carols in the Park is set to be anything but a silent night at Cessnock Sportsground on Friday 5 December! Gates open for the much-loved annual event at 5.30pm, with carols starting at 7pm, and the evening culminating in a fireworks spectacular at 9pm. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
New councillor elected on countback in Cessnock LGA Published on 10 November 2025 Cessnock City Council welcomes its newest councillor, Deborah Dunne, who was elected in a recent NSW Electoral Commission countback of votes. The result marks the beginning of Clr Dunne’s first term as an elected local government representative. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Author to shine light on path to brighter future Published on 05 November 2025 Author and activist Jack Toohey will stop at Cessnock Library to speak about, and sign copies of, his new book Better Things Are Possible: How Rebellious Hope Will Change The World between 11am and 12pm on Saturday 15 November. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 5 November 2025 Published on 05 November 2025 Read up on the Mayor's fortnightly column. Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Share the festive spirit: Annual Christmas Appeal launches Published on 04 November 2025 Help make someone’s Christmas merry and bright this year by donating a gift or food to those in need in our community, as part of Cessnock City Council’s annual Christmas Appeal. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Grants available to refresh local heritage sites across Cessnock LGA Published on 31 October 2025 Applications are now open for Cessnock City Council’s 2025/26 Local Heritage Fund, with grants of up to $2000 available to help spruce-up heritage listed properties and homes. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Award-winning author to unravel gripping new novel at Cessnock Library Published on 30 October 2025 International best-selling and award-winning Australian author Tea Cooper will discuss her highly anticipated new novel The Tangled Web between 10.30am and 11.30am on Saturday 1 November at Cessnock Library. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Your chance to see local treasures that shed light on our past Published on 24 October 2025 Travel back in time for a captivating evening as Cessnock Library hosts ‘Night at the Museum: Local History Uncovered!’ on Thursday 30 October 2025, from 5.30pm to 7pm. The free event will feature esteemed members and dedicated volunteers from Sir Edgeworth David Memorial Museum and Coalfields Local History Association Inc, and Greta Historical Museum. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Applications open for 2026 Cessnock Youth Ambassador Program Published on 22 October 2025 Cessnock City Council is calling on passionate young people aged 11 to 18 who live, work or study in the Cessnock region to apply for their 2026 Youth Ambassador Program. The program provides a unique platform for young people to have their voices heard, influence local decision-making and help shape the future of youth services and initiatives across the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases