Councillors to vote on application for Special Variation of rates Published on 07 January 2026 Cessnock City Council will meet on 14 January 2026 to vote on recommendations expected to contribute to Council’s financial sustainability into the future, following an in-depth independent investigation and a comprehensive community engagement campaign. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Flags Lowered at Cessnock City Council Buildings in Honour of Victims Published on 15 December 2025 Cessnock City Council and Mayor Daniel Watton extend their heartfelt sympathy to the Waverley community and Jewish communities throughout Australia following the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday. As a sign of respect, flags at Cessnock City Council buildings will be lowered in remembrance of the lives lost. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Mayoral Column - 12 December 2025 Published on 12 December 2025 Read up on the Mayor's fortnightly column. Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Kurri Kurri Library closed as upgrades brought forward Published on 04 December 2025 Planned upgrades at Kurri Kurri Library have been brought forward to this month, after a recent severe storm caused water damage to the roof of the popular facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Share your Plan B and go into the draw to win a new camping swag Published on 28 November 2025 Licenced venues in Cessnock LGA are giving away new swags as part of an anti-drink-driving awareness campaign: What’s your Plan B? – Win a Swag Competition. Scan the QR code at participating premises until 14 December 2025 and tell us your Plan B to avoid drink-driving, in order to go into the running to win one of four camping swags worth $250 each. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Businesses to make windows sparkle with Christmas spirit across LGA Published on 26 November 2025 Christmas is less than a month away, so there’s no better time turn on the festive spirit at your business for the community to enjoy. Windows That Sparkle: Cessnock Business Christmas Window Display Competition is open for nominations until 5pm Sunday 30 November, with public voting then set to run from 1 to 15 December. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 26 November 2025 Published on 26 November 2025 Read up on the Mayor's fortnightly column. Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Stuart Coupe unveils the dark underbelly of entertainment Published on 25 November 2025 Prepare to delve into a captivating exposé of Australia's criminal past at Cessnock Library as celebrated music industry commentator, author, and broadcaster Stuart Coupe presents his latest work: Saffron Incorporated – The First King of the Cross and Fifty Years of Sex, Murder, Music and Mayhem. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
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