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
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
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
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
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
Master illusionist brings timeless magic to Cessnock Library Published on 17 October 2025 Cessnock Library is thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind intergenerational event – ‘Timeless Magic: Grandparents and Grandchildren Adventure’, featuring master illusionist Joel from JD’s World of Magic. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Local author to discuss new tale of love, loss, and human connection Published on 10 October 2025 Local author Lauren Norley will speak about her debut novel The Moments I’ll Never Forget at Kurri Kurri Library from 5.30pm on Tuesday 2 December. The work of adult fiction follows characters Lucy and Patrick – two strangers united by grief as they embark on a world journey. The book explores themes of love, loss, and human connection. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Drop off your unwanted mattresses this October Published on 02 October 2025 Cessnock LGA residents will soon have another chance to legally dispose of unwanted mattresses, as part of Cessnock City Council’s free mattress drop-off program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases