Submit your 2026 Australia Day Award nominations today Published on 05 September 2025 Cessnock City Council has officially opened nominations for its 2026 Australia Day Awards and is calling on the community to nominate exceptional individuals, groups, and events that make our local community shine. From outstanding community service to environmental leadership and sporting excellence, these awards offer the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for those who inspire us. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Latest upgrades at Carmichael Park precinct complete Published on 15 August 2025 The regional sporting facilities at Carmichael Park, Bellbird, have received a boost with the completion of the next stage in the Carmichael Park Masterplan. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Celebrate Biodiversity Month with free community events Published on 13 August 2025 Cessnock City Council will celebrate biodiversity month throughout this September with a range of free and accessible community events, including tree planting, library story time gatherings, workshops, pub trivia events, an ecology walk, and a spotlighting evening. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Author Alyssa J. Montgomery to share insights at Cessnock Library Published on 12 August 2025 Cessnock Library will host international bestselling romance author Alyssa J. Montgomery on Thursday 14 August 2025 from 5.30 – 6.30pm, with readers invited to an evening of delightful conversation, cake, and hot drinks as Montgomery discusses her writing journey, creative process, the inspiration behind her captivating stories, and her latest novel, ‘Return to Hope Creek’. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Stomp Festival postponed due to adverse weather conditions – new date Published on 30 July 2025 Due to forecast weather conditions this weekend, Cessnock City Council have made the decision to postpone Stomp Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday 2nd August. The safety of festivalgoers, vendors, artists, and staff remains a top priority, and the decision to reschedule was made following careful consideration of the weather outlook and discussions with event partners. Tagged as: , Announcements
Khartoum Hotel returns to defend grape stomping crown Published on 25 July 2025 The countdown is on to one of the Hunter Valley’s most vibrant celebrations of world-class wine, artisan produce, and the region’s rich heritage, with Stomp Festival returning to Cessnock on Saturday 2nd August between 10am and 8pm, taking place for the first time on the grounds of TAFE NSW Cessnock. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
James Hawkins elected as Ward A Councillor by countback Published on 16 July 2025 Cessnock City Council welcomes back former Deputy Mayor and three-term councillor James Hawkins, who was officially sworn in this morning as the newly elected Ward A Councillor. Elected to the position via a countback election conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission following the resignation of former Mayor Jay Suvaal, Councillor Hawkins embarks on his fourth term serving the Cessnock community Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
LAUNCH your career with Cessnock City Council Published on 11 July 2025 Cessnock City Council has begun opening applications for a broad range of apprentice, trainee and undergraduate roles as part of its 2026 LAUNCH program intake.The LAUNCH initiative offers a valuable platform for individuals to kickstart or advance their career paths through structured development, expert guidance, and practical experience. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases, Public Notices
South Cessnock residents better protected against floodwater Published on 10 July 2025 Residents in flood-prone South Cessnock now have an extra defence against inundation, with the completion of a 470m-long earth bund wall. Cessnock City Council has recently completed construction of the wall and associated drainage, which stretches from the intersection of McFarlane and Quarrybylong streets south towards Evans Street. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Free community events planned for NAIDOC Week 2025 Published on 30 June 2025 Residents of Cessnock City are invited to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a range of free local activities planned as part of 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrations. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases