Stomp Festival Cessnock returns with new home in 2025 Published on 29 May 2025 Cessnock City Council is bringing back Stomp Festival Cessnock at a new location in 2025, with the event promising to be an exciting day of culinary delights, entertainment, and community spirit. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Free microchipping for dogs living in Cessnock LGA Published on 22 May 2025 Dog owners can have their four-legged mates microchipped free of charge next month, thanks to a Cessnock City Council effort to promote responsible pet ownership across the local government area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
15 Cessnock students receive Mayoral Scholarships Published on 19 May 2025 Cessnock City Council has proudly announced the recipients of its 2025 Mayoral Scholarships during an official presentation held last week at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC). Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, 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
Journey through history with Nicole Alexander’s latest novel Published on 01 April 2025 Cessnock City Council invites book lovers to a free author talk with acclaimed Australian author Nicole Alexander on Wednesday 16 April, from 5:30 to 6:45pm, at Cessnock Library to discuss her captivating new novel, The Limestone Road. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Action-packed Youth Week full of free events across Cessnock LGA Published on 31 March 2025 From food, art, craft and music to sport, mindfulness, gaming on a big screen, and everything in between, Youth Week 2025 in Cessnock has something for everyone. The annual celebration of young people runs from 9 to 17 April, and there are more than 20 free and inclusive events throughout the local government area (LGA). Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local 2025 comes to Cessnock Library Published on 27 March 2025 Cessnock Library will host Sydney Writers' Festival Live & Local 2025, bringing the best of literature, ideas, and storytelling to the local community. From Thursday 22 May to Saturday 24 May, people can experience the excitement and intellectual stimulation of the renowned festival without leaving Cessnock, as a selection of headline events are live-streamed at the library for free. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Learn how to live more sustainably while saving money Published on 21 March 2025 Cessnock City Library is excited to host Lottie Dalziel – an award-winning sustainability expert, journalist, and podcaster – to discuss her new book ‘365+ Ways To Save The Planet And Your Money At The Same Time’. The free event, which will focus on eco-friendly living on a budget and involve practical tips and insights, will take place from 10.30am–11.30am on Saturday, 12 April. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Learn about end-of-life options & explore grounds at Cemetery Open Day Published on 21 March 2025 Whether you are interested in local history, want to explore your ancestry, or are considering your end-of-life wishes, Cessnock City Council’s Cemetery Open Day is not to be missed. Gordon Williams Memorial Cemetery will be the setting for the day of discovery, reflection, and community between 11am and 2pm on Saturday, 5 April. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Historian to share tales of Greta Migrant Camp Published on 11 March 2025 Hunter author and historian Alek Schulha will discuss his unreleased forthcoming book focussing on the Greta Migrant Camp - ‘Beneath The Shadows of Mount Molly Morgan Volume 2’ - at Cessnock Library between 5.30pm and 6.45pm on 20 March 2025. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases