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
Mayoral Column - 27 August 2025 Published on 27 August 2025 Read up on the Mayor's fortnightly column. Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Cessnock Libraries Launch Year-Long Seniors Digital Literacy Program Published on 26 August 2025 Cessnock City Library will host an exciting series of free, friendly technology workshops for seniors, running from August 2025 through June 2026 at both Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Stomp Festival showcases local winemaking excellence Published on 22 August 2025 Stomp Festival, a beloved celebration of Cessnock Local Government Area’s winemaking heritage, will return this year with renewed energy and focus. Formerly run by the Chamber of Commerce, the festival will now be proudly managed by Cessnock City Council, reinforcing Council’s commitment to preserving and promoting the region’s world-class wine industry. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Exhibition celebrates local places where memories were made Published on 21 August 2025 Cessnock City Library is inviting residents to step back in time with a new exhibition, Café Chronicles: Stories of our Tea Shops, Refreshment Rooms and Cafés. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Grant Program open for Community, Sporting and Environment projects Published on 15 August 2025 Cessnock City Council has launched the 2025 round of its highly anticipated Community, Sporting and Environment Grants, with a total of $96,000 available to support initiatives that enrich the lives of community members across the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). Tagged as: , 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
Unsung hero Alan Playford to share moving memoir ‘Through the Rubble' Published on 08 August 2025 Kurri Kurri Library will host a special author talk featuring Alan Playford, author of the compelling new memoir ‘Through the Rubble’. Join an evening of profound storytelling and quiet heroism on Tuesday 12 August, from 5.30–6.30pm at Kurri Kurri Library. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases