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
Cessnock Library displays unearthed photographic archive Published on 02 July 2025 Cessnock Library is hosting a free photographic exhibition throughout July featuring images captured by a local photographer decades ago – and only discovered after her death.Cessnock in the Sixties: Laurel Rudd Photography Exhibition will give observers a captivating glimpse into the past through the lens of Rudd. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, 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
Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton Councils launch weekly FOGO service Published on 23 June 2025 Cessnock City Council, Maitland City Council and Singleton Council have partnered to deliver a coordinated Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service across the region, with weekly green bin collections starting from 30 June 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Cessnock City Council General Manager resigns Published on 19 June 2025 Cessnock City Council General Manager Ken Liddell has resigned after almost three years in the role leaving a legacy of delivery and growth. Councillors at Wednesday night’s Ordinary Meeting accepted Mr Liddell’s resignation. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Overhaul of Weston Bears Park kicks off Published on 17 June 2025 Construction has started on the multi-million-dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, with refurbishment of the grandstand, and the building of a new clubroom, changerooms and amenities set to take place over the coming months. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Ellena Morris OAM inducted into City of Cessnock Hall of Fame Published on 13 June 2025 Legend of the local swimming community Ellena Morris OAM has been inducted into the City of Cessnock Hall of Fame, for her decades of tireless work to make the sport she loves inclusive for all. Mrs Morris was honoured at a civic ceremony at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) on Friday 13 June. She is the 69th person admitted since the initiative began in 2006. Tagged as: , Media Releases
LGNSW award win for Kurri Kurri Town Centre Upgrade Published on 06 June 2025 Cessnock City Council has won the Asset and Infrastructure Award for the Kurri Kurri Town Centre and Col Brown Rotary Park upgrade at the Local Government Professionals Australia (NSW) Excellence Awards. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Free mattress drop-off at Kurri Kurri this June Published on 05 June 2025 Cessnock LGA residents can dispose of mattresses for free between 8am and 12pm on Saturday 28 June. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
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