Free expert tips on safely loading and towing caravans Published on 20 March 2026 Cessnock City Council will host a free interactive workshop on Saturday 11 April 2026, focussing on how to safely load and tow caravans and trailers featuring the experts from Get About Training – Tow-Ed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Snowy Hydro named major sponsor for Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival Published on 19 March 2026 Snowy Hydro has thrown its support behind Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival, signing on as the event’s major sponsor for 2026 and 2027. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New councillor elected to fill Ward B vacancy Published on 19 March 2026 Fatmata Bangura is the local government area’s newest elected councillor, following a recent NSW Electoral Commission countback of votes from 2024. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 18 March 2026 Published on 18 March 2026 It was wonderful to officially open the new-look Weston Bears Park recently. And Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival is just around the corner! Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
Award-winning author to unveil new thriller at Cessnock Library Published on 13 March 2026 Cessnock Library will host an exclusive author event with internationally acclaimed writer Fiona Lowe from 6pm-7pm on Monday, 23 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New-look Weston Bears Park ready for kick-off after major revamp Published on 08 March 2026 Much-needed upgrades to Weston Bears Park, turning it into one of the region’s premier sporting facilities, have been officially unveiled.The sportsground on Government Road received a multi-million-dollar revamp, including refurbishment of the existing grandstand to incorporate a new clubroom, canteen, office, and members’ space, as well as construction of new team changerooms, referee facilitie Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Apply to be part of the 2026 Mayoral Scholarship Program Published on 06 March 2026 Businesses across Cessnock local government area have the chance to support the upskilling and growth of the local workforce - and play a meaningful role in the education of motivated students - by becoming sponsors for the 2026 Mayoral Scholarship Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayoral Column - 4 March 2026 Published on 04 March 2026 Seniors Festival 2026 is in full swing, so don’t forget to check out the wonderful program of events across Cessnock LGA! Tagged as: , Mayoral Column
The Spirit of Cessnock: Stories of Strength exhibition launch Published on 02 March 2026 The Cessnock Library team is proud to announce the launch of a compelling month-long exhibition – The Spirit of Cessnock: Stories of Strength – honouring the courage, resilience, and enduring community spirit that define our region. The exhibition will launch on Saturday, 7 March 2026, from 11am-12pm, with a special curator talk and light refreshments. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating hidden herstories at Cessnock Library Published on 23 February 2026 The event at Cessnock Library, between 1pm and 3pm on 5 March 2026, will be an afternoon of inspiring stories about local women whose lives and contributions have been hidden from the mainstream, but whose impacts are undeniable. Tagged as: , Events & Activities