Donation fund announced for Kurri-Abermain bushfire victims Published on 16 December 2023 Cessnock City Council has partnered with Rotary Australia and the Rotary Club of Kurri Kurri to establish a fund to provide benevolent relief and support to those directly impacted by the Cessnock Road Fire in the Hunter Valley region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Council Delivers Upgrades for RFS Stations Ahead of Bushfire Season Published on 13 October 2023 Cessnock City Council has been busy delivering upgrades to 11 Rural Fire Service (RFS) stations across the Cessnock Local Government Area ahead of bushfire season. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Don't be a SMIDSY – spot Joe Rider! Published on 28 September 2023 Cessnock City Council is encouraging motorists across the Hunter to rally behind a road safety campaign to increase awareness of motorcyclists on our local roads. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Council Champions Right to Know Week 2023 Published on 15 September 2023 Cessnock City Council is a proud champion of Right to Know Week 2023 and is committed to supporting the protection of information access rights of the local community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
Safer school drop offs thanks to new school zone infrastructure Published on 21 July 2023 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the School Zone Infrastructure program, aimed at improving pedestrian safety for six local schools. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Hunter Councils unite against aggression towards staff Published on 20 July 2023 A new campaign by 8 Hunter Councils outlines that Council employees are real people too, and reaffirms the old saying that respect is a two-way street. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan for Greta and Black Creek Published on 07 July 2023 Cessnock City Council is developing a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP) for the Anvil Creek (Greta) and the Black Creek Nulkaba to Branxton (Stage 2) catchments. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases
New Yango Creek Road Bridge enhances accessibility and safety Published on 19 May 2023 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the replacement works for the Yango Creek Road Bridge in Wollombi. This essential infrastructure project ensures improved access for residents, visitors, and businesses while enhancing transportation efficiency in the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Learn better ways to protect yourself during Law Week at your library Published on 08 May 2023 Law Week NSW is an annual festival that is all about creating greater access to justice for our community and it is being held on 15-21 May 2023. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Rapid antigen tests and masks available to community free of charge Published on 20 April 2023 COVID-19 continues to circulate in the NSW community and cases are expected to start increasing again in April, May and throughout the winter months. Tagged as: , Community Safety