Council women breaking barriers this International Women's Day Published on 29 February 2024 As the world gears up for International Women’s Day on 8 March, Cessnock City Council takes pride in its commitment to supporting and empowering women in the workplace, no matter the role. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Celebrate Cessnock’s ‘Hidden Herstories’ on International Women’s Day Published on 23 February 2024 This International Women’s Day, uncover the inspiring stories of Cessnock’s unsung heroines at the ‘Celebrating Cessnock’s Hidden Herstories’ event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Celebrating Australian Citizenship - Australia Day 2024 Published on 08 January 2024 Council will host its annual Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremony on 26 January. Additionally, there will be free entry to Cessnock and Branxton Pools and Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre on the day. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Winners of Responsible Pet Ownership Sticker Design Competition Published on 01 December 2023 Cessnock City Council has announced the five (5) winners of our Responsible Pet Ownership sticker design competition at Maybury Peace Park Weston. Local students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 in the Cessnock Local Government Area had the opportunity to show off their artistic skills, with the chance to have their artwork featured on Council’s Ranger vehicles. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Earlier than anticipated: new Kline Street bridge opens Published on 24 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new $3.75 million Kline Street bridge at Weston, months ahead of schedule. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Media Releases
A Lifetime of Dedication: Celebrating Two Freemen of the City Published on 10 November 2023 Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce two outstanding individuals will be inducted as Freemen of the City in an official ceremony on 1 December, the first time this prestigious honour has been bestowed since 2019. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Commemorating 100 Years Since the Bellbird Colliery Disaster Published on 25 August 2023 Cessnock City Library will host an exhibition and free community event to commemorate 100 years since the Bellbird Colliery Mining Disaster. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
City of Cessnock Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at Hall of Fame Published on 21 June 2023 Cessnock City Council is proud to welcome eight highly-deserving individuals into the City of Cessnock Hall of Fame, in an induction ceremony held on 20 June at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC). The event recognised individuals with strong ties to local communities who have achieved prominence in their respective fields of endeavour. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Mayoral Scholarship Program supports local students Published on 19 May 2023 Cessnock City Council is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Mayoral Scholarship Program. The program has awarded $585,500 to 245 Cessnock Local Government Area students since 2002. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Former Mayor awarded for outstanding service to Local Government Published on 03 March 2022 Former Cessnock City Council mayor Bob Pynsent was made an Emeritus Mayor and received an Outstanding Service award at the Local Government Service Awards, held in Sydney, on Tuesday. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases