Hidden gem of the Hunter Valley nominated for top tourism gong Published on 24 April 2025 Wollombi is in the running for NSW’s 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards in the Tiny Towns category, with populations under 1500. The 2025 Top Tourism Town Awards, run by the NSW Tourism Association, brings a focus to regional towns, highlighting tourism gems from coast to country, outback, mountains, and river communities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Strategic tone set for future of Cessnock LGA Published on 17 April 2025 Cessnock City Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Community Strategic Plan - Together Cessnock 2040, which sets out a long-term vision for the local government area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Koala Habitat Study launches to help conserve local populations Published on 17 April 2025 In the face of growing threats to koala habitats, Cessnock City Council is partnering with the NSW Koala Strategy and launching a comprehensive study aimed at identifying koala habitat and building knowledge of the local koala population to better understand how to protect this iconic species. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
New exhibition explores rich history of Hunter’s retail heart Published on 11 April 2025 Cessnock City Library will be home to a new exhibition celebrating local heritage – ‘Co-operative Stores: The Hunter’s Retail Heart’ – for the duration of May as part of the Australian Heritage Festival. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Cessnock City Council unveils Draft Waste Strategy Published on 02 April 2025 Cessnock City Council has unveiled its draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2026-2031, which is on public exhibition until Friday 2 May 2025, and outlines a comprehensive approach to waste management in the region. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Journey through history with Nicole Alexander’s latest novel Published on 01 April 2025 Cessnock City Council invites book lovers to a free author talk with acclaimed Australian author Nicole Alexander on Wednesday 16 April, from 5:30 to 6:45pm, at Cessnock Library to discuss her captivating new novel, The Limestone Road. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local 2025 comes to Cessnock Library Published on 27 March 2025 Cessnock Library will host Sydney Writers' Festival Live & Local 2025, bringing the best of literature, ideas, and storytelling to the local community. From Thursday 22 May to Saturday 24 May, people can experience the excitement and intellectual stimulation of the renowned festival without leaving Cessnock, as a selection of headline events are live-streamed at the library for free. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Learn how to live more sustainably while saving money Published on 21 March 2025 Cessnock City Library is excited to host Lottie Dalziel – an award-winning sustainability expert, journalist, and podcaster – to discuss her new book ‘365+ Ways To Save The Planet And Your Money At The Same Time’. The free event, which will focus on eco-friendly living on a budget and involve practical tips and insights, will take place from 10.30am–11.30am on Saturday, 12 April. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Learn about end-of-life options & explore grounds at Cemetery Open Day Published on 21 March 2025 Whether you are interested in local history, want to explore your ancestry, or are considering your end-of-life wishes, Cessnock City Council’s Cemetery Open Day is not to be missed. Gordon Williams Memorial Cemetery will be the setting for the day of discovery, reflection, and community between 11am and 2pm on Saturday, 5 April. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Historian to share tales of Greta Migrant Camp Published on 11 March 2025 Hunter author and historian Alek Schulha will discuss his unreleased forthcoming book focussing on the Greta Migrant Camp - ‘Beneath The Shadows of Mount Molly Morgan Volume 2’ - at Cessnock Library between 5.30pm and 6.45pm on 20 March 2025. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases