Community Research Underway Published on 27 January 2025 Cessnock City Council wants to hear from you! We’re conducting a community survey to better understand which services and facilities matter most to residents Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
SwimVAC makes a splash in Cessnock Published on 24 January 2025 SwimVAC is again proving a hit in the Hunter. The 2025 SwimVAC sessions at Cessnock and Branxton pools, which began on January 13, proved so popular they were booked out within a fortnight of registrations opening. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Works Set to Commence at $10m Booth Park Netball Court Facility Published on 23 January 2025 Cessnock City Council has officially launched construction on a state-of-the-art new netball court facility at Booth Park, Kurri Kurri. This exciting development will replace the existing courts at Molly Worthington Netball Facility, Kurri Kurri, and is designed to meet the growing demands for modern sporting infrastructure in Kurri Kurri and surrounding areas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Reflect, respect, and celebrate this Australia Day Published on 15 January 2025 Cessnock City Council will welcome more than 30 new citizens and recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the local community, to mark Australia Day on January 26. Cessnock City Council Mayor Dan Watton is inviting the community to a formal ceremony taking place at Performance Arts Culture Centre (PACC), at 198 Vincent Street, Cessnock, from 10am Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Make a Date with Your Library in 2025 Published on 10 January 2025 Cessnock City Library is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for residents of the Cessnock LGA to engage with their local library and win.Throughout the months of January and February, sign up for your free Cessnock City Library Card and go into the draw to win one of three $100 gift vouchers to use at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Win Big this January by Supporting Local Published on 10 January 2025 Cessnock City Council is giving local residents the opportunity to win a range of fantastic prizes, as part of this month’s Support Local campaign. For the month of January, the campaign is spotlighting the amazing activities and experiences available in the summer holidays across the Greater Cessnock area. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Council adopts Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan Published on 20 December 2024 Cessnock City councillors have formally adopted Council’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan, following over a year of collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups and local land councils in its development. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council awards more than $80,000 worth of community grants Published on 20 December 2024 Twenty-five organisations working hard to enhance community life across the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) will benefit from a share of $82,456 worth of grants from Cessnock City Council.Councillors formally approved the latest round of grants at the December Ordinary Meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cessnock celebrates grand opening of new Regional Skatepark Published on 14 December 2024 Cessnock City Mayor Dan Watton today officially opened the new $2.2m Cessnock Regional Skatepark at Mount View Park alongside Federal Member for Hunter Daniel Repacholi MP, marking the launch of the region’s first dedicated, regional-level skate facility. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Embark on a fun Christmas audio adventure in Cessnock & Kurri Kurri Published on 13 December 2024 This holiday season, Council has teamed up with Storytowns Audio Guides to offer families a festive and fun-filled treat with two free Christmas scavenger hunts in Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. The adventure titled “Rudolph Has Lost His Friends”, invites participants to join Rudolph in a heart-warming quest to reunite with his lost reindeer friends. Tagged as: , Media Releases