Khartoum Hotel returns to defend grape stomping crown Published on 25 July 2025 The countdown is on to one of the Hunter Valley’s most vibrant celebrations of world-class wine, artisan produce, and the region’s rich heritage, with Stomp Festival returning to Cessnock on Saturday 2nd August between 10am and 8pm, taking place for the first time on the grounds of TAFE NSW Cessnock. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
James Hawkins elected as Ward A Councillor by countback Published on 16 July 2025 Cessnock City Council welcomes back former Deputy Mayor and three-term councillor James Hawkins, who was officially sworn in this morning as the newly elected Ward A Councillor. Elected to the position via a countback election conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission following the resignation of former Mayor Jay Suvaal, Councillor Hawkins embarks on his fourth term serving the Cessnock community Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
LAUNCH your career with Cessnock City Council Published on 11 July 2025 Cessnock City Council has begun opening applications for a broad range of apprentice, trainee and undergraduate roles as part of its 2026 LAUNCH program intake.The LAUNCH initiative offers a valuable platform for individuals to kickstart or advance their career paths through structured development, expert guidance, and practical experience. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases, Public Notices
South Cessnock residents better protected against floodwater Published on 10 July 2025 Residents in flood-prone South Cessnock now have an extra defence against inundation, with the completion of a 470m-long earth bund wall. Cessnock City Council has recently completed construction of the wall and associated drainage, which stretches from the intersection of McFarlane and Quarrybylong streets south towards Evans Street. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Cessnock Library displays unearthed photographic archive Published on 02 July 2025 Cessnock Library is hosting a free photographic exhibition throughout July featuring images captured by a local photographer decades ago – and only discovered after her death.Cessnock in the Sixties: Laurel Rudd Photography Exhibition will give observers a captivating glimpse into the past through the lens of Rudd. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Free community events planned for NAIDOC Week 2025 Published on 30 June 2025 Residents of Cessnock City are invited to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a range of free local activities planned as part of 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrations. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton Councils launch weekly FOGO service Published on 23 June 2025 Cessnock City Council, Maitland City Council and Singleton Council have partnered to deliver a coordinated Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service across the region, with weekly green bin collections starting from 30 June 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Cessnock City Council General Manager resigns Published on 19 June 2025 Cessnock City Council General Manager Ken Liddell has resigned after almost three years in the role leaving a legacy of delivery and growth. Councillors at Wednesday night’s Ordinary Meeting accepted Mr Liddell’s resignation. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Overhaul of Weston Bears Park kicks off Published on 17 June 2025 Construction has started on the multi-million-dollar upgrade of Weston Bears Park, with refurbishment of the grandstand, and the building of a new clubroom, changerooms and amenities set to take place over the coming months. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Ellena Morris OAM inducted into City of Cessnock Hall of Fame Published on 13 June 2025 Legend of the local swimming community Ellena Morris OAM has been inducted into the City of Cessnock Hall of Fame, for her decades of tireless work to make the sport she loves inclusive for all. Mrs Morris was honoured at a civic ceremony at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) on Friday 13 June. She is the 69th person admitted since the initiative began in 2006. Tagged as: , Media Releases