If your general waste service is usually collected on a Friday, please note that this week it will be delayed by one day and collected on Saturday 30 March. Recycling and organic waste services will be collected as usual on Good Friday.
Cessnock City Council acknowledges that within its local government area boundaries are the Traditional Lands of the Wonnarua people, the Awabakal people and the Darkinjung people. We acknowledge these Aboriginal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our offices and operations are located, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We also acknowledge all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now live within the Cessnock Local Government Area.
NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This years theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrates the rich culture and history of the first Australians.
A traditional mark of respect recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Australians and custodians of the land.
Cessnock City Council is seeking people with skills, experience, knowledge and understanding relevant to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that want to make a positive contribution to the work of the Cessnock City Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee.