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Go ahead for new gaol in Cessnock

A new $93 million 250-bed maximum security facility at Cessnock Correctional Centre has been approved.

Cessnock Relay For Life awarded for 2009 efforts

The Cessnock Relay For Life committee received a huge confidence boost in the lead-up to this year’s relay, picking up three awards at the Relay For Life Summit.

Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards launch

Attitude Inc founder Justin Herald will be guest speaker at the Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards launch on April 30.

Kurri Animal Shelter opening hours review

Cessnock Council not interested in amalgamation

Councillor pleas to get stalled Kurri developments up and moving

Kurri rocks on towards big Nostalgia weekend

Cessnock community debate leads to the future

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MULTIMEDIA

GALLERY: Australia Day 2010

Photo gallery from Cessnock City's Australia Day celebrations

SLIDESHOW: International Day of People With Disability

SLIDESHOW: Miss Cessnock City 2009

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Sportsperson of the Year gala presentation Saturday night

The city’s biggest night of sport will be happening on Saturday night when the Cessnock City Sportsperson of the Year gala presentation takes place.

Johns part of dramatic day at Flemington

Former Goanna coach and first grade player Gary Johns is a part owner of the brilliant colt Wanted who stormed to victory in Saturday’s $1 million Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

Top rodeo action in Cessnock on Saturday

Cessnock and Kurri contest Charity Shield this Sunday

Cessnock Netball turns 40

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Cessnock City Sportsperson of the Year finalists

A photo gallery of some of the monthly finalists for the 2009 Cessnock City Sportsperson of the ...

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