The Slade brothers William (5) and Oscar (almost 2), of Paxton, enjoying the Australia Day breakfast at East End Oval.
Val Calvey and Vicki Steep from Cessnock Rotary Club, cooking up a storm at the Australia Day barbecue breakfast at East End Oval.
Lance and Judy Shakespeare with their grandchildren Sammy Shakespeare (11 months), Annabelle Yarrow-Shakespeare (3) and McKenzie Yarrow-Shakespeare (2).
ops the Clown provided plenty of entertainment for the little ones. She is pictured with Angela Black and granddaughter Rubie Parker (14 months).
Darren and Rebecca Barlass with their three-year-old twins Callum and Leo at East End Oval on Australia Day.
Aboriginal elder Les Elvin performed the Acknowledgement to Country at Cessnock City's official Australia Day ceremony at East Cessnock Bowling Club.
Reverend Judy Walsh from St. John's Anglican Church read a prayer for the occasion.
Cessnock's first-born baby of 2014 was also welcomed to the city. Arthur James Graham (pictured with parents Shailee Lawrence and Ricky Graham) was born on January 2 at 2.20am.
Some of the 24 new Australian citizens that took part in the naturalisation ceremony.
Cessnock City councillors presented the new citizens with a native plant.
Cessnock City councillors presented the new citizens with a native plant.
Some of the 24 new Australian citizens that took part in the naturalisation ceremony.
Cessnock City councillors presented the new citizens with a native plant.
Some of the 24 new Australian citizens that took part in the naturalisation ceremony.
Cessnock City councillors presented the new citizens with a native plant.
Cessnock City councillors presented the new citizens with a native plant.
Some of the 24 new Australian citizens that took part in the naturalisation ceremony.
Cessnock City councillors presented the new citizens with a native plant.
Elise Mahler performed songs from The Sapphires at Cessnock's Australia Day ceremony.
Cessnock’s Australia Day ambassador Krystel Keller (pictured with her guide dog Tegan) wowed the audience with her inspirational story and incredible voice.
Cessnock’s Australia Day ambassador Krystel Keller wowed the audience with her inspirational story and incredible voice.
Cherin McNamara collects her mother Merle Pullar's Australia Day appreciation award from Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent and ambassador Krystel Keller.
Hayley Doherty receives her appreciation award from Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent and ambassador Krystel Keller.
Maria Hardy receives her appreciation award from Cessnock Mayor Bob Pynsent and ambassador Krystel Keller.
Cessnock Relay For Life chairman Ben Woolley with the relay's Community Event of the Year award.
Cessnock City Citizen of the Year, Ellena Morris receives her Australia Day award from Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent.
Citizen of the Year, Ellena Morris with Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent and Australia Day ambassador Krystel Keller.
Citizen of the Year, Ellena Morris, said she was shocked to win the award.
Cessnock's Australia Day ambassador Krystel Keller and her three-year-old son Jaden.
Rachel Main, Elise Mahler and Hayley Doherty performed The Seekers classic song, "I Am Australian", to conclude the ceremony.
The crowd joined in and sang "I Am Australian".
The crowd joined in and sang "I Am Australian".
Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent pictured with Cessnock Relay For Life committee members (back) Bruce Wilson, Ben Woolley and Rebecca Gillon, (front) Lauren Woolley, Pat McCarthy and Sheila Turnbull.
Cessnock’s Young Citizens of the Year Kasey Williams (far left) and Joel Troy (far right) with Miss Cessnock City Allyra Robson and Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent.
Music teacher Anne Whale won the Marthaville Arts and Cultural Award.
L.J. Hooker Cessnock and Kurri received the environment award for its 3Ps Program and Liveability Specialist staff. Pictured left to right is Crystal Holland, Sarah Thomas, Chloe Dowsett, Mellissa Gibson, Bryce Gibson, Lauren Lewis and son Jackson, Tegan Kleinman, Lisa Frima and Monique Hope. (Absent – Andrew Franklin.)
Bowls administrator Harold (Sam) Clough was recognised for his contribution to sport.
Hayley Doherty received an appreciation award for her performances at civic functions.
Freeman of the City of Cessnock, Bruce Wilson OAM and his wife Margaret.
Cessnock City's Australia Day ambassador Krystel Keller and her guide dog Tegan, Mayor of Cessnock Bob Pynsent and Citizen of the Year Ellena Morris.
Merle Pullar with her Australia Day appreciation award for her contribution to dance in the local area.
New Australian citizens Morne Greyling, Priscilla Lourens and Hercules Lourens.
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