More than 200 registered clubs across NSW – including Cessnock Leagues Club – will take part in the statewide Purple Friday domestic violence awareness day on May 8, 2026. The colour purple is a symbol of strength, courage and dignity, and represents the club industry’s commitment to breaking the silence around domestic violence and standing [...]
Cessnock Leagues Club is once again supporting Cessnock City Council’s long-running Mayoral Scholarship Program as a sponsor of the 2026 funding round. The Mayoral Scholarship Program was established in 2002, and the Club has been a sponsor for most of that time. The program has awarded 277 local students across the Cessnock local government area [...]
Local organisations that deliver projects and services to address social need and disadvantage in the community are encouraged to apply for the Cessnock LGA ClubGRANTS 2026 Fund. The Rotary Club of Cessnock was a major beneficiary of last year’s ClubGRANTS program, receiving $10,500 from Cessnock Leagues Club across two projects – Feeding the Needy ($8000) [...]
Cessnock Hospitality Group is once again partnering with Samaritans for its annual Christmas Gift Appeal. It will be the fourth year CHG has supported the Samaritans’ appeal, and the group is proud to be supporting the charity again as it sets out to make Christmas a little brighter for local families in need. Samaritans Information [...]
We all know someone who puts off a doctor visit – Cessnock Leagues Club is helping to change that. Whether it’s a parent, partner or mate, we all know someone who avoids going to the doctor. That’s why Cessnock Leagues Club is hosting free heart health checks on Thursday, November 27, making it easier for [...]
Cessnock Pony Club will be able to complete an upgrade to its grounds, thanks to a grant from Cessnock Leagues Club. The pony club received $2000 from Cessnock Leagues Club’s 2024/25 Sports & Community Groups Fund, which will be used to purchase new fencing rails and bolts to renew the boundary arena fencing at its [...]
Cessnock Leagues Club is proud to announce its participation in the Purple Friday campaign, a grassroots movement aimed at raising awareness and fostering conversations about domestic and family violence. Purple Friday was launched by Cherry Street Sports Ballina in November 2023 and has since taken off in communities across Australia, with businesses, schools, and community [...]
Cessnock Leagues Club proudly distributed $95,066 among 23 deserving organisations at its 2025 ClubGRANTS presentation, celebrating local initiatives that make a real difference in our community. The ClubGRANTS Category 1 program funds projects, services and programs that benefit the local community, such as welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistance. The grant recipients [...]
Winter is an especially tough time for families living in poverty – many can’t afford the basics like blankets and warm clothing. We Care Connect, a charity that aims to break the barriers of childhood poverty, is providing crucial support to families in need through its annual Winter Warmers Appeal. Cessnock Leagues Club is proudly [...]
The Cessnock Leagues Club redevelopment project achieved a significant milestone today (Tuesday, May 13) when the official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the club. Club directors, management and staff were joined by Cessnock mayor Dan Watton, Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi, and representatives of ALTIS Architecture and Club Projects for the ceremony to mark the [...]
