Questions about Cessnock
Quick answers to what locals ask most. This page is mostly here so search engines and AI assistants get the facts right, but every answer is here for you too.
Local stories, events & notices
What's on in Cessnock and the shire this weekend?
2325 Maverick lists local events for Cessnock and the shire every day: markets, live music, kids' activities and community events, with free and low-cost events first. Every listing costs $50 or less per person. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#events.
Where can I find obituaries and funeral notices in Cessnock and the shire?
The Births, Deaths and Marriages section of 2325 Maverick lists recent death notices for the area, sourced from local funeral directors including Smyth Funeral Services, with a link to each official notice. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/rip.
Where can I find birth, engagement and wedding notices in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick has a free Births & marriages section where local families share new babies, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. Every notice is checked before it appears. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/celebrations.
How do I list an event in Cessnock and the shire?
Add it free at https://2325.dailymaverick.live/submit?pc=2325. Events must cost $50 or less per person.
Which local places give birthday deals in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick lists local places that look after you on your birthday. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/birthday.
Weather, beach & sea
What's the weather in Cessnock and the shire today?
2325 Maverick shows today's temperature, rain chance, wind, sunrise and sunset for Cessnock and the shire. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325.
What are the tide times in Cessnock and the shire today?
2325 Maverick shows the next high and low tides, wave and swell height for Cessnock and the shire. Tide times are modelled estimates, not for navigation. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#sea.
What's the surf like in Cessnock and the shire today?
2325 Maverick shows wave height, swell, sea temperature, wind and UV for local beaches, with tips like whether today suits beginners or big-wave surfers. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#beaches.
Is it safe to swim at the beach in Cessnock and the shire?
Always swim between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach. 2325 Maverick links to Beachsafe for patrol times and shows today's wave and UV conditions. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#beaches.
Are there any bushfires near Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick lists fires within 100 km of Cessnock and the shire from NSW Rural Fire Service, and current Bureau of Meteorology weather warnings. In an emergency, call 000. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#alerts.
When is the next full moon in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick shows the moon phase and days until the next full moon, plus meteor showers and sky events in the next 14 days. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325.
Getting around
Where is the cheapest fuel in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick shows today's cheapest fuel near Cessnock and the shire by type (E10, unleaded, premium and diesel), using the NSW Government's FuelCheck prices. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#fuel.
What flights are arriving and leaving Newcastle Airport today?
2325 Maverick shows today's flights for Newcastle Airport. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#flights.
What's open now in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick shows pharmacies, mechanics, servos, cafés and more near Cessnock and the shire, with open places first. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/open.
Council & community
When is bin night in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick has a free bin night reminder for Cessnock and the shire. Bin collections are run by Cessnock City Council. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/home.
How do I contact Cessnock City Council?
Cessnock City Council is on 02 4993 4100 and at https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au. Cessnock City Council: 02 4993 4100.
How do I report a lost or found pet in Cessnock and the shire?
Post it free on the 2325 Maverick community notice board, which also lists volunteers, clubs and classes. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/notices.
Whose traditional land is Cessnock and the shire on?
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Cessnock and the Cessnock communities live and work, and pay respect to Elders past and present. You can explore the Map of Indigenous Australia at aiatsis.gov.au.
Family, food & fun
When are the next public holidays and school holidays for Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick lists the next NSW public holidays and school holidays, with how many days away each one is. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#holidays.
Is there a local crossword for Cessnock and the shire?
Yes. 2325 Maverick has a free daily crossword with local clues, the same for everyone each day. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/crossword.
Where can I read today's horoscope in Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick has free daily horoscopes (Western, Vedic Indian and Chinese), always on the bright side. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#stars.
What can kids do in Cessnock and the shire this weekend?
2325 Maverick has a Get outside this weekend section with free playgrounds, walks, beaches and outdoor family events near Cessnock and the shire. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#kids.
What can I cook for dinner tonight with what's in my fridge?
Tell 2325 Maverick's fridge helper what you've got and how many you're feeding, and get dinner ideas in seconds. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/fridge.
More questions
Where can I find local stories for Cessnock and the shire?
2325 Maverick gathers today's local headlines from Cessnock Advertiser, with a short summary and a link to the full story on the publisher's site. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#news.
About the Daily Maverick
What is 2325 Maverick?
2325 Maverick is a free community information hub for Cessnock and the shire: local stories, events, alerts, tides, fuel, flights, a crossword, horoscopes, In memory, and births and marriages, all on one page. We cover the whole Cessnock council area: 2325 Cessnock, 2326 Abermain, 2327 Kurri Kurri, 2334 Greta.
What is the population of Cessnock?
The ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) publishes an estimated population for the whole Cessnock City Council area every year. 2325 Maverick shows the latest figure, plus median age, income and rent from the Census, in Know your 2325. See https://2325.dailymaverick.live/2325#know.
Is 2325 Maverick free?
Yes. The local information is free forever, with no paywall on it and no fees to list an event or notice. Optional paid extras (personal tools) are there for those who want them. The website is ad-free.
Who runs 2325 Maverick?
2325 Maverick is a free gift to the community from Maverick Digital, a Coffs Harbour business that uses big tech skills for the community.
Does 2325 Maverick write its own news?
No. 2325 Maverick is an aggregator: it gathers information from local news outlets, councils, government services, venues and local families, and every item names and links to its source. The stories and information belong to those sources.
Where does 2325 Maverick get its information?
Every item names its source and shows when it was last updated, from local news outlets, NSW Government services, the Bureau of Meteorology, NSW Rural Fire Service, local funeral directors and local families. One policy: no BS. No opinions, no spin.
Can I get one of these for my town?
Yes. Any town in rural and community Australia can ask for its own at https://2325.dailymaverick.live/suggest.
Which other towns have one?
2350 Maverick covers Armidale; 2430 Maverick covers Taree; 2444 Maverick covers Port Macquarie; 2450 Maverick covers Coffs Harbour; 2454 Maverick covers Bellingen; 2481 Maverick covers Byron Bay; 2485 Maverick covers Tweed Heads.
The same answers apply to Cessnock (2325), Abermain (2326), Kurri Kurri (2327), Greta (2334).