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Barr & Pynsent check progress of vineyard roads project

State Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr has joined Mayor Bob Pynsent to check on the progress of the $20 million vineyard roads project. The $20 million vineyard road commitment is…
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Concerns regarding State Government’s privatisation plans on local electricity services

Shadow Minister for Regional infrastructure Mick Veitch visited local State MP Clayton Barr last week to discuss the impact of the State Government’s privatisation plans on local electricity services, and…
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MEDIA REPORTS AND LIBERAL CANDIDATE WRONG – THE REGIONS SCHOOLS ARE NOT ALL FITTED WITH FLASHING LIGHTS

Clayton Barr, MP State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock is concerned that incorrect media reports earlier this week, at a Liberal Candidate gimmick, will put students’ lives at risk.…
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TAFE CUTS COME AT THE WORST TIME

The local economy is slowing, and people are losing their jobs left, right and centre. You would think that at this time, more than ever, the Government would want to…
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SUCCESSFUL 2014 COMMUNITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Clayton Barr, MP, State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock advises the following applicants were successful in receiving funding from the Cessnock Electorate’s $400,000 Community Building Partnership funding allocation for…
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FUNDING FOR LOCAL TAFES TO BE SECURED UNDER A NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT

State Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr has said that a NSW Labor Government will protect the future of TAFE by placing a cap on the amount of public funding that…
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NOMINATIONS CLOSE SOON FOR WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Nominations are now open for the 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards. This is a fantastic way for our communities to recognise the inspirational women in our lives and…
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Community Building Partnership (CBP) Outcomes

The Community Building Partnership (CBP) was introduced in 2010 by the last Labor State Government. It basically allocates an amount of money to each State seat, and local community groups…
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Government Announces Closure of Wollombi Public School

The decision to close Wollombi School is a decision that will impact on the families and that small community, significantly. I am of course most disappointed that the Upper House…
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Pathways to Education

WEA, TAFE & Uni4You are offering a free Information Session on Courses, Programs, Training & Open Foundation available in 2015. Choosing the Career Pathway that is right for you! Wednesday…
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