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Latest news/media releases

Cessnock LGA helps NSW Return and Earn break record with milestone 13 billion drink containers recycled

Cessnock community members have shown fantastic support for Return and Earn this summer, collectively helping the State hit a record-breaking year and reach a milestone of 13 billion drink containers…
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Funding boost for veterans projects around the Electorate of Cessnock

More than $124,000 in funding has been provided to 99 community groups, schools and ex-service organisations from Wyong to Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra to Coogee, Winton Hills to Wollondilly including 3…
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Life saving defibrillators to be installed at Cessnock Showground and Abermain Rams Football Club

Sporting organisations in the Electorate of Cessnock have shared in $500,000 funding from the NSW Government for new potentially life-saving defibrillators. The funding was awarded to 193 sport and recreation…
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Cessnock Hospital redevelopment moves ahead with plans on public exhibition

The community is being invited to view and provide feedback on the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment planning documents, with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on public exhibition from Monday 20…
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Floodplain Management Program grants announced

Cessnock City Council has been awarded $288,999 funding to help manage flood risk and reduce the impact of floods on their community under the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program. Cessnock…
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Have your say and help us shape the future of transport in the Electorate of Cessnock

Feedback is being sought from people who live, work, or play in the Electorate of Cessnock as the Minns Labor Government continues developing strategic plans to improve travel options and…
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Raising the Barr

Raising the BARR – Week ending 7/2/2025

LIFE IS RARELY AS SIMPLE AS YES OR NO As an elected official, I often get asked by people to give a simple “yes” or “no” to a question. And…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 25/1/2025

Clayton Barr
CRYSTAL BALL PREDICTIONS FOR 2025 It’s that time of the year, once again, for me to turn my eye to the crystal ball to see what 2025 has in store…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 6/12/2024

KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON – IT’S ALL IMPORTANT FOR CHRISTMAS Just a few weeks ago, the Premier of NSW was asking the people of NSW to be thoughtful about their…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 22/11/2024

A LOT OF IMPORTANT STUFF IN POLITICS RARELY GETS A HEADLINE One of the top 5 complaints that I receive in the Electorate Office is to do with parking fines.…
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Speeches

Hunter Valley Bus Accident

Clayton Barr - Condolences
Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (19:03): I have tried a couple of times to sit down and write this speech, and each time I sit down a bit of a fog comes through.…
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State Election

Clayton Barr - Private Member's Statement
Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (20:02): I comment on the 2023 State election in the electorate of Cessnock. I recognise from the outset that I have had the chance to make a couple…
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Tribute to Phil Papworth

Clayton Barr - Private Member's Statement
I make a brief statement about Phil “Pappy” Papworth, who died just before Easter. Pappy was a long-time career schoolteacher who taught all over the State. He was an ugly…
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FISAF International World Sports Aerobics and Fitness Championships

Clayton Barr - Community Recognition Statements
Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (15:41): I acknowledge three young ladies from Cessnock who are off to the FISAF International World Sports Aerobics and Fitness Championships 2022 in the Czech Republic…
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