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Latest news/media releases

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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Local public high school students gear up for careers in welding with augmented reality technology.

The Minns Labor Government is addressing a critical shortage of skilled welders through an innovative program for public high schools involving students across the Electorate of Cessnock. Kurri Kurri High…
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Three local apprentices benefit from NSW Government scholarships.

Apprentices from across NSW have been recognised for their dedication and resilience, receiving the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship, which offers life-changing support to those facing hardship. This $15,000 scholarship, spread…
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Community Building Partnership Program applications opening January 2025.

The next round of the NSW Government Community Building Partnership Program (CBPP) will open to applications in January 2025, with $450,000 available to community groups, not-for-profits and Councils across the…
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Raising the Barr

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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Raising the BARR – Week ending 08/11/2024

OPINION – WHAT THE US ELECTION INDICATES FOR US Dangerously, this a bit of a stream of consciousness on what I have been able to absorb, understand and mis-understand, interpret…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 25/10/2024

THE POINTY END OF PRIVATISATION IS BEING FELT IN BROKEN HILL When the poles and wires of the NSW electricity network, along with the transmission lines, were sold off by…
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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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