Media Release – 2022 Cessnock Local Woman of the Year – Helen Scott
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr, MP is pleased to announce that Branxton resident Mrs Helen Scott is the 2022 Local Woman of the Year for the…
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Media Release – Successful Applicants for the 2021 Community Building Partnership Program – Cessnock Electorate
The State Electorate of Cessnock has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 22 projects through the NSW Government’s 2021 Community Building Partnership Program. The Community Building Partnership Program…
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Join the Parliament’s Education team via ZOOM for two fun, educational activities that bring the NSW Parliament into the homes of children and families. Virtual tour of NSW Parliament Wednesday…
MoreFree mental health services for parents and children
Right now is a very stressful time, so it is important to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Below is a list of contact information for free services available…
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Interested in studying, but want it to work around your schedule? No problem. Enrol anytime and study anywhere with TAFE Digital and you can study when and where it suits…
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If you’re looking for a career where no two days are the same, TAFE NSW offers hundreds of courses to get you there. Thanks to programs like JobTrainer and other…
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Raising the BARR- Week ending 30 April 2021
PLEASE DO GET THE COVID JAB WHEN YOU CAN There are many of us that feel like we are still in limbo since we faced this new COVID threat…
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Welcome Funding In recent weeks our local area has had much to celebrate in terms of State Government funding invested into important local projects. As a local MP, working 20…
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It Might Be Funny if It Were an Episode in a Political Comedy In our part of the state, we don’t have access to the wide range of public transport…
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In How Many Ways is Our Society Becoming Less Equal Some years ago I had the chance to visit one of the theme parks on the Gold Coast. After paying…
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Heavy Vehicle License Regulations
Tonight I inform the House about the current change in regulations relating to heavy vehicle licensing. At the beginning of 2013 a new regulation was introduced, which suggested that those…
MoreEducation Week Awards
I pay tribute to the unsung heroes in the education sector. I refer to non-teaching staff who make a vital contribution to their schools. The following people were recognised at…
MoreMiners Memorial Service
The miners memorial service was held in my electorate on the weekend to commemorate the 1,800 people who have lost their lives in coalmines across the northern coalfields since coalmining…
MoreSports Funding
Tonight I refer to sport in my community and more broadly across New South Wales and Australia. There are fewer facilities than ever for young kids who want to play…
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