Safe Shooting Program grant applications now open
Shooting organisations across NSW can apply for up to $800,000 in funding under the NSW Government’s Safe Shooting Program. The Program aims to improve the safety and quality of NSW…
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Stellar line up for Cessnock NSW Seniors Christmas Concerts
Seniors in the electorate of Cessnock seniors will be ringing in the festive season this November with singing sensations Amy Lehpamer from the musical & Juliet, Arlo Sims, Liz Player…
MoreMulticultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Program now open
Multicultural and multifaith community groups in the Cessnock Electorate are encouraged to apply for a share in $500,000 to deliver grassroots festivals and events that foster community harmony and celebrate…
MoreLife-saving defibrillator grants available for Cessnock Electorate sport facilities
Sports facilities in the Electorate of Cessnock can apply for their share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the…
More2024 Anzac Community Grants Program applications now open
Applications are now open for the 2024 Anzac Community Grants Program. Grants of up to $3,000 are available for projects that commemorate and educate local communities on the service and…
MoreNew Return and Earn machine now open in Cameron Park
Lake Macquarie residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans, with a brand-new Return and Earn machine now open in the carpark of IGA Cameron Park.…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 12/7/2024
COERCIVE CONTROL IS NOW A CRIME As of 1 July 2024, a new law has come into effect across NSW and it is linked to domestic violence. It is commonly…
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WE CAN HELP OURSELVES I often get correspondence from the community about how incredibly hard our hospital staff are working, even though they are constantly under enormous pressure. I think…
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AN EXTRA $26.5M FUNDING FOR CESSNOCK HOSPITAL REBUILD We all know that the cost of everything is going up. In particular the cost of building materials and workers has really…
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WHO WANTS TO BE A PUBLIC SERVANT One of my roles as an MP is to participate in Committee work. I am on a number of Committees and I am…
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We help ourselves Hunter Valley
Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock)—We Help Ourselves Hunter Valley which is located in my Electorate are celebrating their 20 year Anniversary in the second half of this year. WHOS is a…
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Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (22:04): For the past 11½ years I have had the great privilege of representing the community of Cessnock. I have to admit, in the early years…
MoreStolen Generations Apology Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (12:17): I make a contribution to debate on the motion regarding the twenty‑fifth anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generation. I also acknowledge that I…
MoreCessnock Electorate Teachers 10 May 2022
“I’m a Year 11 student at Cessnock High School, and I’d like to voice my growing concern about the serious staff shortages that are occurring at my school, and the…
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