Anzac Day 2018 Brochure and Service Information
This year marks the end of the centenary of World War I, where our community has come together to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by Australian service personnel…
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Stronger Country Communities Funding
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr, MP is encouraging eligible applicants in partnership with local councils to make application to the Stronger Country Communities Funding for eligible…
MoreBert Evans Apprentice Scholarships Now Open
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr, MP, is encouraging hardworking first-year apprentices who are experiencing financial or other personal hardship to apply for a $15,000 Bert Evans…
MoreFunding Available Under The Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund
The NSW Government has funding available for regional sport hubs or regionally significant sport facilities. State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr, MP encourages eligible applicants to make…
MoreSuccessful 2017 Community Building Partnership Recipients Announced
The Electorate of Cessnock has secured grant funding of $299,980 for a total of nineteen projects as part of the NSW Government’s 2017 Community Building Partnership (CBP) program. The Community…
MoreLocal Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
Applications close for the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program close on December 20. The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program allocates $4 million over four years to assist sporting clubs across NSW…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 15 June 2018
Our Police, a new Station and recent successes People, understandably, get really frustrated about the petty politics. I have seen plenty of it over the past 7 years and I…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 18 May 2018
The Next Step to Getting More Police A terrific meeting was held 2 weeks ago as a show of support for our local Police and the concerns of community. We…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 4 May 2018
Supporting our local Police This coming Thursday 10 May, our local Police are taking an incredibly brave step by organising a local community rally. We should all support the cause.…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 20 April 2018
A Story About Your CTP Refund That You Won’t Believe You may or may not have heard that you might be entitled to a part-refund on your CTP for the…
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Tribute to Mary Lawson
Mary Lawson is renowned in Weston and its neighbouring communities as a tireless worker for the Weston Public School Parents and Citizens Organisation as well as spending more than a…
MoreOrder of Australia Medal Recipient Mr Bruce Wilson
I take this opportunity to acknowledge Bruce Wilson, who received notification of his well-deserved Order of Australia Medal this year on Australia Day. He will receive his award at a…
MoreCommunity Legal Centre Funding
Members understand and appreciate the need for people to access legal aid. It is something that those of us at the coalface in this place appreciate but members in the…
MoreCessnock Electorate Infrastructure Funding
I draw to the attention of the House an issue that is probably topical for a number of regions throughout New South Wales, but in particular for the Cessnock electorate.…
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