Local Sport Grant Program 2017
The Local Sport Grant Program is now open for applications for incorporated, not-for-profit grassroots sport clubs. Clayton Barr, MP, State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock said that the Program…
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Cessnock City Council Set to Receive Funding
The NSW Government has announced $6.3 million for 174 community infrastructure projects as a part of the Social Housing Community Improvement Fund (SHCIF) Round 3. State Member for the Electorate…
MoreStronger Country Communities Funding
State government agencies and non-government organisations are encouraged to make submissions for eligible community infrastructure projects, in partnership with local councils to deliver crucial local infrastructure to improve quality of life.…
MoreNominate a Carer in the Electorate of Cessnock
Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr, today announced nominations are open for the NSW Carers Awards. The NSW Carers Awards aims to recognise and raise awareness of the valuable contribution unpaid…
More$1.7 million Grants program now open for Hunter land managers
Information flyer available here. Landholders and land managers can apply for grants to improve the sustainability and productivity of land in the region, with applications for the 2017-18 Hunter Land…
More2017 Community Building Partnership Program
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr, MP, has announced that the NSW Government will once again conduct the Community Building Partnership Program in 2017. Applications for funding…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 23 March 2018
Financial challenge ahead for NSW It is now officially less than 12 months until the next NSW State election. Election Day will be Saturday March 23, 2019. Mark it in…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 9 March 2018
Petition for Schools and Hospitals before Stadiums As most will be aware, I had sent out a Petition calling for the Government to prioritise their spending of $2.5B. Most would…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 23 February 2018
The Future of Kurri Kurri Ambulance Station Just last week, the Health Ministers office confirmed that the damaged Kurri Kurri Ambulance Station will be repaired and re-opened, but the repairs…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 9 February 2018
Still Recovering From the Windstorm That Hit Kurri Kurri Last Year In early November last year, a freak wind and rain storm swept through the Kurri Kurri shopping strip. In…
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Cellar Door Subsidy Scheme
Tonight I inform the House about an incredibly important issue in my electorate—namely, the Cellar Door Subsidy Scheme. The Cellar Door Subsidy Scheme, which ceased on 30 June 2012, provided…
MoreTribute to Andrew “Joey” Johns
This afternoon I once again gloat about the achievements of people from the Cessnock electorate and congratulate Andrew “Joey” Johns on his induction into the Rugby League Immortals and into…
MoreGrandparent Carers
I draw the attention of the House to the plight of grandparents who must step in to raise their grandchildren. It is most fitting to raise this issue on the…
MoreAbermain Eisteddfod
Today I pay tribute to the Abermain Eisteddfod, which celebrates its ninety-second year. Recently I had the good fortune to assist with the Abermain Eisteddfod in a small way. Unfortunately,…
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