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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 23/8/2024

HELPING FIRST HOME BUYERS BY PICKING UP THE STAMP DUTY FEE The NSW Government is doing its best to help people buy their first home, by taking care of the…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 26/7/2024

WORKERS DEMAND BETTER CONDITIONS – IT’S GREAT TO SEE! I am sure that by now the people of NSW are well aware of the wider industrial action being taken by…
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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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Raising the BARR – Week ending 28/6/2024

Ambulance services New South Wales
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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Speeches

Ethan Floyd 10 May 2022

Clayton Barr - Private Member's Statement
“Ethan Floyd was part of the Y NSW Youth in Parliament program from earlier this year. Congratulations to Ethan for his advocacy and hard work as part of the program.”…
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Education Speech 31 March 2022

Clayton Barr - Private Member's Statement
Below is a speech from a Private Members Statement Clayton made regarding the need for four new schools required in the Cessnock Electorate to provide for the growing population. Clayton…
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Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022

Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 Mr CLAYTON BARR (Cessnock) (16:31): I make a contribution to debate on the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2022, and I recognise…
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Abbie Lee Russell

Clayton Barr - Community Recognition Statements
Congratulations to Abbie Lee Russell who is the 2021 Community Education Student of the Year award winner. Abbie enrolled with Atwea College in 2020 and completed a pre‑vocational program in…
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