Solar Bonus Scheme customers – act now to avoid bill shock
The Solar Bonus Scheme will end on 31 December 2016 – that’s just over a month from now. This means 146,000 households across NSW which have been getting a feed-in…
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Richmond Vale Rail Trail
I have been provided with this information on the Richmond Vale Rail Trail shared pathway proposal being put forward by Newcastle City Council in conjunction with Cessnock and Lake Macquarie…
MoreHave your say – Intersection upgrade at Maitland Road and Duffie Drive, Cessnock
The NSW Government has provided $500,000 funding for planning this proposed intersection upgrade to improve safety for road users. Roads and Maritime Services is seeking your feedback on a proposed…
MoreLocal Sport Grant Program
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…
MoreCommunity Urged To Apply For War Memorial Grants
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr today said that funding is now available to protect and repair local war memorials and fund educational and commemorative programs which…
MoreWollombi Public School Site Declared Surplus By Baird Government
Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr advises he has received a response from Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli after seeking confirmation that any Department of Education owned land in the Cessnock…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 7 April 2017
Greyhounds Revival Last week in Parliament the State Government finally introduced the new Legislation to allow for greyhound racing to continue beyond June 30, 2017. I am ever mindful that…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 24 March 2017
The Government is About To Sell Your Private Details It feels like almost every day, every time that I fill out a form, that I have to give away so…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 10 March 2017
A New Fee Added to Council Rates To Be Used To Fund Emergency Services Last week in Parliament the Government sought to change the way that we fund Emergency Services…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 24 February 2017
Where Large Government Funding Goes – So Do the Shonksters I have already been hearing alarming reports of the private corporates ripping millions and millions of dollars out of funding…
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