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…
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Have 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…
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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…
MoreAnne Andrews – Cessnock Electorate – Local Woman of the Year
Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting a Certificate to Anne Andrews of Holmesville, in recognition of being named the Cessnock 2016 Local Woman of the Year. Anne does…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 18 November 2016
Your Land Title – at risk I have written about the issue of Land Title previously. It is such an incredibly important issue that I find myself again penning a…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 4 November 2016
The Cessnock Gaol Extension Insult to The Community The proposed extension to the Cessnock Gaol has received mixed responses. In essence it will take the capacity from its current 800,…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 21 October 2016
Sometimes Politics Is Really Hard To Follow Having the privilege of working close to the centre of the NSW political process, one might think that I am better informed and…
MoreRaising the BARR – Week ending 7 October 2016
Is The State Really FREE Of Debt? No, Of Course Not! If the State had no debt, then a fair question to ask would be “why do we pay $2Billion…
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