$300,000 Injection Into Our Electorate
One of the most rewarding parts of being the State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock is working with community groups and organisations to assist them as they make a…
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Cessnock needs more Police now!
An outstanding turn out at the local community rally yesterday. The message from this afternoon’s community meeting is clear. 1) Our local Police should not be spending their valuable time…
More2018 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 2018. The Program will…
MoreAnzac 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…
MoreStronger 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…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 5 May 2017
Unregistered Motorbikes – You CAN Help No doubt you have all seen unregistered motorbikes out on the streets. They generally fall into 2 distinct categories; on their way to/from some…
MoreRaising 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…
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