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The State Electorate of Cessnock has secured grant funding of $300,000.00 for a total of 19 projects as part of the NSW Government’s 2016 Community Building Partnership (CBP) program. The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…