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Two local schools benefit from boost in walking and cycling infrastructure near schools

The Minns Labor Government is continuing to prioritise safety and accessibility for school students, with a $10 million boost in walking and cycling infrastructure near schools. Some 24 locations will…
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$138 million Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment move ahead

The $138 million Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with a builder appointed to deliver the project, and construction expected to begin in the coming months. The NSW Government…
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NSW Government hosts community safety forum

The NSW Government and NSW Police hosted a Community Safety Forum in Greta yesterday to discuss the ongoing efforts of police to address and prevent crime in the Hunter Valley.…
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Cessnock High recognised for lifting HSC results year on year

Cessnock High School has received a commendation from the Minns Labor Government and the Department of Education for its outstanding results in the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC). In a…
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Kurri Kurri Minor Rugby League benefit from NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program

The Electorate of Cessnock will benefit from a cash boost of $300,000 for the installation of LED lighting on the Kurri Kurri Minor Rugby League playing fields under the NSW…
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Grants now open to support NAIDOC celebrations across New South Wales

Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are encouraged to apply for grants to support local NAIDOC events and activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and…
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Raising the Barr

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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Raising the BARR – Week ending 14/6/2024

AN EXTRA $26.5M FUNDING FOR CESSNOCK HOSPITAL REBUILD We all know that the cost of everything is going up. In particular the cost of building materials and workers has really…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 31/5/2024

WHO WANTS TO BE A PUBLIC SERVANT One of my roles as an MP is to participate in Committee work. I am on a number of Committees and I am…
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Raising the BARR – Week ending 17/5/2024

THE ENERGY EVOLUTION IS NO EASY RIDE Many will be aware that across Australia we are moving our energy production away from fossil fuels like coal and gas, and toward…
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Speeches

Cessnock Electorate Social Housing NSW Maintenance Backlog

As members of Parliament, we often try to give voice to those who are voiceless. Today I draw attention to the apparent backlog of maintenance issues with Housing NSW properties…
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Transqual

I welcome to the gallery those people who are here to honour Thomas George, the member for Lismore. What a wonderful man—and I say that as one who sits on…
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NSW Wine Awards

It should come as no surprise that the member for Cessnock, the electorate of which takes in the beautiful Hunter Valley vineyards, would rise to speak about the NSW Wine…
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Mental Health Services

I had a different speech planned for tonight. I will not take up my whole five minutes because I know that everyone wants to get out of here, but I…
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