Cessnock Labor

24/06/2026

I'm working with Premier Chris Minns to deliver the M1 crossover upgrade between Wahroonga and Beresfield.

It's part of our plans to help ease congestion so you can spend less time on the road and more time with your family. There is more to do and we're getting on with the job.

24/06/2026

My Winter 2026 newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox soon! If you haven't received your copy yet, you can read it online now.

This edition is packed with updates from across our community including:

🏥 Our new Cessnock Hospital is taking shape, with 4,500 cubic metres of concrete poured and the $138 million build creating 250 jobs during construction
🏗️ Construction is now underway on all 6 new public preschools across the Electorate
🏫 The Huntlee schools project has the green light, with the construction contract awarded
🚑 The design for the new North Rothbury Ambulance Station has been unveiled
🏐 The state-of-the-art Molly Worthington Netball Facility officially opened at Kurri Kurri
🎓 $1.3 million investment to upgrade Cessnock TAFE
🔥 Kurri Kurri Fire Station completes its $810,000 upgrade
🏆 Congratulations to Abermain's Catherine Parsons, our 2026 Local Woman of the Year

Plus local sport grants, the Girls on Fire program, Cessnock Racecourse upgrades, and more.

Read the full newsletter online: https://claytonbarr.com.au/newsletters/

24/06/2026

We know many local families are feeling the pressure of rising costs. That's why the Minns Labor Government is helping with everyday expenses you can't avoid, including $100 off your next vehicle registration renewal.

08/05/2026

03/05/2026

🚨 Community Grant Opportunity – up to $5,000 available! 🚨

💡 APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON: This SUNDAY 3 May 2026 📆

Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program is closing soon for Round 1, 2026, offering grants of up to $5,000 for eligible not-for-profit organisations.

📍 Eligibility:
This round is open to organisations located in the following postcodes:
• 2250, 2285, 2286, 2325

For more information to apply: https://www.transgrid.com.au/community/community-partnerships-program/

Please note:
This is NOT the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program.

22/04/2026

22/04/2026