APPLY FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS IN THE HUNTER Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Catherine Cusack is encouraging organisations across the Hunter region to apply for the Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) grants program, which will support community partnerships to build social cohesion and community resilience. Ms Cusack said a funding boost for leading youth engagement programs will inspire and empower young people to stand united against hate, extremism, fear and division. “Communities across the Hunter have demonstrated remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms Cusack said. “There are so many outstanding community organisations working at the grassroots engaging our young people at this difficult time. “I’m encouraging...