Brendan Moylan – Glen Innes News

Apr

16

2026

Moylan Report

Local News, RuralBrendan Moylan

THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO SUPPORT OUR FARMERS AS DROUGHT WORSENS Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has called on the Minns Labor Government to start supporting regional communities with more than 70 per cent of his electorate now classed as drought affected. The NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Combined Drought Indicator map indicates the drought status of the entire state. Currently more than 50 per cent is drought affected but Mr Moylan said the government has failed to acknowledge the seriousness of the problem. “I have been banging on doors and doing everything I can to get the government to…

Apr

01

2026

By Brendan Moylan MP

The Moylan Report 31 March 26

Local News, RuralBrendan Moylan

EASTER BUNNY AND HIS MATES CAUSING CHAOS BUT AG MINISTER IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan says the Easter Bunny might get a warm welcome next weekend, but farmers and regional communities across the state aren’t so lucky thanks to a State Government who appears to have taken an extended Easter break. New reports confirm what farmers already know - rabbit populations are booming again, fuelled by perfect seasonal conditions and growing resistance to outdated virus controls. The ABC has highlighted surges across southern NSW, while the SMH warns the nation is “defenceless” against the next wave of…

Mar

11

2026

By Brendan Moylan MP

The Moylan Report – Feral Pigs and Feral Fuel

Local News, RuralBrendan Moylan

FERAL PIGS RUN RIOT WHILE THE GOVERNMENT RUNS ANOTHER REVIEW I almost have to laugh. The Minns Labor Government has announced……wait for it…….a “review” into feral pigs. Because obviously what millions of 100-kilo breeding machines tearing up regional NSW really fear is a discussion paper in Macquarie Street. Last week I drove from Armidale to Moree at night, about 250 kilometres of quality agricultural country. Between Bundarra and Bingara alone I counted 21 deer. Across the full trip? Nine foxes and at least 50 pigs. Between Bingara and Gravesend the pigs were so thick in places they were impossible to…

Dec

16

2025

By Brendan Moylan MP

The Moylan Report

Local NewsBrendan Moylan

Emmaville Golf Club funding $35,090 was secured from the Community Building Partnership program for the Emmaville Golf Club to level out a very eroded gully. Keeping our sporting facilities in small communities up to scratch is very important. They are such a key part of the make-up of these villages and provide a social and physical outlet for locals. Visit to town It was excellent to visit Glen Innes last week to celebrate the achievements of the high schoolers at the presentation, to visit the Community Op Shop to see the fantastic work they do and pop into local business,…

Sep

18

2025

By Brendan Moylan MP

GRANT HELPS COMMUNITY CENTRE SERVE UP IMPROVEMENTS

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes & District Community Centre

Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased to announce the Glen Innes and District Community Centre’s kitchen is set for a huge upgrade with funding from the Community Building Partnership program secured. The GIDCC is a valuable part of the community which provides meals, social networks, services and more to a wide range of local people and groups. The centre dishes out many meals per week and their meal preparation will now be a lot easier with a $51,571 grant to refurbish and update the current kitchen facilities. “The Glen Innes and District Community Centre provides an important service by…

Aug

01

2025

By Newsroom

Stronger Penalties for Illicit Tobacco

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Illicit Tobacco

The NSW Government has announced new laws to tackle the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco, drawing support from Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan, who has been advocating for stronger action. The move follows a push by the NSW Opposition, who recently introduced a Bill aimed at making New South Wales the most difficult place in the country to sell illicit vaping and tobacco products. Mr Moylan welcomed the government’s response, saying the reforms are long overdue. “Our regional communities have been calling for change on the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco for months and now the Government is…

Jun

26

2025

By Newsroom

Budget Confirms Funding for Glen Innes Hospital Upgrade

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Hospital, NSW Government

The NSW State Budget, handed down on Tuesday 24 June, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the redevelopment of Glen Innes Hospital. Of the $50 million total project budget, approximately $11.1 million has already been spent — likely on planning, design, and early works, including the demolition of the old nurses' quarters. A further $6.2 million has been allocated for the 2025–26 financial year to continue the project’s rollout. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed the funding, saying the region had fared well in this year’s budget compared to other parts of regional NSW. “The Northern Tablelands has fared…

Jun

21

2025

By Newsroom

Wellingrove Memorial Hall to Receive Restoration Boost

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Kirrily Holder, Wellingrove, Wellingrove Memorial Hall

The historic Wellingrove Memorial Hall, a treasured landmark in the small village northwest of Glen Innes, is set to receive a fresh coat of paint and vital preservation work, thanks to funding from the Community War Memorials Fund. The grant will enable the hall’s memorial fence to be stripped and repainted, helping conserve it for future generations. The hall holds deep significance for the local community, both as a site of remembrance and as a hub for social gatherings. Nationals Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, welcomed the funding and acknowledged the hall’s central role in the village. “The hall…

Jun

09

2025

By David Lewis

Jan Lemon Honoured with OAM for Service to Glen Innes Community

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Jan Lemon, Medal of the Order of Australia

Glen Innes local Jan Lemon has been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades of tireless service to the local community. Mrs Lemon was awarded the OAM in the General Division “for service to the community of Glen Innes.” Her extensive volunteer work across a number of local organisations has made her a familiar and much-respected figure in the town. A long-time member of the Glen Innes and District Australia Day Committee, Mrs Lemon has served as Chairperson, Spokesperson and Master of Ceremonies since 2016, and as…

May

30

2025

By Newsroom

Highway Repairs to Begin Following Flood Damage

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Jenny Aitchison, New England Highway

Repairs to the New England Highway are set to commence next week following extensive damage caused by increased traffic after recent flooding across New South Wales. The record-breaking floods that impacted the NSW coast last week forced the redirection of traffic to the New England Highway. The increased volume of vehicles has left the road surface significantly deteriorated, with numerous potholes creating hazardous conditions for drivers. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan confirmed that he had received advice from the NSW Government that road works will begin next week. He said he has been advocating for urgent repairs in response…