Brendan Moylan – Glen Innes News

Dec

16

2025

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…

May

29

2025

By Newsroom

Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at Glen Innes Bowling Club

Local NewsAlec Buttola, Bella Garson, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Bowling Club, Norma Leamon

The Glen Innes Bowling Club has received a valuable safety upgrade, with the installation of a defibrillator now available to all members and visitors. This addition was made possible through funding from the New South Wales Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The program provides financial assistance to clubs and sporting organisations across the state to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), enhancing emergency response capabilities in local communities. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited the Glen Innes Bowling Club to formally announce the funding and meet with staff and members. “The Glen Innes Bowling Club hosts hundreds of people per…

May

12

2025

By Newsroom

Environmental Corridor at Glen Innes Waste Facility Set for Restoration

Council, Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Glen Innes Waste Facility, NSW Government

An environmental corridor at the Glen Innes Waste Facility is set to be rehabilitated following the award of a $20,000 grant from the NSW State Government. The funding will support the reintroduction of native trees and plants to an area of land that was originally cleared in the 1960s to accommodate landfill operations. In 2017, access to the landfill was redirected, and remediation of the site commenced in 2021. This work included the removal of waste material, reshaping and stabilising the slope, and the addition of soil designed to support vegetation growth. With the new funding, Glen Innes Severn Council…

May

08

2025

By Newsroom

Permanent Tribute Unveiled for Respected Glen Innes Community Member

Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Hospital, Glen Innes Hospital Auxiliary, Jan Sharman, NSW Parliament

A permanent bench honouring the late Jan Sharman OAM has been unveiled outside Glen Innes Hospital, commemorating her decades of service to the local community. Ms Sharman, who passed away last year, was a long-standing and highly respected member of the Glen Innes Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary. She held several roles within the organisation, including president, patron and life member. The bench, purchased by the auxiliary, is intended to provide a resting place for people who may find the walk to the hospital challenging. It was officially unveiled at a special event held outside the hospital last week.…