Brendan Moylan

May
29
2025
By Newsroom
Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at Glen Innes Bowling Club

Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at Glen Innes Bowling Club

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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…
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May
12
2025
By Newsroom
Environmental Corridor at Glen Innes Waste Facility Set for Restoration

Environmental Corridor at Glen Innes Waste Facility Set for Restoration

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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…
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May
08
2025
By Newsroom
Permanent Tribute Unveiled for Respected Glen Innes Community Member

Permanent Tribute Unveiled for Respected Glen Innes Community Member

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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.…
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Apr
29
2025
By Newsroom
New Sensory Garden Opens in Glen Innes

New Sensory Garden Opens in Glen Innes

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Glen Innes’ new sensory garden has officially opened, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Round 5 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The garden, part of Glen Innes Severn Council’s Life Choices Support Services (LC-SS), has been specially designed to engage all five senses. With a mix of carefully chosen plants, textured surfaces, water features and other calming elements, the space aims to support people with sensory processing needs. The idea for the project was led by the late Anthony Williams, Glen Innes Severn Council’s former manager of community services, and it now stands as a tribute to his work…
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Apr
28
2025
By Newsroom
New Refuge for Women and Children to Be Built in Glen Innes

New Refuge for Women and Children to Be Built in Glen Innes

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A new refuge supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence is set to be established in Glen Innes, following the announcement of $7.6 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Core and Cluster Program. The facility will be developed by community organisation Pathfinders and will include up to eight self-contained dwellings, enabling women and children to live independently while accessing on-site support. The refuge will also feature communal spaces, private rooms for service delivery, play areas and communal gardens. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed the development, saying it would provide critical support for those in need…
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Apr
23
2025
By Newsroom
Glen Innes Sheep Saleyards Meet Modern Standards with eID Upgrade

Glen Innes Sheep Saleyards Meet Modern Standards with eID Upgrade

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The Glen Innes sheep saleyards have been brought in line with the latest livestock traceability standards following the installation of electronic identification (eID) technology. The upgrade was made possible through a $193,101 grant secured from the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Under new legislative requirements, all sheep and goats must be electronically tagged before arriving at saleyards. Upon arrival, the eID tags are scanned and read, enabling full traceability of livestock from farm to processor. With the new equipment in place, the Glen Innes sheep saleyards now fully comply with these updated regulations. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed…
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Apr
17
2025
By Newsroom
Deadline Extended for Community Feedback on Health District Split

Deadline Extended for Community Feedback on Health District Split

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The community has been given additional time to share their views on the proposed changes to the Hunter New England Local Health District, with the deadline for public submissions now extended to 8 May. The Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025 seeks to restructure the existing district into two separate entities: the Hunter Local Health District and the New England Northwest Local Health District. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has encouraged residents and interested organisations to contribute to the consultation process. “It is so important that the community is heard on this…
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Apr
02
2025
By Newsroom
Centennial Parklands to Receive New Picnic Shelter

Centennial Parklands to Receive New Picnic Shelter

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Residents and visitors to Glen Innes will soon have an upgraded picnic shelter to enjoy at Centennial Parklands, thanks to a $44,000 grant from the New South Wales Government. The funding, provided through the Local Small Commitment Allocation (LSCA) program, will support the replacement of the ageing picnic shelter with a modern and accessible facility. The LSCA program aims to enhance local communities by supporting a range of initiatives, including park and playground upgrades, events, and essential services. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, recently visited Centennial Parklands to inspect the current shelter and highlighted the importance of the project.…
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Mar
26
2025
By Newsroom
Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural Maternity Services

Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural Maternity Services

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Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has called for a Parliamentary inquiry into maternity services in rural and regional areas of New South Wales. On Wednesday, Mr Moylan submitted a Notice of Motion in the NSW Parliament, urging the government to explore bundled funding for maternity care, establish an advisory group on rural health, and commission an inquiry into maternity services in regional NSW. “Country mums, particularly those in the Northern Tablelands, deserve the opportunity to give birth in their hometowns,” Mr Moylan said. Since the 1990s, more than half of the maternity and children’s health services in rural and…
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Mar
14
2025
By Brendan Moylan MP
A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

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Community forums I met with leaders from the Glen Innes community last week to discuss healthcare and community safety. It was great to catch-up and chat about those important topics. Glen Innes Show The Glen Innes Show was a fantastic success last month. Held over three days, people came from all over the area to attend. It was excellent to wander around and talk with attendees as well as see everything on offer. Congratulations to the Glen Innes Show Society for holding such a wonderful event, it truly is the ‘Royal of the North’. Proposal to split the Hunter New…
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