Glen Innes Hospital – Glen Innes News

Sep

22

2025

Our Local History: Polio and the Iron Lung

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, Land of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

Seventy years ago, in April 1955 after his invention developed from killed polio virus had been tested in one of the largest clinical trials in history, American virologist Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was officially declared ‘safe, effective and potent’. It was an unprecedented scientific breakthrough in the control of the spread of one of the most dreaded diseases of the 20th century. Polio, or Poliomyelitis, also known as Infantile Paralysis, is a highly infectious viral disease primarily affecting the nervous system, with flu-like symptoms, brain inflammation, and in severe cases, paralysis. In 1964 Albert Sabin’s oral polio vaccine administered as…

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…

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.…

Apr

01

2025

By Newsroom

Investigation Into Death Of Child Continues

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, New England Police District

An investigation is continuing into the death of a child at a home in Glen Innes on the weekend. About 6.40am (Sunday 30 March 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Hunter Street, Glen Innes, after an 11-month-old boy was found unresponsive. NSW Ambulance paramedics took the child to Glen Innes Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. While not being treated as suspicious, an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death is now being conducted by detectives attached to New England Police District. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Mar

18

2025

By Newsroom

Police Seek Witnesses to Two-Vehicle Crash on New England Highway

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, New England Highway, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police

New England Police are calling for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision on the New England Highway near Grafton Street, Glen Innes, yesterday morning. Emergency services responded to the incident at around 11 am, where they found a Toyota utility had overturned and landed on its roof after colliding with a Toyota SUV. The occupants of the ute, a 61-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, sustained minor cuts and were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to Armidale Hospital for further care. The driver of the SUV, a 17-year-old boy, suffered a minor hand injury. He…

Mar

11

2025

By David Lewis

First Look Inside the $50 Million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, Ryan Park

The Glen Innes community now has the opportunity to preview the much-anticipated $50 million hospital redevelopment, with a newly released fly-through video offering a virtual tour of the future facility. The New South Wales Government has committed $50 million to the redevelopment, ensuring the hospital is equipped with modern and refurbished facilities to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region. An animation showcasing the hospital’s new design has been released alongside the schematic plans, and community members are invited to share their feedback at upcoming information sessions in April. Planning and design work is progressing, with the redevelopment set…

Dec

05

2024

By Eve Chappell

Our History – Matron Bewley

Local NewsGlen Innes Hospital, Land of the Beardies Museum, Our Local History

Driving up Williams Street from Church Street (the New England Highway) you will notice at the top, as you turn right at the corner that there is a sign ‘Bewley Lane’. It is just a very short lane. Does anyone know why that name has been so honoured? Most of the names of our streets, avenues, lanes etc can be traced to prominent people and almost every thoroughfare, no matter how short, has now been given a name, mainly to assist Emergency Services etc. Early on it was politicians, and other such notables, then mayors etc, who were so honoured…