NSW Parliament

Permanent Tribute Unveiled for Respected Glen Innes Community Member

Permanent Tribute Unveiled for Respected Glen Innes Community Member

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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Deadline Extended for Community Feedback on Health District Split

Deadline Extended for Community Feedback on Health District Split

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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Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural Maternity Services

Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into Rural Maternity Services

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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The Hon Nichole Overall MLC Visits Glen Innes VIEW Club

The Hon Nichole Overall MLC Visits Glen Innes VIEW Club

More than 70 rural women from Gunnedah, Manilla, Tamworth and Glen Innes VIEW Clubs gathered at the Services Club, Glen Innes, to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March. They also came to hear a keynote address from the Member for Monaro, The Hon Nichole Overall MLC, a member of The Nationals. Nichole’s life has included some very significant first achievements: growing up in the Riverina she was the first member of her family to attend university and she was the first woman elected to hold the seat of Monaro. She was encouraged to run for Parliament by her friend…
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Moylan To Introduce Bill to Tackle Youth Crime in Regional NSW

Moylan To Introduce Bill to Tackle Youth Crime in Regional NSW

Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, has given notice in Parliament of the introduction of the ‘Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill,’ aiming to address ongoing concerns about youth crime in regional New South Wales. Mr Moylan is expected to formally introduce the Bill either next week or during the March sittings of the NSW Parliament. The proposed legislation outlines three key changes designed to strengthen the legal response to youth crime in regional areas. The Bill proposes: The reversal of doli incapax, a legal principle that presumes children under 14 are incapable of criminal intent. The removal of a loophole…
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A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

A Local Update From Brendan Moylan MP

Glen Innes High School annual presentation Following the catch-up with the councillors, I went to Glen Innes High School for their annual presentation. It was excellent to see such a large number of students and teachers recognised for their contributions in the classroom as well as on the sporting field and in the arts areas. Council catch-up It was good to gather with Glen Innes Severn Shire Councillors last week to discuss important issues and concerns from across the Glen Innes Local Government Area. We also discussed the best ways moving forward to grow the area and what options are…
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