Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A $300,000 grant was secured for Macintyre High School’s outdoor multi-purpose sports courts to be redeveloped. The courts are used seven days a week by the school, and the wider community, for outdoor activities so the rebuild is a much needed one. A few years ago, the school’s P&C recognised the need for an overhaul
Jamie Chaffey’s newsletter
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, says there are currently worrying times for Australians with the cost of living a constant challenge and the recent very real concerns about fuel availability and cost. Mr Chaffey thanked those who sent him their views and experiences, and reported fuel shortages at No Fuel Here. “I continue to
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Our hard-working nurses and midwives will receive a well-earned pay rise after the NSW Industrial Relations Commission stepped in on the ongoing dispute and ordered the Minns Labor Government to increase their pay. This is a move I have been advocating for since joining Parliament in 2024. Nurses and midwives work incredibly hard under enormous
Push to boost patient travel support amid soaring fuel prices
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is calling on the NSW Government to increase support for rural and regional patients travelling for medical care as fuel prices continue to climb. Mr Moylan said the current 40 cents per kilometre subsidy under the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme is no longer keeping pace with
Chaffey and Tehan: Energy crisis hitting families in Parkes electorate
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, and Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Dan Tehan, said shocking new data has revealed the impact the Albanese Labor Government’s disastrous energy policies are having on families in the Parkes electorate. According to the Australian Energy Regulator, more than 70,000 families in New South Wales were unable
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
New equipment for Inverell Junior Rugby Club Funding was secured for Inverell Junior Rugby Club to purchase new line-marking equipment through the Local Sport Grant Program. The club has nearly 200 registered boys and girls playing rugby this season. The new equipment will take pressure off the hardworking volunteers who put their hand up to
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
2NZ turns 90 Radio station 1188 2NZ at Inverell blew out 90 candles on Tuesday with a barbecue celebration. Station 2NZ is part of the fabric of the Inverell community and it was excellent to celebrate the milestone. The Inverell Macintyre Lions put on a barbecue and there was a big cake on the day.
Moylan: Easter Bunny and his mates causing chaos, with ag minister down a burrow
NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan says the Easter Bunny might get a warm welcome at the weekend. However, he says, farmers and regional communities across the state aren’t so lucky, thanks to a State Government that appears to have taken an extended Easter break. New reports confirm what farmers already know – rabbit
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The second week of the March Parliament sittings was another busy one. A 90,000-signature ePetition calling for proportionate, evidence-based and a consultative firearms policy was debated in Parliament this week. Unfortunately, Labor refused to let me speak. The ePetition was one of the most popular in Parliament history and addresses the rushed changes to gun
Bowen confirms number of fuel stations dry across Australia
MINISTER for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen told parliament on Thursday there are more than 170 service stations in New South Wales without diesel fuel, and more than 330 across Australia with dry diesel pumps. “New South Wales today has 178 with no diesel, 48 with a total stock out,” Mr Bowen said. “Queensland
Chaffey’s Corner
There is one thing everyone is talking about, not only in Broken Hill, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri and Forbes, not only across the electorate of Parkes, but across all of Australia, and that is the access and cost of fuel. Regional Australia is hurting over the rapid and massive hike in fuel prices and matters are
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
It has been a frustrating few months as we watch those big rain events continue to dodge large sections of our region, leaving dusty paddocks and many local farmers already feeling the pressure. Record cattle and sheep yarding throughout the New England in the past fortnight show many graziers are reading the current seasonal signs
Chaffey takes on new role in new National Party leadership team
FEDERAL member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has been appointed the role of the Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, as part of the National Party’s new leadership team decided yesterday. Mr Chaffey also resumes his role as Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources. “I am honoured today to once again be part
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The Bureau of Health Information’s Healthcare Quarterly report reveals the number of people leaving emergency departments without, or before completing, treatment is increasing across the state at an alarming rate. The numbers show demand at Armidale, Inverell and Moree Hospitals has increased and more people are leaving emergency departments without, or before completing, treatment due
Chaffey: New Nationals leadership team represents a strong future
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey today welcomed Senator Matt Canavan as the new leader of The National Party and Darren Chester as the Deputy Leader. Mr Chaffey said Mr Canavan has already proven himself a fighter for regional Australia. “And that is exactly what the country needs,” Mr Chaffey said. “I welcome his election
Littleproud stands down as Leader of the Nationals
DAVID Littleproud today resigned as Leader of The Nationals and requested a party room meeting later this week to choose a new Leader. In a statement released late today, Mr Littleproud said leading the Nationals has been an enormous honour and privilege, but concedes he is no longer the best person to lead the party.
Moylan, Singh and Chaffey: Farmers left running on empty amid fuel crisis
STATE member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey and NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh are united in the urgent call for the Federal Government to address the growing fuel crisis across regional New South Wales. Incredibly, when questioned in Budget Estimates on Monday, Minister for Regional NSW and Agriculture, Tara
Chaffey: Councils crying out for help in Federal Budget
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has called on Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to listen to the urgent needs of the 20 Local Government Areas in the Parkes electorate as he considers the 2026-27 Federal Budget. Mr Chaffey asked each of the 20 councils for their top priorities for the upcoming Federal Budget to put
Opinion: Moylan says feral pigs are having the last laugh as govt plans 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 100kg breeding machines tearing up regional New South Wales really fear is a discussion paper in Macquarie Street. Last week, I drove from Armidale to
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Armidale’s Kay Endres has been named Northern Tablelands Woman of the Year as part of NSW Women’s Week. Kay makes an enormous contribution to a wide range of different areas. She serves as a councillor, contributes to charity and community organisations, and dedicates her time to various causes, organisations, schools and more. Kay is very
