Call all pooches! Tamworth will be the place to be for man’s best friends this Sunday with the annual Gala Day for Dogs.
Kate Brown
Kate is a proud mum of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience across the New England and its surrounding regions. She raises guide dogs in her spare time, loves a good chat with her friends and colleagues, and enjoys living her best life floating between country living and the big smoke. In addition to being one of our main story writers, Kate helps manage our newsdesk and freelancers.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
New England North West shows the strongest regional growth, according to new research
The New England North West has proven it is the place to be, according to new results from Tourism Research Australia.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
RFS brigades to spend weekend preparing communities for bushfire season
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be throwing open station doors this weekend as residents are urged to begin preparing for the upcoming bush fire season.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Sweeney tops Tamworth tennis championship
Tamworth has wrapped up its first Professional Tennis Tournament with Dane Sweeney claiming his fifth championship title.
Posted inEducation, Guyra
Guyra educator recognised in National Family Day Care Awards
Guyra’s Valerie Hume has been recognised for her devotion, commitment and excellence in early childhood education and care, in the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
New England grain growers urged to give feedback at growers meeting
Grain growers are being urged to attend an upcoming grower meeting to discuss issues around grains research and development, levy rates and reviews, and the impact on local growers.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Tennis tournament to triumph in Tamworth
Elite tennis players will be looking to make their mark as they hit the courts at Tamworth’s Tennis Centre over the next two weeks.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Get walking this Saturday for World Suicide Prevention Day
Lifeline New England North West calls on the community to unite for ‘Out of the Shadows’ walk on World Suicide Prevention Day.
Posted inArmidale, Rugby Union, Tamworth, Walcha
New England Rugby gears up for finals fever
New England Rugby’s two most consistent teams will battle it out for the William Sawyers Shield on Saturday, when the Walcha Rams take on Armidale Blues.
Posted inEmployment, Local News
Have your say on the jobs and skills roadmap for regional Australia
New England residents are being urged to have their say in a new survey aimed at gathering feedback on the Jobs and Skills Roadmap for Regional Australia.