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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 inEducation, Health

New England high school students get a taste of university health care courses

blankby Kate BrownMarch 15, 2024

This week, 300 high school students from across the New England have dived into the world of healthcare at the University of Newcastle’s Student Career forum.

Posted inAdvertorial, Armidale

Speak to a Professional: The New England Times gets real with CEO Ben Saxby, Professionals Real Estate Armidale

blankby Kate BrownMarch 14, 2024

When you think of real estate agents, you think nice cars, flashy suits and always looking for that next big sale, but at Professionals Armidale, it’s more than just a business, it is a family. Get to know your local Professionals team.

Posted inTamworth

International Women’s Day: Sarah Hooper makes it all work

blankby Kate BrownMarch 9, 2024

Mother, wife, business owner and an all-around amazing woman. If you need any inspiration for this year’s International Women’s Day, you need to meet Tamworth’s Sarah Hooper.

Posted inLocal News

A Holistic approach to Clean up Australia Day

blankby Kate BrownMarch 1, 2024

Local NDIS provider, Holistic Recovery, are taking their work outdoors for a great cause this weekend. This Sunday, March 3rd is Clean Up Australia Day.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Armidale’s best in show

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 29, 2024

Armidale is ready to celebrate community, cooking and cattle as they roll out the red carpet for the annual Armidale Show this Friday and Saturday, 1st and 2nd of March.

Posted inGuyra, Manilla

New de-amalgamation bill a wolf in sheep’s clothing

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 21, 2024

A new bill introduced into the NSW Parliament aims to make it easier for local councils to demerge, but they won’t be providing the funds to do it. For Guyra and Manilla locals the fight is far from over.

Posted inIndigenous

Meet your candidates for the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election – Northern Region

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 18, 2024

Eligible Indigenous voters will go to the polls next weekend with three candidates on the card, vying to represent the Northern Region in the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election.

Posted inAwards

Local women make finalist spot for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 16, 2024

The New England is honoured to have two women in contention for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award, Dr Casey Sullivan and Aliethea Cutmore.
We caught up with Dr Casey Sullivan earlier this week.

Posted inLocal News

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 14, 2024

Love it or hate it, today is February 14 and that means Valentine’s Day has arrived. Are you ready? Our local businesses are.

Posted inAwards, Moree

Moree Health Students take out local scholarship prizes

blankby Kate BrownFebruary 11, 2024

Two Moree health students have received a $10,000 boost to their university studies as part of a pair of long-running local scholarships. Congratulations to Madelyn Johnson and Morgan O’Dempsey.

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