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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 inGrants and funding
Clubs Grant provides welcome financial boost to local Westpac rescue chopper during busy times
As they prepare to head into their busiest period of the year, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has received a $7,500 financial boost to help continue to save lives.
Posted inAwards
Nemingha’s Toby Smith Wins RFBI Christmas Card Competition
Nemingha Public School’s Toby Smith has taken out this year’s Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) Christmas Card Competition.
Posted inEmergency management, Narrabri Shire
Too late to leave: Out of Control Bushfire in Duck Creek Pilliga Forest
Residents have been told it’s too late to leave, seek shelter now, as a large out of control bushfire continues to burn in the Pilliga Forrest.
Posted inGrants and funding, Tenterfield
Tenterfield to upgrade Aerodrome and boost fire response thanks to grant
Once one the verge of collapse, now Tenterfield Aerodrome is heading for an upgrade, thanks to a financial boost of $276,000
Posted inFundraiser
Gunnedah’s Christmas Toy Drive urging for donations with a tough Christmas ahead
Gunnedah Shire Council has teamed up with Gunnedah Salvation Army in their 10th Annual Community Christmas Toy Drive appeal, and they are calling for community support.
Posted inGeneral News
Real Estate: Guyra’s Gem Up for Auction
It is a rare find for the New England region, but family farm ‘Glenrock’ in Aberfoyle is up for sale.
Posted inLocal politics
Tamworth’s Special Rate Variation still on the cards despite backlash, huge rate peg
Tamworth Regional Council has confirmed they will still pursue a 36.3 percent special rate variation even after the NSW Government handed down one of the biggest rate rises of 4.9 per cent this week.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
A change at the top for BackTrack
After almost 18 years of creating, building, and steering BackTrack, Bernie Shakeshaft is handing over the reins to fellow colleague, Marcus Watson.
Posted inSport
End of an Era: Terry Psarakis’ last call for Group 4 with the Sportsman’s Lunch
Terry Psarakis has called his retirement from Group 4 Rugby League; his last official event will be this Friday with a Sportsman’s Lunch at Wests.