The countdown is officially on for Tamworth’s Country Music Festival 2024, and we all have our favourites we are looking forward to
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 inGuyra, Local festivals and shows
More than Sheep and Spud at Guyra’s Lamb and Potato Festival
Boasting good food and great company, Guyra is celebrating 37 years of hosting the Lamb and Potato Festival which kicks off tomorrow.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tenterfield
Tenterfield ready to show
January is almost over, which means the annual Tenterfield Show is nearly here.
Posted inTraining and courses
Got a new puppy? Dog trainers hit the road to help more New Englanders
Yestraining for Dogs is helping New Englanders get off to the right start with their series of training courses expanding across the region.
Posted inNews
2023: Our Year in Review
Want to know what the 5 most read stories on the New England Times in 2023 were?
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.