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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 inAwards, Business, Tenterfield

Tenterfield scrubs up for Business Awards

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 18, 2023

The return of the Tenterfield Business and Tourism Excellence Awards went above and beyond to highlight the impressive businesses and individuals in the town.

Posted inSport, Tamworth

CNRU: Pirate’s Stalwart, Simon Trappel, to hang up his boots after this weekend’s Grand Final showdown

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 15, 2023

He has been saying it for years, but finally, this Saturday, Simon Trappel will run out at his home field at Pirate’s Rugby Park for the last time.

Posted inArmidale, Sport

Armidale District Netball Association’s season finale tomorrow

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 15, 2023

Tomorrow is Grand Final day for Armidale Netballers as they wrap up an amazing season of fun, sun, and great netball at the Lynches Road courts.

Posted inBaan Baa, Entertainment

Farmer Wants a Wife: Do you know Farmer Todd from Baan Baa?

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 12, 2023

Channel 7 is calling him the dashing cowboy ready to meet his match, but for the New England he is Todd Melbourne from Baan Baa.

Posted inAwards, Narrabri

Narrabri’s Night of Night Winners

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 12, 2023

Narrabri has crowned their best for 2023 with organiser’s applauding another successful Business Awards event for the shire.

Posted inGeneral News

Tamworth Quality Business Awards Wrap Up

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 12, 2023

It was all glitz and glamour at Tamworth’s Quality Business Awards Friday Night, as a packed crowd celebrated the success of local businesses and individuals.

Posted inGeneral News

NERU Grand Final Preview: Can Albies repeat the clean sweep?

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 8, 2023

All eyes will be on UNE’s Bellevue Rugby ground this weekend as New England Rugby’s best fight it out for the Grand Final glory.

Posted inSport

CRNU: Last Chance for Grand Finals Spot

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 8, 2023

Everything will be on the line this weekend for Central North Rugby as teams battle for a spot in the Grand Final.

Posted inBusiness, What's on

Rolling out the Red Carpet for Business Awards around the region

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 6, 2023

Ditch the uniforms, it’s time to glam up with suit and tie and formal gowns as we enter Business Awards season in the New England.

Posted inSport

Alcatraz Fortress to Host NERU Elimination Finals

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 1, 2023

The Barbarians are preparing to make Alcatraz a fortress this weekend as New England Rugby enters the Elimination Finals.

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