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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 inArmidale, Social issues and services

A change at the top for BackTrack

blankby Kate BrownNovember 23, 2023

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

blankby Kate BrownNovember 21, 2023

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.

Posted inBusiness

Anna Watt: New CEO for BEST Employment

blankby Kate BrownNovember 21, 2023

BEST Employment has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anna Watt.

Posted inEducation, Investigation

BackTrack: A good option but not the solution for ASC

blankby Kate BrownNovember 19, 2023

It is the groundbreaking initiative savings our kids, so why wouldn’t you want to go to BackTrack with its record and reputation for getting kids back on track?

Posted inAwareness Events, Fundraiser

Tamworth team raising $10k in Movember

blankby Kate BrownNovember 18, 2023

Tamworth local, Sean Shipley has been taking part in Movember initiative for seven years, a cause he says is close to his heart.

Posted inDomestic Violence, Social issues and services, Tamworth

Emergency accommodation a ‘Game Changer’ for victim survivors of violence in Tamworth

blankby Kate BrownNovember 9, 2023April 24, 2025

A safe place for dignity and healing has been announced for Tamworth’s victim survivors of domestic and family violence

Posted inAwareness Events

It is time to Share the Dignity New England

blankby Kate BrownNovember 8, 2023

Share the Dignity’s ‘It’s in the Bag’ campaign this November aims to get handbags filled with essential toiletry items to women in need in our communities

Posted inWhat's on

Stand Tall to bring hope to New England youth

blankby Kate BrownNovember 8, 2023

The Stand Tall event is returning to Tamworth this November, bringing together students from all over the New England to inspire positive change in their lives and build hope for the future.

Posted inLocal News, Tenterfield

Tenterfield rallies together as fires continue

blankby Kate BrownNovember 4, 2023

Despite the devastating impacts of this week’s bushfires, Tenterfield continues to show its true colours of resistance and survival.

Posted inEducation, Tamworth

Council’s faith in Tamworth’s UNE Campus restored with new designs unveiled

blankby Kate BrownOctober 28, 2023

University of New England has released their initial architectural design concept for the proposed UNE Tamworth Campus

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