A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in South Tamworth yesterday afternoon. Around 3:15pm Emergency services were called to a unit block at […]
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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 inIndigenous, Tamworth
Honouring a Great Leader, Aunty Yvonne Kent
The Tamworth community will gather to add their personal touch to a commemorative portrait in honour of the late Aunty Yvonne Kent on June 28.
Posted inAgriculture, What's on
Moree’s Kate Lumber takes place among Australia’s top young achievers in the cotton industry
Moree Agronomist Kate Lumber is up against the nation’s best young achievers in her field, named a finalist for the Young Cotton Achiever of the Year award.
Posted inGeneral News
Increase in dumped litters spark calls for pet owners to desex
Councils and the RSPCA are desperately appealing to pet owners to desex their animals after an increase in dumped puppy litters.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah Shire, Narrabri Shire
Councils call for pet owners to take responsibility and an end to social media abuse
Narrabri Shire now has two Rangers working round the clock, filling the pound nearly every day, and social media abuse is not helping deal with the increase in strays.
Posted inSport
Tamworth steps up to the plate this June Long weekend
Over 750 baseballers will converge on Tamworth this weekend as the city hosts its 54th June long weekend baseball carnival.
Posted inFundraiser, General News, Housing, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Tamworth Family Support Services Kicking off for a Big Cause
Tamworth Family Supports Services’ (TFSS) Winter Warmer Appeal is kicking off in a new direction, with the inaugural Winter Warmer Soccer Cup. With a goal to take small steps for […]
Posted inArmidale Regional, Indigenous, Local politics
Disrespect in Armidale Council as motion to recognise Indigenous owners voted down
Armidale Regional Councillors have voted down a motion to install acknowledgement signs for traditional landowners at a disruptive council meeting.
Posted inCrime, Parenting and kids
Be active to keep your kids safe online
Parents are being asked to step and take an active role in their children’s online lives with the help of former Child Abuse Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer, Kristi McVee.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Inverell
New program in Inverell works towards Closing the Gap
Inverell is another step closer to closing the gap with Bandaar Walaaybaa Community Hub Aboriginal Corporation’s newest program launching today.