After 26 years with BEST Employment, including the last 13 years as CEO, Penny Alliston-Hall has announced she will be retiring
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, Education
New England women show how it’s done at the 2023 NSW Training Awards
The New England has proven itself a training powerhouse as the top performing region at this year’s State Training Awards in Sydney.
Posted inAwards, Business, Tenterfield
Tenterfield scrubs up for Business Awards
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
Everything will be on the line this weekend for Central North Rugby as teams battle for a spot in the Grand Final.