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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 inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure

Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview reopens Friday 13 June

blankby Kate BrownJune 12, 2025June 14, 2025

Good news for New England travellers, the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will reopen to traffic on Friday 13 June from 4:30pm.

Posted inCommunity development, Health, Moree, Roads and Infrastructure

Construction underway on Moree Hospital Redevelopment

blankby Kate BrownJune 12, 2025June 14, 2025

 Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.  

Posted inArmidale, Equestrian and racing

NEGS student shines on international stage

blankby Kate BrownJune 9, 2025June 12, 2025

NEGS student Alexa Garcia has traded in the classroom for the experience of a lifetime this week, representing Team Australia in Mexico.

Posted inArmidale Regional, Environment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha

New England Weeds Authority no more

blankby Kate BrownJune 9, 2025June 12, 2025

The New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) will be officially terminated this month in response to serious concerns about the Authority’s governance and financial position. NEWA is the registered trading name […]

Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure

Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway

blankby Kate BrownJune 6, 2025June 13, 2025

Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.

Posted inInverell, Regional Development

Inverell Aquatic Centre recognised for excellence in innovation

blankby Kate BrownJune 2, 2025June 4, 2025

The Inverell Aquatic Centre has been honoured with the Excellence in Innovation Award at the prestigious Aquas Awards Gala.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Rock out with Things of Stone and Wood this July

blankby Kate BrownMay 31, 2025June 2, 2025

Heading back to the region for the first time in a long time is Melbourne’s very own Things of Stone and Wood.

Posted inGunnedah, Indigenous, Moree, Youth

New England PCYCs U-Nites for our youth

blankby Kate BrownMay 29, 2025June 2, 2025

Moree’s PCYC is encouraging young people off the streets and into meaningful activities and mentorship in a safe space through the U-Nites program. 

Posted inFlood, Gunnedah

Gunnedah joins flood watch

blankby Kate BrownMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Its Gunnedah’s turn to join the flood watch, with the NSW SES advising people to stay informed about predicted minor flooding on the Namoi River.

Posted inBusiness, Narrabri

Australia’s Cotton Capital launches cheeky campaign for socks and jocks

blankby Kate BrownMay 28, 2025May 30, 2025

Narrabri has launched a cheeky new campaign calling for major retailers to close the regional retail gap.

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