Armidale’s BackTrack Youth Works has secured $20k in grant funding to employ a former program participant as part of its wellbeing and dog therapy programs.
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 inLocal News, What's on
Communities invited to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day
Remember the fallen. Honour the returned. Support those still serving. However you mark it, remember to remember this Remembrance Day.
Posted inTamworth, Tourism
Skywalk project reaches construction milestone in Tamworth
Tamworth’s Skywalk is taking shape! Construction has officially begun, marking a major milestone for this $18M project set to open in mid-2026.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Guyra seasonal update strengthens local knowledge and collaboration
Local producers in Guyra gathered for a jam-packed Seasonal Update covering feral pest control, livestock health, pasture tips and drought planning.
Posted inTamworth
Where to park in Tamworth: What you need to know as paid parking resumes
Heading into Tamworth’s CBD? Don’t get caught out! Paid parking is back in some areas, but there’s still plenty of free all-day parking if you know where to look.
Posted inAnimals, Good News, Tamworth
It’s a dog’s day out this Sunday
Call all pooches! Tamworth will be the place to be for man’s best friends this Sunday with the annual Gala Day for Dogs.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
New England North West shows the strongest regional growth, according to new research
The New England North West has proven it is the place to be, according to new results from Tourism Research Australia.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
RFS brigades to spend weekend preparing communities for bushfire season
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be throwing open station doors this weekend as residents are urged to begin preparing for the upcoming bush fire season.
Posted inSport, Tamworth
Sweeney tops Tamworth tennis championship
Tamworth has wrapped up its first Professional Tennis Tournament with Dane Sweeney claiming his fifth championship title.
Posted inEducation, Guyra
Guyra educator recognised in National Family Day Care Awards
Guyra’s Valerie Hume has been recognised for her devotion, commitment and excellence in early childhood education and care, in the 2025 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.