Rebecca Reardon has been elected NSW Farmers president, bringing a lifetime in agriculture and a commitment to strengthening the industry’s future for generations.
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 inAgriculture, Liverpool Plains Shire
Landowners urged to act now as rain creates ideal conditions for priority weeds
Recent rainfall has created ideal conditions for priority weeds, with Liverpool Plains landowners urged to act now to protect livestock and properties.
Posted inLocal News
Check your mailbox: ABS urges residents to prepare for the Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is urging residents to check their mailboxes for Census instructions ahead of Census night on Tuesday, 11 August.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire
RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service across Liverpool Plains
More than 40 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers, including Liverpool Plains members, will be recognised in Scone for more than 1,500 years’ combined service.
Posted inCrime, Inverell, Warialda
Seven charged in New England firearms and drug investigation
Seven people have been charged following a police investigation into the alleged supply of stolen firearms and drugs across the New England region.
Posted inMoree, Tourism
Moree tourism services to transition to council
Moree Plains Shire Council will bring Tourism Moree back in-house, approving six months’ interim funding while planning the transition.
Posted inNarrabri
Man dies in three-vehicle crash west of Narrabri
A man has died after a three-vehicle crash on the Kamilaroi Highway, west of Narrabri.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Tamworth student awarded Premier’s scholarship for military history tour of Greece
Calrossy Anglican College student Ella Gottke is one of 18 NSW students selected for the Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship, which includes a military history tour of Greece and Crete.
Posted inParenting and kids, Walcha
Discover winter at its best in Walcha
Walcha is turning up the cool this July, with WinterFest serving snow, markets, music and country warmth in equal measure.
Posted inBingara, Technology
Bingara residents advised of temporary Telstra mobile disruptions during scheduled maintenance
Bingara residents should expect brief Telstra mobile disruptions on Tuesday, 7 July, during essential maintenance.