Books will come to life this November, as Dymocks Children’s Charities delivers their inaugural Inspired Readers Festival in Armidale.
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, Federal Politics, Moree
Out of the city and onto the farm: Peter Dutton, Mark Coulton, tour Moree to hear the real issues
Moree has hosted Pollies on the Plains this week as Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton and local Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton step out of the office and onto the farm to hear firsthand, the real issues of the land.
Posted inArmidale, Sport
Armidale brothers gear up for State Karting Titles
Armidale brothers Chais Tippett and Jack Love are off to show what regional drivers are made of when they look to take on the state’s best this October long weekend.
Posted inGeneral News, Quirindi, Rugby Union, Sport
Quirindi Lions off to contest the Australian Rugby Shield
Quirindi Lions’ Hamish Dunbar and Georgie Moore are heading to the Sunshine State to contest the Australian Rugby Shield.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Cleaning out for retirement: Tamworth’s last dry cleaner to new hands
After almost 60 years, Ross and Judy Lobsey have made the tough decision to sell Tamworth’s last remaining dry-cleaning business, Central Dry Cleaners, and retire.
Posted inBusiness
The BEST Ride to Retirement: Penny Alliston-Hall
After 26 years with BEST Employment, including the last 13 years as CEO, Penny Alliston-Hall has announced she will be retiring
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.