Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon has been named Young Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 NSW RFS Youth Awards.
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 inEducation, Local News
TAFE NSW to receive stable funding
The State Government has announced a major reform to TAFE NSW, removing it from the contestable funding model and committing to a stable, long-term budget.
Posted inGood News, Gunnedah, What's on
Sparkle, share and celebrate Christmas spirit in Gunnedah and Guyra
The Christmas season is set to sparkle with festive celebrations kicking off across the New England – including the annual Christmas Lights competition in Gunnedah, and the Christmas Carnival in Guyra.
Posted inGlen Innes, Good News, Health
Glen Innes Health Hub officially opens
The Glen Innes community is celebrating a significant milestone in regional healthcare with the official opening of the Glen Innes Health Hub.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Indigenous
BackTrack in Armidale receives $20k to support at-risk youth
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.
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.