Endurance athlete to bring Run Beyond Limits campaign through the region in support of Australians living with spinal cord injuries
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 inUralla
Uralla Shire Council reduces councillor fees ahead of rates increase
Uralla Shire Council has cut councillor fees by 19 per cent to support residents facing higher rates.
Posted inUralla, Water
Uralla shire water restrictions eased to Level 1
Uralla Shire Council has eased water restrictions to Level 1 for the townships of Uralla and Bundarra following recent rainfall.
Posted inCrime, Local News
New England teenager among drink-driving detections during King’s Birthday road operation
A teenage P-plater from the New England region has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence during NSW Police’s King’s Birthday long weekend road safety operation.
Posted inInverell, Parenting and kids
Inverell Mountain Bike track reopens after club reforms
The Inverell Mountain Bike Track has reopened after the local club reformed, securing a new licence agreement with council.
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Council presses case for more drought support
Tenterfield Shire Council has called for more drought assistance after meeting NSW Drought Coordinator Ray Willis amid worsening dry conditions.
Posted inLocal News, Rodeo and Campdraft
Chaffey demands Federal Government recommit to full Inland Rail project
Late Monday night when most politicians were heading home or out to dinner, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has continued his efforts to put a human face on the cost of the Government’s decision to axe the Inland Rail project north of Parkes.
Posted inBangheet, Gwydir Shire
Man killed in rollover crash near Bingara
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash in the New England region overnight.
Posted inArts, Kootingal
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton named semi-finalist in national singing competition
Kootingal soprano Hannah Burton has been named a semi-finalist in the 2026 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Pair charged after alleged $1m illicit tobacco seizure near Moree
Two men have been charged after police allegedly uncovered more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco during an early morning vehicle stop near Moree.