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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 inHealth, Narrabri, Wee Waa
Community calls for urgent clarity on Wee Waa hospital services
Narrabri Shire Council and the Save Our Wee Waa Hospital Group have expressed disappointment at the lack of progress towards restoring services at Wee Waa Hospital.
Posted inLocal News, Weather
Residents urged to stay safe as wet weather returns, disaster declaration expanded
Residents are being urged to make safety their priority as prolonged downpours continue to impact the New England, many being hit again while still trying to clean up after the heavy snow storm and flooding earlier this month.
Posted inFlood, Tamworth
Calala residents prepare to isolate
The NSW SES is advising Calala residents to prepare to isolate as rain continues to soak the region.
Posted inSport
New England athletes make NSW Pride Hockey One Squads
Three athletes from the New England region will join the state’s best hockey players for the 2025 Hockey One season, kicking off this October.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Updated animal welfare reporting requirements welcomed by local producers
New England Producer Sam White considers a steadfast focus on high animal welfare ‘integral’ to running a modern farming business.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers to debate food future
Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the topics up for debate as NSW Farmers Annual Conference this month.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Tamworth
Tamworth trainers clean up on race day
Tamworth trainers had a day to remember at the Clubs NSW showcase race day on Friday, June 27, with local claiming 5 out of the 8 races on offer.
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Glen Innes welcomes confirmation of hospital upgrade
Glen Innes’ hospital upgrade is a go, after Glen Innes Severn Council welcomed $50 million as part of the state governments 2025–26 NSW Budget announced this week.
Posted inCricket, Tamworth
Tamworth launches elite cricket academy
Young cricketers across the New England will now have a new pathway to elite training with the launch of the Tamworth Cricket Academy (TCA).