Teenage girls across the New England are getting ready to set the region on fire, or at least, learn how to manage the flame, with the Girls on Fire camp.
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 inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Meet Barnaby Joyce, Nationals, New England
Incumbent New England MP Barnaby Joyce says he is ready to deliver for the region for another term as he looks to retain his seat in the upcoming Federal Election.
Posted inGood News, Tenterfield, Travel
An exchange of a lifetime to Tenterfield
18-year-old Vittoria from Italy has made a dream come true, travelling overseas as an exchange student all the way to the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Expos, conferences and meetings
Find what you’re looking for at the New England Wedding Showcase
Whether you are a bride-to-be, waiting for that special someone to pop the question or just looking for a good time, come and check out the New England Wedding Showcase on April 13.
Posted inFire, Local News
Rural and regional Australians face the highest fire risk
New Englanders are at greater risk because emergency services often need to travel considerable distances to respond to house fires in rural and regional areas.
Posted inGood News, Health, Tamworth
Specialist services thrive in the New England
Venturing from the big smoke, Dr Tim Shiraev has been bringing his vascular surgeon services to the New England for nearly four years and loving it.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Vinnies to close Bundarra Road warehouse amid growing costs
Vinnies has announced it’s Armidale shop on Bundarra Road will be closing its doors on February 28, but is assuring customers their shopping needs will be met through the remaining store.
Posted inArmidale, Good News
Armidale dusts off their dancing shoes to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council
Armidale locals will return to the dancefloor in April for the annual Stars of Armidale Dance for Cancer competition this April.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News
Look who’s turning 30
Armidale’s Belgrave Cinema is preparing to blow out the candles to celebrate 30 years of laughter, tears and a whole lot of popcorn.
Posted inArmidale, Cricket, Sport
New England girls ready to gain confidence in Cricket
New England girls are stepping up to bat as Cricket NSW partners with Armidale District Cricket Association to launch a new program ‘Confidence in Cricket’.