Step into a piece of living history at the iconic Wean Picnic Races – a true bush racing tradition since 1933.
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 inArts, Entertainment, Tenterfield
Final call for Tenterfield Eisteddfod
If you were thinking of putting your talents on centre stage at Tentefield’s Eisteddfod this September today is the final day to enter.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview reopens Friday 13 June
Good news for New England travellers, the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will reopen to traffic on Friday 13 June from 4:30pm.
Posted inCommunity development, Health, Moree, Roads and Infrastructure
Construction underway on Moree Hospital Redevelopment
Moree Hospital staff joined dignitaries and community members to turn the first sod, marking the start of main works construction.
Posted inArmidale, Equestrian and racing
NEGS student shines on international stage
NEGS student Alexa Garcia has traded in the classroom for the experience of a lifetime this week, representing Team Australia in Mexico.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Environment, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Uralla Shire, Walcha
New England Weeds Authority no more
The New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) will be officially terminated this month in response to serious concerns about the Authority’s governance and financial position. NEWA is the registered trading name […]
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway
Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.
Posted inInverell, Regional Development
Inverell Aquatic Centre recognised for excellence in innovation
The Inverell Aquatic Centre has been honoured with the Excellence in Innovation Award at the prestigious Aquas Awards Gala.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Rock out with Things of Stone and Wood this July
Heading back to the region for the first time in a long time is Melbourne’s very own Things of Stone and Wood.
Posted inGunnedah, Indigenous, Moree, Youth
New England PCYCs U-Nites for our youth
Moree’s PCYC is encouraging young people off the streets and into meaningful activities and mentorship in a safe space through the U-Nites program.