Southern Cross University has unveiled new veterinary training facilities in the Northern Rivers to help address regional vet shortages
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 inCoffs Harbour, Recreation
Coffs Harbour runners lead charge at Washpool World Heritage Trails
Coffs Harbour runners will feature strongly when the Washpool World Heritage Trails returns to Washpool National Park next weekend.
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment
Bluesfest cancellation hits Byron Bay community after 36-year run
The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 ends a 36-year run for one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, dealing a blow to the Byron Bay community, local tourism and the live music sector.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Man dies after being pulled from water near Coffs Harbour
A 36-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at Emerald Beach near Coffs Harbour. Read more here.
Posted inBallina
New Ballina community centre to boost child protection and family support services
Ballina families will gain improved access to child protection and family support services with the opening of a new $3 million Community Service Centre.
Posted inYamba
Investigation underway after fatal boating incident near Yamba
Two people have died after a boat capsized crossing the Yamba bar on the NSW north coast early Thursday.
Posted inEducation, Lennox Head
Construction begins on major Lennox Head Public School and preschool upgrade
Construction has begun on a new Lennox Head Public School campus, set to triple classroom capacity and open in 2027.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Groovin The Moo tickets on sale
Groovin The Moo has gone on sale ahead of its return to Lismore this May, with organisers confirming camping and shuttle options for the all-ages event at Oakes Oval.
Posted inEducation, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Women trades surge: North Coast women helping build the local construction workforce
Women are driving a surge in construction trades across regional NSW, boosting local workforces in Armidale, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour as enrolments more than double statewide.
Posted inBusiness, Frederickton, Good News, Tourism
The new collective changing-up the Old Cheese Factory
There’s a village vibe to the collective hub taking shape under new ownership at Frederickton’s Old Cheese Factory.