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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 inCrime, Port Macquarie
Man hospitalised after stabbing in Port Macquarie
A man has been hospitalised after a stabbing on the state’s Mid North Coast. About 1.25am on Friday, 2 January 2026, emergency services were called to a service station on […]
Posted inGeneral News
Water safety plea ahead of high-risk New Year period
Holidaymakers heading to beaches, rivers and waterways are being urged to prioritise safety, with emergency services warning of an increased risk of drowning and boating incidents over the New Year period.
Posted inTaree
Body located in search for man missing from Old Bar
A body has been located during a search for a man missing from the state’s north earlier this month.
Posted inHospitality, Local News, Travel
NSW TrainLink’s refreshed menu in time for peak summer travel season
New items have been added to the on-board menu of NSW TrainLink’s long distance train services in time for summer’s peak travel season.
Posted inEmergency management, General News, Local News
Take care and plan ahead this summer
Emergency services are urging communities across the Mid Coast to plan ahead and stay safe—whether in the surf, on the water or travelling through bushfire-prone areas.
Posted inLocal News, Weather
Extreme heatwave warning issued for Mid North Coast: NSW Ambulance urges precautions
Residents across the Mid North Coast are being urged to take immediate precautions as an extreme heatwave warning is issued for the region.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Wauchope
Ongoing reconstruction works on Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview
Essential reconstruction work is continuing on the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview, aimed at restoring full access through areas severely impacted by natural disasters.
Posted inPort Macquarie-Hastings, Roads and Infrastructure
Ocean Drive upgrade complete in major boost for Port Macquarie region
The long-awaited duplication of Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie has officially been completed, marking the largest road infrastructure investment ever undertaken by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
Posted inSchool News, Tweed Shire
Tweed students move into safer, flood-resilient schools
Students at Tumbulgum and Condong public schools have officially moved into their newly rebuilt, flood-resilient campuses this week