Port Macquarie’s much-loved ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years of bringing the community together through creativity, culture and connection.
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 inFeature, Health, Port Macquarie
Community invited to help shape arts and culture for Port Macquarie hospital upgrade
Mid North Coast residents are being invited to help shape arts initiatives for the $265 million Port Macquarie hospital upgrade.
Posted inCricket, Feature, Yamba
Funding boost for new junior cricket oval at Lawrence
A $20,000 NSW Government grant will help build a junior cricket oval at Lawrence, boosting local sporting opportunities.
Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Lismore
Council invests in a stronger, more liveable Lismore
Lismore City Council’s draft budget includes a $20 million investment in community facilities, events and services aimed at boosting liveability and supporting the local economy.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Lennox Head
Lennox Headland Tree Planting Day celebrates 21 years of community action
More than 1,800 volunteers have helped restore Lennox Headland over 21 years, planting 18,000 trees across eight hectares.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
CCTV released as investigation continues into suspected assault in Coffs Harbour
Detectives have released CCTV footage as investigations continue into the suspected serious assault of a man at Toormina earlier this year.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Sport and fitness events, Women
Top female skateboarders to return to Lismore for Momentum festival
Australia’s leading female skateboarders will return to Lismore in July for Momentum, a festival promoting participation, skills and pathways statewide.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Northern Rivers
Aviation Career Expo inspires Northern Rivers students
Nearly 200 Northern Rivers students explored aviation careers, industry pathways and emerging technologies at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport expo.
Posted inFeature, Local News
How a simple payphone game is helping Tenterfield reconnect
A nostalgic payphone game is bringing Tenterfield residents together, sparking new connections and renewed community engagement.
Posted inCrime, Feature, MidCoast
Man charged after $9 million cocaine haul seized on Mid North Coast
A 28-year-old man is due to face court after police allegedly seized 30 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $9 million, during a vehicle stop near Forster on Thursday.