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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 inFeature, Flood, Northern Rivers
CSIRO flood report must deliver lasting outcomes for Northern Rivers communities
Northern Rivers communities are a step closer to stronger flood resilience following today’s landmark CSIRO report release announcement today.
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Lismore Council to seek funding opportunities for future home of Hannah Cabinet
Lismore City Council will seek external funding to investigate a safe, accessible and long-term home for the internationally recognised Hannah Cabinet.
Posted inFeature, Taree
Taree roundtable brings insurers and community leaders together
Insurers, governments and community leaders will meet in Taree today to discuss flood recovery and future resilience one year on.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Clarence Valley and MidCoast councils among finalists in North Coast tourism awards
Clarence Valley and MidCoast councils are among the finalists in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, recognising regional tourism excellence.
Posted inFeature, Taree
Barrington Coast Airshow returns to the region
The Barrington Coast Airshow will return to Taree on Saturday, 7 November, with more than 6,000 visitors expected to attend the event and inject more than $2 million into the local economy.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Woman charged with more than 400 offences after alleged $2m strata fraud
A 30-year-old woman has been charged with more than 400 fraud-related offences after police alleged she stole more than $2 million from strata trust accounts in the Coffs Harbour area.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure
Investigation work underway for The Bight Bridge rebuild
Geotechnical investigations have begun for Wingham’s Bight Bridge replacement, a key milestone in designing the new river crossing.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
35 e-bikes destroyed after police seizures in Tweed Heads
Police have destroyed 35 seized e-bikes in the Tweed Heads area, with more forfeiture applications still before the courts. View vision here.
Posted inCrime, Feature, MidCoast
Man charged after police allegedly seize ketamine worth an estimated $1 million
A 24-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly seized 20kg of ketamine worth an estimated $1 million.