Byron Central Hospital is seeking volunteers for a new Healthcare Helper program supporting patients, families and nursing staff locally.
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, Nimbin, Water
Nimbin boil water alert to remain as Council works on treatment plant repairs
Nimbin residents face at least three more weeks under a boil water alert as Council repairs treatment infrastructure.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Health
Community at heart of Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year milestone
Byron Central Hospital celebrated 10 years of community healthcare, recognising staff, volunteers and local support across the region.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Feature, Kingscliff
North Coast to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
Thousands of surfers and visitors will descend on Kingscliff next month for the world’s largest women’s surfing festival.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime
Vandalism rampage shuts Sapphire Beach toilets indefinitely
Sapphire Beach residents and visitors are without access to public toilets after a wave of vandalism and arson attacks forced the indefinite closure of the local amenities block.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime
Driver charged after allegedly leaving scene of fatal crash north-west of Coffs Harbour
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash near Coffs Harbour that killed a 20-year-old woman and seriously injured two others.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education
Community focus at centre of funding boost for Mudyala hub
The Clarence Valley community will benefit from major upgrades to the Mudyala Children & Youth Hub after the organisation secured nearly $188,000 in NSW Government funding.
Posted inByron Bay, Health
Community invited to celebrate Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year anniversary
The community is invited to celebrate Byron Central Hospital’s 10-year anniversary at a special event on Wednesday.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Man charged after alleged assault investigation in Port Macquarie
A 45-year-old man has been charged over an alleged assault in Port Macquarie that left another man with serious head and facial injuries last year.
Posted inNorth Coast Surrounds, Transport and Freight
Communities urged to plan ahead for major North Coast rail shutdown
North Coast communities face travel disruptions and coach replacements during a major rail shutdown for essential maintenance works this month.