The historic MV Beardmore is a step closer to State heritage listing after receiving backing from the Heritage Council of NSW.
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 inClarence Valley, Feature, Health
Williamson supports bill to strengthen access to primary health care in regional NSW
Clarence MP Richie Williamson has backed a bill aimed at improving access to primary health care for regional and rural NSW residents.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Two arrested after man’s death in Tweed Heads
A man and a woman have been arrested after a man died on the NSW north coast early on Saturday morning.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Rough sleeping rises sharply across NSW, report finds
Rough sleeping across NSW has risen by 75 per cent since 2020, with a new report identifying sharp increases in regional areas and warning homelessness services are struggling to meet demand.
Posted inFeature, Local News
June long weekend double demerits begin
Motorists across the Mid North Coast are being urged to take extra care on the roads, with double demerit in effect.
Posted inFeature, Health, Taree
Midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital
Women in the Taree region can now access continuity of care from a known midwife through a new Midwifery Group Practice at Manning Hospital.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Man charged over alleged graffiti and property damage offences in Port Macquarie
A man is due to face court after being charged over a series of alleged graffiti and property damage offences on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inArts, Feature, Port Macquarie
Celebrating 10 years of creativity and community
Port Macquarie’s much-loved ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years of bringing the community together through creativity, culture and connection.
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.