The Barbarians are preparing to make Alcatraz a fortress this weekend as New England Rugby enters the Elimination Finals.

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.
CNRU: Pirates V Devils First Grade Preliminary Finals
The Gunnedah Devils will be taking the battle for a grand final spot to Tamworth this Saturday, as they look for a win over the Pirates.
Making the right Connection
BEST Community Connections is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people, just like Andrew, to live their life, their way.
AFL’s North West Top Honours
Tamworth Kangaroo’s Captain, Matthew Hall, has taken out the 2023 Tony Gilles Medal, after delivering a standout season in the AFL’s North West competition.
CRNU: Pirates Women’s side gearing up to take on Scone in the Elimination Final
A young and fit Pirates side is getting ready to head to Moree tomorrow, to take on Scone Brumbies in the Women’s Central North Rugby Union Elimination Final.
St Alberts College eye off Footy Finals in all Four Grades
Its deja vu for St Alberts Rugby Club this weekend, as they head into semi-final football in Armidale for New England Rugby.
New England Region’s Best off to the State Training Award Finals
For the first time ever, the New England region will be sending four individuals down to contest the State Training Award Finals in Sydney next month.
Swans face Saints in AFL North West Grand Final
Tamworth Swans gear up to take on the Inverell Saints in AFL NW’s grand final clash in Gunnedah this weekend.
AgQuip’s legacy lives on 50 years
For AgQuip’s founding member, Max Ellis, it has been one hell of a ride watching a single thought grow into reality, and then thrive to become the country’s biggest agricultural event.
Tangaratta Vinyard on display for this year’s Wedding Expo
Tangaratta Vineyards and Function Centre is setting the scene and opening the gates for a Wedding Expo, Sunday 27th August.