Moree Agronomist Kate Lumber is up against the nation’s best young achievers in her field, named a finalist for the Young Cotton Achiever of the Year award.
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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 inGeneral News
Increase in dumped litters spark calls for pet owners to desex
Councils and the RSPCA are desperately appealing to pet owners to desex their animals after an increase in dumped puppy litters.
Posted inAnimals, Gunnedah Shire, Narrabri Shire
Councils call for pet owners to take responsibility and an end to social media abuse
Narrabri Shire now has two Rangers working round the clock, filling the pound nearly every day, and social media abuse is not helping deal with the increase in strays.
Posted inSport
Tamworth steps up to the plate this June Long weekend
Over 750 baseballers will converge on Tamworth this weekend as the city hosts its 54th June long weekend baseball carnival.
Posted inFundraiser, General News, Housing, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional, What's on
Tamworth Family Support Services Kicking off for a Big Cause
Tamworth Family Supports Services’ (TFSS) Winter Warmer Appeal is kicking off in a new direction, with the inaugural Winter Warmer Soccer Cup. With a goal to take small steps for […]
Posted inArmidale Regional, Indigenous, Local politics
Disrespect in Armidale Council as motion to recognise Indigenous owners voted down
Armidale Regional Councillors have voted down a motion to install acknowledgement signs for traditional landowners at a disruptive council meeting.
Posted inCrime, Parenting and kids
Be active to keep your kids safe online
Parents are being asked to step and take an active role in their children’s online lives with the help of former Child Abuse Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer, Kristi McVee.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Inverell
New program in Inverell works towards Closing the Gap
Inverell is another step closer to closing the gap with Bandaar Walaaybaa Community Hub Aboriginal Corporation’s newest program launching today.
Posted inArmidale
Armidale succeeds in refugee resettlement
The evidence is in, and Armidale should take a bow for its part in the successful settlement of over 650 Ezidi refugees into the community and paving the way for future settlement programs.
Posted inSport
Rugby Union around the region this weekend
It’s Indigenous round for CNRU as part of another big weekend of rugby action.