Marketing & Relationship Manager Kate Ottewell sits down with The New England Times to share her unique insight into BEST’s mission, values, and community streams.

New England Times News Desk
Local Business Highlight: The Blue Stamp Studio
A new local Graphic Design studio is developing in Armidale. Here’s all you need to know about The Blue Stamp Studio.
Survey to help set new goals for Beef Sustainability Framework
A survey has been launched to inform the next evolution of the world-leading Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.
Grants to help protect koalas open now
Local community groups have until May 2 to apply for up to $200,000 to do their bit to save the koala.
Moree small business fund pilot launched
Moree Plains Shire Council has launched a new Small Business Fund Pilot Program to help support and stimulate eligible small businesses.
Aged care staffing deadline threatens closure
Aged care reforms threaten the future of many smaller aged care facilities across the region with workforce shortages meaning many homes can’t meet the 1 July deadline to have a registered nurse on site.
New bike track in Mungindi opened
The new bike track in Mungindi at the WH Smith Park has been officially opened in front of a big crowd of kids and their bikes.
Farmers call for bipartisan action on climate
NSW Farmers are asking both major parties to commit to practical solutions – not empty promises – in tackling climate change.
McGrath pledges $100k for Gomeroi Culture Academy
Labor candidate for Tamworth, Kate McGrath, has announced that a NSW Labor government will provide $100 000 to the Gomeroi Culture Academy
Spike in feral pig numbers across the New England
Farmers say an explosion in feral pig numbers on public lands across the region has resulted in massive damage to properties and livestock.