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Alison PatersonSports, Crime, Emergency Services reporter

Alison Paterson is an award-winning journalist and photographer. Renowned for reporting with compassion and integrity, Alison possesses considerable experience reporting on the ground at natural disasters from floods to bushfires. She also covers the police, emergency services and sports rounds at The Northern Star. Passionate AFL, cycling and surfing, Alison aims to take her annual leave in July so she can ride her bike trainer while watching the Tour de France live.

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Lismore Airport’s free offer when you fly out of town

Along with cheap flights, there is a big incentive to use Lismore Airport right now. Can you guess what it is?

Lismore

It took me less than 60 seconds to book a COVID jab, here’s how

If you are having trouble booking in a COVID-19 vaccination, the Northern NSW Local Health District pop-up clinic at Lismore Square offers a speedy alternative.

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SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - SUPERMOON SKYDIVE: An outstanding opportunity to skydive by the light of the final supermoon over Byron Bay will occur on May 26, 2021.

Supermoon skydiving jump over the Northern Rivers

One long-time Skydive Byron Bay volunteer will make her 200th tandem jump when the firm holds an exciting event on March 26, 2021 when they jump by the silvery light of the supermoon.

Lismore

FIRE SOURCE: Fire and Rescue Inspector Gary White said a fire which damaged a townhouse in Byron Bay on Monday May 24, 2021, showed the importance of residents having an escape plan.

Byron house fire: Firefighter reveals what sparked house fire

After firefighters from four fire stations attended a house fire a senior officer has warned people working from home to not overload power points.

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POWER PLAY: Lismore Swans Junior AFL U11 players Fynn Henderson and Sidney-Jack Bakers were part of an energetic team who hosted he Burleigh Bombers Black squad in Round 5 at Mortimer Oval on Sunday May 23, 2021. Photo: Ben Lynch

Lismore Swans U11’s ripper game rewarded with barbecue not a win

When the Lismore Swans U1’s took on the Burleigh Black team, they played a valiant game but in the end were beaten by a massive 42 points by the visitors.

Lismore

Right stuff: What it takes to be in Lismore GM hot seat

It’s the top job in the region but one that requires not only a thick skin to deal with councillors and ratepayers, but also a high level of management and finely-tuned leadership skills.

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Emergency services at the scene of a building fire in Browning Street, Byron Bay on May 24, 2021. Picture: Javier Encalada

Emergency services at house fire in Byron Bay

Emergency services including firefighters from four fire stations are at the scene of a house fire in Byron Bay.

Lismore

TICKET CHECK: Bogangar residents and visitors are urged to check their tickets after it was revealed someone in the area may have a Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot ticket and are now $100,000 richer.

Hey Bogangar residents, do you have the $100,000 lottery ticket?

A Far North Coast resident or visitor is in for a marvellous Monday when they discover their Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot ticket has won them $100,000.

Lismore

Sneak peek inside Lismore’s newest COVID vaccination clinic

Lismore residents aged over 50 can get a COVID-19 vaccination while they pick up the groceries thanks to a new clinic which opened on Monday.

Lismore

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - Firefighters from Fire and Rescue Kingscliff attended an incident involving rescuing a galah from telephone communication tower.

Flaming galahs: Firefighters free bird from communications tower

Firefighters at Fire and Rescue Kingscliff have attended a wide variety of incidents including rescuing a bird caught in a telecommunication tower to ensuring streets are safe to drive on after a car crash.

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