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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

POOL PHOTOS - NSW front line health and emergency workers are amongst the first in NSW to get the Covid-19 vaccination at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Vaccination Hub in Camperdown. Nurse manager Sue McGrady receives the Pfizer vaccine. Picture: Toby Zerna

Nearly 57,000 COVID-19 jabs delivered on North Coast

Residents on the North Coast have embraced vaccination, with nearly 57,000 COVID-19 jabs delivered. But authorities say even more people are needed to roll up their sleeves.

Lismore

Bargains galore at 400 garage sales this weekend

Preloved bric-a-brac, books, household items, garden furniture, sporting gear ‒ it will all be on offer at Second Hand Saturday garage sales across the Northern Rivers.

Sport

MUSTANGS WOMEN: When the Murwillumbah Mustangs Ladies League Tag team plays Lower Clarence in Yamba ton May 16, there's bound to be some spectacular footy for NRRRRL Fans.

Secret to the Mustangs’ loyalty: Why this NRRRL club keeps its players

The team is very competitive and are looking forward to this weekend’s match against Lower Clarence, but there’s a reason why players stick with this club.

Police & Courts

PLATE THEFT: Low-life steals elderly woman’s number plate

Police ask anyone who may have dashcam footage showing a number plate theft from a car in Crane St, Ballina, to speak up.

Lismore

5 best things about the circus that’s arrived at Lismore

From the Globe of Death motorbike riders to the Welsh mountain ponies, there’s a lot to love about the the circus acts coming to Lismore and Casino this month.

Sport

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Southern Mariners were jubilant after they won in extra innings against Macarthur to secure the 2021 Australian Senior League Championships at the baseball complex at Albert Park in Lismore on May 12, 2021. Photo: Alison Paterson

Baseball champions: What thrilled coach had to say after nail-biter final

Victory, despair, jubilation, frustration, extra innings, rain delay and a nail biter of final ‒ this gold medal baseball game at Lismore had it all and kept fans on the edges of their seats.

Sport

BASEBALL MEDIC: Overseeing the health and welfare of players on the diamond at the 2021 Australian Senior League Championships, Colbro Medics Yanik Koller is keen to use his skills for their benefit. Photo: Alison Paterson

Is this 22-year-old medic the ‘grim reaper’ of baseball?

He’s been overseeing the health and safety of players at the Senior League Championships in Lismore, and it’s not always an easy job.

Sport

GOLD MEDAL: Northern Star Hockey Club players Connor Makings, Hollie Matthews, James Coleman and Kalani Franklin, helped their NSW U15 Boys and Girls teams sweep all before them to win at the recent Australian Hockey Championships in Bathurst in April 2021.

Lismore hockey players help NSW U15s win national championships

Northern Rivers youngsters helped the NSW U15 boys and girls teams win take gold at the Australian Hockey Championships held at Bathurst.

Sport

GOLD MEDAL FINAL: Macarthur were thrilled to win a come-from-behind game against Cronulla to now face Southern Mariners for the gold medal in the 2021 Australian Senior League Championships in Lismore on May 12, 2021.

Baseball fans hope weather gods are kind for gold medal game

Baseball teams are hoping the rain holds off for 2021 Australian Senior League Championship gold medal game in Lismore on May 12.

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CAR FIRE: Firefighters from Fire & Rescue Goonellabah extinguished a car fire after it struck an electrical kiosk in Oliver Ave, Goonellabah when trying to avoid another vehicle exiting a premises. Photo: Fire & Rescue Goonellabah, Jody Hinds

Car catches on fire after crashing into electrical box at Goonellabah

Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene of a dramatic crash at Goonellabah earlier today.

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