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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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Opinion

CHICKS WITH ATTITUDE: Members of the CWA Lismore evening branch which formed in March 2018 are part of Australia's largest lobby group for rural, regional and remote communities. Picture: Alison Paterson

It’s not all about baking scones at the CWA meetings

“MY BRANCH is chock-full of amazing women who possess an incredible range of skills, knowledge and experience.”

Lismore

SPORTING HUB: Celebrating the $6M grant for Oakes and Crozier Ovals were sporting players, coaches, officials and politicians. L-R Scott Turner., Cr Isaac Smith, Steve Mackney, Thomas George MP, Glen Lees, Minister Ayres, Craig Foster and Mitch Lowe. Front - Simon Stainton, Philip Tsourlinis, Phillip Knowles, Austin Curtain and Matt Wilson. Picture: Alison Paterson

$6 million sports hub will impress all codes

A MULTI-MILLION dollar grant from state and local government will transform this Northern Rivers hub into a world-class facility.

Property

7 properties that are perfect for your next family home

WHEN it comes to looking for a residence to house all the family, there’s plenty of properties in the $500,000 plus price bracket which offer excellent value.

Business