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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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LOCAL PRODUCTION: A new Coca-cola commercial shot on several locations on the Northern Rivers included filming at Colches St, Casino. Picture: Susanna Freymark

WATCH: What do you think of the new Coca-Cola TV ad?

A NEW commercial that was filmed on the Northern Rivers went to air during the AFL grand final on Saturday.

Lismore

COUNCIL FEEDBACK: A Northern Rivers Council will call 400 residents over the next few weeks to get feedback regarding a roads, rates and rubbish survey.

Council’s roads, rates and rubbish survey

IF YOU get a call from this Northern Rivers council, it’s a golden opportunity to give you thoughts on a broad range of services and issues.

Lismore

KYOGLE TRAIL MAPS: A new map highlights the hard work b the Kyogle Mountain Bike Club in creating a network of trails for riders to enjoy. Picture: Susanna Freymark

New bike trail map hits pay dirt

HARD work by the Kyogle Mountain Bike Club had resulted in a network of new trails set to out the town on the map.

Lismore

BRAIN POWER: St Carthage's Primary School students L-R Charlotte Gilliland, Neve Schweizer, Padraig Heffernan, Liam Torrens,(front) Darcy Heffernan and Chloe Lane, jump for joy as they are off to defend their champion title the Social Science division of the Tournament of Minds Australian-Pacific Final next month. Picture: Alison Paterson

Magnificent seven to defend national title

THINKING creatively in a challenging and competitive environment, these students believe they can win back-to-back titles in the 2018 Tournament of the Minds.

Lismore

FLYING HIGH: The Royal Australian Air Force's C-17A Globemaster III is conducting low-level flying training with a U.S Air Force C-17A Globemaster III on Friday, 28 September over the Northern Rivers. Picture: Supplied

Low-flying jets startle and thrill residents

RESDIENTS on the Northern Rivers got a close look at the RAAF C-17A Globemaster III when it conducted low-level flying training with their US counterparts.

Lismore

BLISS: Fairy bread is one of those quaint childhood treat which adults still love to scoff. Picture: Contributed

7 childhood foods that will make you nostalgic

BACK in the day, it was all about licking the bowl when your mum made chocolate crackles, but how have they stood the test of time?

Community News

GOODFELLAS: Lismore Men & Community Shed president George Sparnon and shed co-ordinator Ian Bottrell are thrilled to have completed a caravan for veterans who needs a place to stay. Picture: Marc Stapelberg

A surprising number of veterans are ending up homeless

HOW a men’s shed are helping returned soldiers find a home, when they fail to adjust to civilian life.

Lismore

HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE: Nimbin is set for a shake-up with the sale of a dual property at 80-82 Cullen St, which has DA approval for a approval to build a boutique hotel with 24 totally modern accommodation units. Picture: Supplied

Controversial development site now for sale

AFTER 10 years working to gain development approval, an out-of-town owner has put this Northern Rivers commercial property on the market.

Lismore

Toll truck ‘origamied’ by notorious Lismore railway bridge

A NORTHERN Rivers bridge with a low clearance claimed another truck on Wednesday.

Lismore

Handcrafted business opens its doors in Lismore

CARRINGTON St is coming alive with beautiful handmade crafts with the opening of a new business featuring wood block printing and leather crafts.

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