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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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WIN WIN: At Hertz Northern Rivers, employees including Lismore Swans AFC senior men's team coach Ashley Prichard (centre) said his colleagues (L-R) Neil Jeffs, Judy Croker, Melanie Chambers, Madison Pethers, Julie Butler, Nathan Box and Christian War, are the "team behind the team" supporting local sporting clubs. Photo: Alison Paterson

Why this firm says sponsoring sport is good business sense

“The returns are 10-fold and the relationships we build over time are excellent… we definitely get a lot of repeat business from members of the football community”.

Sport

NATIONAL CHAMPION: Outstanding Northern Rivers cyclist Hayley Oakes, 17, took out the Australian Women's U19 Mountain Bike title in Tasmania in 2021 when she was only 16 years old.

Tough and talented teen cyclist ready for world domination

Lismore mountain bike sensation Hayley Oakes triumphed in tough conditions and now she’s got a huge challenge ahead.

UpdatedLismore

MY CAMERON: His partner Tara holds daughter Lennie as she speaks from the heart to more than 500 people about her love for Cameron Rodney Hyde, 32, who passed away from cancer. Photo: Alison Paterson

‘Enormous gaping hole’: Wife’s heartbreaking tribute to Cameron

The passing of a beloved Lismore soccer coach has had a huge impact on the community, but his little daughter Lennie will one day be able to read all about her “amazing” father.

Lismore

Soccer club’s heartbreaking tribute to ‘magical’ coach

The Northern NSW football community is in mourning after a beloved coach lost his gallant battle with cancer.

Police & Courts

Boito 12.gauge "over and under" shotgun. Picture: Supplied

Shooting at Northern Rivers village, man arrested

Police seized a 12-gauge shotgun and arrested a man after they were called on Anzac Day.

Lismore

Spectacular result in Swans vs Lions match

In a cracking season opener, Lismore clashed with Casino for their first game each in the AFL North Coast league.

Lismore

Thousands meet to commemorate ANZAC Day

Residents and visitors converged to pay their respects at ceremonies held across the region.

Lismore

RESCUE CHOPPER HOSTS WALK: The Westpac Rescue Helicopter announced it is is thrilled to be hosting its annual Byron Coastal Charity Walk for the 9th time on Saturday May 22, 2021.

How to help rescue helicopter reach for the stars

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has launched its 9th annual walk to raise funds to support this vital local service.

Lismore

Light horseman back in town with a feather in his hat

Why Warrant Officer Allan Ryan is coming back to Lismore to attend the Anzac Day service on April 25.

Sport

ANZAC DAY MATCH: ON Saturday April 24, the Lismore Swans will host the first round match against Casino Lison at Oakes Oval. The game be be proceeded by an ANZAC service. Photo: Brad Greenshields

Why North Coast Swans v Lions game will be a rip-snorter

Old rivalries will be on show when the Lismore Swans play the reformed Casino Lions at Oakes Oval April 24.

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