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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

CASINO FIRE: Emergency services including Fire & Rescue attended a fire in a residence at Casino on Monday March 8, 2021.

Crews battle house fire, paramedics assess 31-year-old man

Firefighters are wearing full breathing apparatus as they work to bring a house fire under control at Casino.

Lismore

Police at Raywards Rd, Dunoon, after an alleged shooting incident.

Officers’ ‘very brave’ actions during alleged gunfire

Police have been commended for their bravery when facing an alleged gunman who shot at their vehicle at Dunoon.

Lismore

TRAFFIC CHANGES: LiveTraffic has advised motorists of changed overnight traffic conditions on the Pacific Motorway at Banora Point from March 9 to carry out concrete slab replacement work.s

Drivers advised of months of changed traffic conditions

Drivers should be aware from March 9 there will be changes to traffic conditions on the Pacific Motorway.

Lismore

SET FOR DEMO: Demolition has commenced on the old Mullumbimby Hospital site, with work expected to take six months.

Discovery of more asbestos delays hospital remediation

Byron Shire Council says remediation of the Mullumbimby Hospital site is continuing despite it taking longer than planned.

Sport

ROARING AGIAN: After a six year hiatus the Casino Lions hope to be playing in the 2021 local Aussie rules competition, thanks to the enthusiasm of players wanting to wear a home team jersey.

Lions roar into first AFL practice match against Blues

It may be billed as a pre-season match but there’s no doubt the Casino Lions and Northern Beaches Blues are ready to rock.

Lismore

Norco quiet on investigation into milk tampering

Coles reported it was investigating after a customer who bought Norco milk claimed the container lids had holes.

Lismore

ROLLING STONE: SCU Senior music degree lecturer Dr Barry Hill with 2021 Rolling Stone scholarship recipient Leon Holstegge.

School of Rock: Rolling Stone’s $15K scholarship for teen

It is a life-changing opportunity for this talented SCU music student.

Business

Herne's Security directors Levi Loughlin (left) and Josh Herne said they are proud their Northern Rivers firm which employs local people and uses local suppliers is expanding nationally. Photo: Alison Paterson

From one man to 90 staff: Huge success for Lismore business

The founder of a Northern Rivers security firm says it’s not about ‘muscle’ when it comes to getting the right people.

Lismore

Emergency services were called to reports of a truck crash and rollover on the M1 Pacific Motorway north of Byron Bay shortly before 7am today.

VIDEO: Pacific Highway finally open after truck rollover

One of two northbound lanes was closed while vehicle salvage was completed.

Sport

ENdURO: Nearly 1,000 athletes are expected to compete in the gruelling 7th annual Tweed Enduro at Pottsville on March 6, 2021. Photo: Veloshotz

Over 950 athletes ready to run, swim, cycle in Tweed Enduro

The Pottsville community has embraced the Tweed Enduro as nearly 1000 athletes set to boost local economy.

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