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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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HISTORIC MOVE: After nearly 103 years in the same storefront, Harris Cycle Co is moving out of Keen St, Lismore, but owner Darryl Pursey and partner Jo Bonaccosi are excited about their new space at 63 Bridge St South Lismore. Photo: Alison Paterson

Beloved bike shop on the move for a new beginning

After more than a century in Keen St, a Lismore institution is moving across the river.

Sport

Some the fans who watched the Gold Coast Titans play the New Zealand Warriors at Oakes Oval on February 27, 2021. Photo: Alison Paterson

Photos: The people who made the NRL game possible at Oakes

From food to security, first aid to match officials, there’s a myriad of workers who make sporting events so successful.

Sport

SHINING STARS: The Lismore Swans Junior Australian Football Club Super Star players love getting out for a kick.

Aussie rules club to host come-and-try session today

Ahead of the 2021 season, Lismore Swans have invited youngsters to find out how much fun the game is.

Business

NRL game sees Lismore businesses score $350K

The Titans and the Warriors NRL match may have been a draw but Lismore CBD businesses were the financial winners.

Lismore

BRAVEHEART: Kevin Dowd's selfless act in rescuing a burning man from his car shortly before it exploded was recognised with a a Royal Humane Society of NSW Bronze Medal Bravery Award presented by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan. Richmond Police District Commander Superintendent Scott Tanner also presented Mr Dowd with a commendation. Photo: Alison Paterson

Bunnings hero: Bravery medal for burning car rescue

Northern Rivers man awarded bravery medal for rescuing a man from a burning car.

Lismore

Demanding job: SES volunteers learn how to save lives

Staying calm while rescuing someone from a cliff fall, car crash or flood is all in day’s work for our superheroes in orange.

Sport

FIRST TRY: Central Coast IRooster number 22 Tyreece Arama scored the first try in the U16s game between the Northern Rivers Titans and the Central Coast Roosters at Oakes Oval, Lismore on February 27, 2021. Photo: Alison Paterson

Future stars show off skills ahead of NRL clash

The future stars of the NRL clashed when the Northern Rivers Titans and Central Coast Roosters U16s and U18s played.

Lismore

17-10-16Coffs Harbour Paramedics are angry at the Baird Government for cutting back on death and disability entitlements.Frank Redward

Two people in hospital after crash with three cars, truck

Ambulance crews are at the scene of a crash involving three cars and a truck on the Northern Rivers.

Police & Courts

L to R: Leading Senior Constable Raquel Maitland at Central Station wearing the Body worn video cameras. Police Transport Command officers will now carry Body Worn Video, to allow them to record incidents or events where visual and audio evidence will support an investigation. Picture: John Appleyard

Snorkeller’s incredible find in river: $800 police body cam

The camera was stolen after a fight in Ballina recently, and police thought there was no chance of ever getting it back.

Sport

PHOTOS: Did we snap you at the NRL game in Lismore?

On a day which united Lismore and gave the region a welcome boost, Titans and Warriors fans showed their support.

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