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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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Lightning bolt strike from a thunderstorm with dark clouds and rain.

BOM: Thunderstorm alert for Northern Rivers

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of thunderstorms for northeastern NSW as well as marine and surf warnings.

Lismore

Large rough surf at Bondi Beach, surfers battle the waves and spectators watch the waves crash against the rocks. Picture Rohan Kelly

BOM: Hazardous surf warning for surfers, rock fishers

BOM warns surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing and boating.

Lismore

SES warn minor flooding of Richmond River at Coraki

The SES said the Richmond River at Coraki is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.40 metres) around 07:00pm Saturday.

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SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - FLOOD RESCUE: SES and police are workign together to recuse a woman trapped in her vehicle in floodwater at Billinudgel.

SES flood rescue underway

Emergency services are conducting a rescue after a woman in her vehicle became trapped in floodwater.

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Rural doctors: COVID-19 jab is free, we advise you get it

Rural doctors are encouraging everyone living in rural, remote and regional areas to receive the vaccination.

Lismore

With almost 5 million tests in NSW, how your LGA compares

New data reveals how your Local Government Area stacks up.

Sport

READY FOR ACTION: The New Zealand Warriors are training hard and smart in preparation for the big game against the Gold Coast Titans on February 27 at Oakes Oval, Lismore. Photo: Tim Cossens / www.warriors.kiwi

Behind the scenes: Photos of Warriors ahead of Titans clash

Kiwi Warriors coach Nathan Brown said the cancellation of the second trial game against Storm is a shame but not a disaster.

Lismore

A car drives through water, caused by heavy rain, on a road in Sydney on November 28, 2018. - Flights were cancelled, railway lines closed and motorists stranded on flooded roads as a month's worth of rain fell on Sydney early on November 28, leaving emergency services battling to respond. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)

ROAD CLOSURES: Which routes you need to avoid

Drivers should heed the latest warnings on which roads are closed or require caution in their area.

Sport

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Warriors players perform the Haka for retiring Warriors player Adam Blair after the round 20 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Manly Sea Eagles at Central Coast Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Warriors coach confident team will ‘thrill’ local fans

New Zealand Warriors coach Nathan Brown talked up his team’s chances against the Titans in Lismore.

Lismore

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 17: Renate Schulz, left, receives a 'Moderna COVID-19' vaccination by doctor Laura Tosberg, right, at a new coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccination center at the 'Velodrom' (velodrome-stadium) on February 17, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Michael Sohn - Pool/Getty Images)

Which Northern Rivers towns will be first to get COVID jabs?

While the COVID-19 vaccination program starts next week, it will be months before everyone in our region can access it.

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