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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

HOTEL CECIL: One of Casino's best-loved pubs, the Hotel Cecil is on the market.

Historic pub hits market for first time in 45 years

A grand old hotel has come onto the market for the first time in 45 years but the owners and the agents are keeping mum about the price they hope to fetch.

Sport

BIRDS OF PREY: Ballina Seagulls nominate their top players for the 2021 season including Oliver Regan.

Revealed: Country footy stars taking game to next level

There are some tough and talented players ready to put their skin in the game when the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season returns. SEE THE LIST

Lismore

UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE: A Defence item found at Cabarita Beach has been assessed as as Mk 8Marine Marker and declared safe.

Defence confirms fiery contents of mystery beach canister

Defence personnel were called to a popular beach after an unexploded item washed up onto the sand. Now they can reveal what it was.

Lismore

Miracle babies overcome tough starts to bring untold joy

The challenges of parenthood can arise even before a baby is conceived as some of these parents can attest. Here are their incredible stories of bringing a child into the world.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Stuntman charged for getting back on the protest horse

A movie stuntman was granted bail for his alleged involvement in a lockdown protest and is due to appear in court later this month.

Lismore

BUSHFIRE CONCERN: Bentley farmer and former RFS firefighter, Gordon Serone iss concerned that high fuel loads combined with badly damaged fire trails preventing fire truck access at the Bungabbee Nature Reserve may results in a life threatening bushfire this summer.

High fuel loads and damaged fire trails a lethal mix

Former firefighter and Bentley farmer Gordon Serine says high fuel loads and fire trails destroyed by 4WDs could mean another horror bushfire season.

Lismore

‘Be more positive’: NSW Health Minister denies union’s frontline staff shortage concerns

The NSW Premier has urged other states to get on board with opening the country up as the Health Minister accuses anti-lockdown protesters of “crackpot ideas”.

Tweed Heads

‘Very concerned’: Warning intensifies in wake of Covid find

The method for booking Covid-19 appointments with NSW Health has changed as a fresh fragment detection at Byron Bay sparks pleas for people to get tested.

Police & Courts

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - TEENS ARRESTED: Two 19 year old men were arrested at Northern Rivers beach carpark early on Sunday 15 August 2021, and will face drug and Covid non-compliance charges at Ballina Local Court. police

Thefts from cars, home linked to a group ‘known to police’

Police believe they know who is responsible for a spate of thefts from cars and homes and they expect to charge two boys over a separate incident.

Lismore

Byron Bay surfer’s family devastated after beach tragedy

There has been an outpouring of grief after the sudden death of 57-year-old surfer who could not be revived at a popular Byron Bay surf spot.

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