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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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Police & Courts

Images of the continuing COVID-19 compliance operation on key arterial and back roads across regional NSW. In the past 24 hours, 79 PINs were issued by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command as part of the operation. Source: NSW Police

Police issue 49 Covid-related fines in just 24 hours

Officers across the region are cracking down on anyone breaching public health orders, and people are asked to report any alleged breaches to Crime Stoppers.

UpdatedTweed Heads

Tough new border restrictions shut the door on workers

Queensland Health has tightened its definition of what an essential worker who can cross the border is, but it’s meant a large number of workers will no longer be able to cross. FULL LIST.

Police & Courts

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos AUGUST 10, 2021: Police seen at Bondi Beah patrolling the area after the Public School is closed after a student tests positive to COVID-19. The NSW Department of Education said Bondi Beach Public School would be closed for cleaning and contact tracing after the student's positive test result in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire /Gaye Gerard

Son of Sydney man charged over Covid breaches also facing court

A second Sydney man who visited the Far North Coast, throwing the area into lockdown, will also face court for failing to comply with Public Health Orders.

Lismore

UPGRADES PLANNED: Bangalow Rd 4 Lanes Project for busy Ballina roundabout.

Why council rejected $6M roundabout plan

In a unanimous vote, councillors agree to fight NSW Transport over their plans to scupper previous plans for Ballina Rd.

Lismore

Udderly brilliant: Norco’s flagship milk cracks a spot in Aldi stores

With its addition to Aldi, Australia’s oldest dairy cooperative Norco now has milk on the shelves at the big three supermarkets

Lismore

Dear Premier, where the bloody hell are our Pfizer vaccines?’

Labour and government MPs are now criticising the lack of vaccines available to Northern NSW residents.

Lismore

When will the Northern Rivers lockdown end?

More than 72 hours into a seven day lockdown, two mayors anxiously wait to learn where an infectious Rose Bay man visited on the Northern Rivers.

Police & Courts

Four men have been charged after police uncovered a hydroponic cannabis setup in a warehouse in Liverpool yesterday.About 3pm (Tuesday 23 August 2016), police spoke to the occupants of a Mitsubishi Canter light truck in Moorebank.Following inquiries with the occupants of the vehicle, police conducted a search of a warehouse in Kelso Street, Moorebank.Inside, police allegedly located cannabis plants, seedlings, and approximately 100kg of cannabis. All items will undergo forensic examination.Officers from Liverpool Local Area Command established a crime scene at the location.Four men were arrested and taken to Liverpool Police Station where they were charged.Two 54-year-old men and a 53-year-old man have all been charged with cultivate prohibited plant – large commercial quantity and enhanced indoor cultivation plant for commercial purpose.A 48-year-old man was charged with cultivate prohibited plant – large commercial quantity, enhanced indoor cultivation plant for commercial purpose and supply prohibited drug – large commercial quantityAll four men have been refused bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court today (Wednesday 24 August 2016).Photo courtesy of NSW Police

Police find hydroponic growing room during drug bust

Officers from Richmond Police District executed a search warrant at a rural property, locating a hydroponic growing room, and mature plants.

Lismore

MALLANGANEE FIRE: Crews from Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW have been at the scene of a factory fire at Mara Global Foods at Mallanganee. Photos courtesy Michael Brett RFS.

Business rallies after fire at Mallanganee silo

The managing director of an agricultural business speaks about the impact a fire on Tuesday has had on the business.

Lismore

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - ON SCENE: Rural Fire Service volunteers from the Woodenbong Fire Brigade are at the scene of an MVA at Lindesay Creek. File Photo: Woodenbong Fire Brigade

Firefighters battle winter bushfire near Kyogle

Crews have been called to a blaze on the Summerland Way, north of Kyogle, which is being fanned by strong winds.

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