A must-see, award-winning documentary investigating AI warfare in Gaza. Fresh from winning the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, NAZA, the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor (No Other Land), examines artificial intelligence and surveillance in Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
A fish kill at Belongil Creek has prompted warnings to avoid the affected area, with Byron Shire Council and government agencies investigating the incident following an artificial opening of the creek.
Radio broadcasting sensation, Norma Gunghoe, is launching herself at the world from the Mullumbimby Golf Club with the Gunghoedown this Saturday, 17 October at 6pm and you are invited to come along and join the fun.
When Sonja (Olivia Hargroder) loses her mother without warning, the only steady presence left in her life is her grandmother, Doris. But Doris’s idea of stability means dismantling everything Sonja has built. For Sonja, who lives with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and has spent her life fighting to be underestimated by no one, Doris’ plan feels less like protection and more like erasure.
Directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith, Boss Cat is a vibrant, big-hearted Australian dramedy about independence, family and self-determination, anchored by a fearless lead performance.
With 21st-century technology allowing us inside everything, we are able to view what residents see in the aftermath of the February 28 floods – these are some of the photos that have been sent to use from around the region.
We will add to this gallery over the next few days.
Billinudgel
Photo Danny Wakil.
Ballina
Ballina – Photo David Lowe.
Lismore
Lismore. Photo David Lowe.
Lismore – Photo Mercedes Mambort.
Lismore. Photo Jess Bush.
Main Arm
Always look on the bright side… Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm Kohinor Hall – Photo Jimmy Priestly
Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby’s CBD underwater Monday 28 February. Photo Simon Haslam
Mullumbimby – Photo Don Raffaele.
Mullumbimby. Photo Sam Clarke.
A whole new meaning to watching sport in the comfort of your own living room.
Too good not to get another view.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay – Photo Francesca Von Reinhaart.
Byron Bay. Photo Jacqueline McKessar.
Upper Main Arm
Upper Main Arm. Photo Katherine Leggett.
South Golden Beach
A pet and person rescue in South Golden Beach this morning. Sage and his mum Jamie rowed Pepe and Trevor (and their mum Katelyn) to a dry place.\
Tumbulgum
Tumbulgum. Photo Dede Callichy.
Kyogle
Kyogle
Billinudgel – Photo Danny Wakil.
Billinudgel – Photo Danny Wakil.
Billinudgel – Photo Danny Wakil.
Billinudgel – Photo Danny Wakil.
Ballina – Photo David Lowe.
Ballina – Photo David Lowe.
Ballina – Photo David Lowe.
Ballina – Photo David Lowe.
Always look on the bright side… Photo Aslan Shand
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Main Arm. Photo Aslan Shand.
Mullumbimby – Photo Don Raffaele.
Mullumbimby – Photo Don Raffaele.
Mullumbimby – Photo Don Raffaele.
Mullumbimby – Photo Don Raffaele.
The SES had classed 3,657 homes as uninabitable across the Northern RIvers by Monday morning – Photo of Lismore flood by Mercedes Mambort.
Lismore – Photo Mercedes Mambort.
Lismore – Photo Mercedes Mambort.
Byron Bay – Photo Francesca Von Reinhaart.
Byron Bay – Photo Francesca Von Reinhaart.
Byron Bay – Photo Francesca Von Reinhaart.
Byron Bay – Photo Francesca Von Reinhaart.
Main Arm Kohinor Hall – Photo Jimmy Priestly
Main Arm Road flood 2022. Photo Jimmy Priestly.
Upper Main Arm. Photo Katherine Leggett.
Non-existant Upper Main Arm Road. Photo Katherine Leggett.
Stuck in the mud. Photo Katherine Leggett.
Literally stuck in the mud. Photo Katherine Leggett.
Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre.
Mullumbimby. Photo Sam Clarke.
Mullumbimby. Photo Sam Clarke.
Mullumbimby. Photo Sam Clarke.
Kyogle
Kyogle
Kyogle
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When Sonja (Olivia Hargroder) loses her mother without warning, the only steady presence left in her life is her grandmother, Doris. But Doris’s idea of stability means dismantling everything Sonja has built. For Sonja, who lives with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and has spent her life fighting to be underestimated by no one, Doris’ plan feels less like protection and more like erasure.
Directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith, Boss Cat is a vibrant, big-hearted Australian dramedy about independence, family and self-determination, anchored by a fearless lead performance.
From Australian superstar musos, to brand new documentaries, to comedians at the top of their game, there really is something for everyone at the Brunswick Picture House.
The 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival features an unmissable line up 36 films, including five retrospectives which will screen from 28 October to 29 November at Palace Byron Bay and Ballina Cinemas.
A husband with a promotion, two adorable children and a lovely new house. Nora thought she had it all. But did she? What was the discontent that was whispering to her in the shadows?
Four-and-a-half years after the 2022 floods devastated the Northern Rivers, emergency workers, researchers and community groups are gathering in Lismore to ask a deceptively simple question: are we better prepared for the next one?
The rebuild of Lismore South Public School and its preschool is entering its final stages, more than four years after the school was extensively damaged in the 2022 floods.
New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.
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