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October 20, 2026

A timeless story of self-discovery

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Cinema: NAZA

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.

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Tweed sets out stronger shorebird protections after nesting failures

Tweed Shire Council is considering formal guidelines to protect threatened beach-nesting birds, following breeding failures linked to visitor disturbance at Hastings Point.

Early works finished for Byron’s $8.2 million fire station

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A timeless story of self-discovery

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?

Thirty-six unmissable films

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.

Wanderlust come to Mullum

Wanderlust invites the community to a magical evening celebrating connection and conscious living at the Wanderlust Night Market.

Australia’s biggest culinary tourism economy

NSW is serving up a feast for visitors, with new data confirming the state is Australia’s number one destination for food tourism and attracting billions of dollars in visitor spending.

A Dolls House

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? Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a timeless story of self-discovery, courage, and the fight for independence. Witness the sparks fly as Nora confronts societal expectations, personal betrayal, and the cost of true liberation. Bold, provocative, and deeply moving, this production invites audiences to explore what it means to step out of the shadows and claim one’s own life.

A Doll’s House is the next production by Lismore Theatre Company at the Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah. Director Kylie Fuad has adapted this three-act play to present an engaging and relevant human relationship drama to a 2026 audience.

A Doll’s House has a talented local cast including Yasir Assam, Gabby Le Brun, John Rado, Isaac Smith, Jane Carr, and Elyse Dallinger playing the pivitol role of Nora Helmer.

Lismore Theatre Company’s A Doll’s House runs from 9 October to 24 October at the Rochdale Theatre, Ballina Road, Goonellabah. With new, allocated seating, book now to ensure great seats.

Tickets are $30 adult, $25 LTC members and concessions, $20 under 25 years of age.

Tickets available at www.lismoretheatrecompany.org.au/events/a-dolls-house.



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Interview with Genevieve Clay-Smith, director of Boss Cat showing at the Byron Bay Film Festival

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.

Something for everyone at the Picture House

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.

Thirty-six unmissable films

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 timeless story of self-discovery

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?