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October 20, 2026

Facing Up to our future in Lismore

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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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Free Musicland talk in Byron

Local author Tricia Shantz will be talking about a seminal time and place in her new book Musicland: When the Music Came to Byron 1970–1995 at the Byron Bay Library on Thursday, 29 October at 3pm.

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.

Calls on NRPP to defer consent for Mullumbimby’s 57 Station Street DA on Monday

At Thursday’s Byron Shire Council meeting there were multiple calls for a deferral of the 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby car park development application.

Call for the community to join the Mullumbimby clean up

The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Community (MCCC) are calling on local businesses and the community to join them in cleaning up the main street of town on Sunday, 25 October from 8am to 10am.

Dear Brunswick

After 11 wonderful years, the time has come for our family to say farewell as owners of the Brunswick...

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

Early works have been completed for Byron Bay’s new $8.2 million fire station, with construction of the building set to begin.

Dryland rice farmer and MLC Sue Higginson on her farm. Photo Julian Meehan.

Tonight Plan C is running Facing Up that looks at how we live in a climate and ecological crisis. Special guests Elly Bird from Resilient Lismore and Sue Higginson, NSW MP and former CEO of the Environmental Defenders Office from 5.30pm at the Lismore City Bowling Club on 26 July.

Cr Elly Bird. Photo Tree Faerie.

‘During these times of change, it’s more important than ever to come together and find shared understanding. Our collective challenge is to seek out meaning amidst the transformations brought about by the climate crisis,’ said Dr Jean Renouf, CEO of Plan C in a press release. 

Flooding in Lismore CBD, looking north to flooded valley, 31 March 2022. Photo David Lowe.

‘How can we grow, adapt, and find purpose in our shared experiences?’ he asks. Saying it is these questions that they will be discussing at the Facing Up event with the help of local psychotherapist and Healing Hub manager, Ruth Rosenhek.

The Book Warehouse in Lismore in the aftermath of the devastating 2022 February floods. Image: Barefoot Investor

‘Join us as we gather in the warmth of community, reflecting on our personal and collective journeys through the climate crisis. We’ll also consider the broader emotional and psychological impacts of these changes and healing from past traumas,’ says Dr Renouf.

Food is available from 5.30pm, arrive early for  chance to connect before Elly, Sue and Ruth take the stage at 6pm. This event is suitable for ages 12 and above. Book tickets here. 



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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?