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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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Tobias Moran sues police over Simone Strobel murder prosecution

Tobias Moran has launched legal action against NSW Police for malicious prosecution over the withdrawn charge that he murdered his girlfriend, German backpacker Simone Strobel, in Lismore in 2005.
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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.
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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.
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Old Ways New Ways exhibition open in Lismore

A group exhibition, Old Ways <> New Ways, is now open at Elevator ARI, 3 Rural Street, Lismore as part of The Returning’s Indigenous Artist Residency.
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Push for free conservation rezoning as report reveals Byron habitat protection gap

Byron Shire landholders could be offered a free pathway to stronger conservation zoning under a proposal coming before today’s Council meeting, following a report identifying significant gaps in protection for the Shire’s valuable habitat.
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Spring into summer with local Dorper Lamb

As we move from spring into summer, it’s time to fire up the barbecue, enjoy long lunches with family and friends, and make the most of fresh, local produce. I recently spoke with Warren from Boorabe Dorper Lamb about the different cuts of lamb and how to get the best out of them.
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Stories about "Children":

Sexual abuse counselling helping children heal in Northern Rivers

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A child sexual abuse counselling service has expanded to Northern Rivers NSW, ready to offer specialised support to children and families.
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From homework to heartache: why children are turning to AI

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Artificial intelligence is becoming a normal part of growing up, with new eSafety research showing almost four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI assistant. While AI assistants are commonly associated with helping people learn, create content and complete tasks, the research shows children are increasingly using these tools to seek advice, reassurance and to discuss sensitive personal issues.
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Preschool teachers rally in Lismore

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Community preschool staff represented by the Independent Education Union rallied in Lismore calling on the NSW government to fund fair pay rises in the lead-up to its June budget.
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Byron Public’s forest of koalas exhibition

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Five hundred clay koalas handmade by children are keeping the lone goat company at Byron’s flagship gallery this Easter.
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Byron beach-goers help arrest man linked to child abuse

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A Byron Bay man is to face court next week accused of deliberately taking photographs of children at Byron’s Clarkes Beach late last month.
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A very late night for two children and dad rescued from rainforest

Local News Mia Armitage - 0
Two young children and their father were rescued from Mt Nardi in the early hours of Sunday morning after a planned bushwalk ‘took longer than expected'.
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Social media use soars as kids drop sport, reading and the arts

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In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200 per cent since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.
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Unaccompanied homeless children falling through support gaps

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The sad truth in homelessnes stats is that unaccompanied homeless children, the most vulnerable of the homeless population, are not getting access to the services they need.
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Increasing incidents of domestic violence across the region

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Domestic and family violence (DFV) incidents often aren’t reported in the media and for very valid reasons, including the protection of children and those who have been subjected to the DFV.
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NSW GPs to be offered extra ADHD training

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People seeking diagnosis of and treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will soon be able to access support from their general practioners (GPs) in NSW, the state government says.
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Interview with Genevieve Clay-Smith, director of Boss Cat showing at the Byron Bay Film Festival

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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.
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Something for everyone at the Picture House

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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.
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Entertainment News

Thirty-six unmissable films

The Echo - 0
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.
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A timeless story of self-discovery

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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?
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