Almost four years after historic floods swept through northern NSW, Lismore continues to recover, with Keen Street's cinema reopening just before Christmas. The refurbished building was long awaited by locals, as residents travelled to nearby towns like Kyogle, Byron Bay or Ballina to get their film fix. Lismore Cinemas' general manager Tammi Sloane says that it has been 'challenging' for Lismore without an entertainment venue, especially for young people

Source: The Guardian January 07, 2026 03:51 UTC