The Lismore App has been receiving emails about two iconic local landmarks, Lismore Cinema and the old Trinity Catholic College, asking What is happening?

Luke Mackey announced the purchase of the Lismore Cinemas on April 16 this year, with the expectation of opening before Christmas.

A spokesperson for Lismore Cinemas responded to our enquiries, saying that the Lismore Cinemas team has commenced the fit-out phase and is holding the ambitious goal of opening before Christmas.

“We’ll need everything to go right in order to open,” the spokesperson said. “But we’re working as hard as possible, with a lot of local trades and specialist cinema contractors collaborating to create a world-class entertainment destination for Lismore and the Northern Rivers.”

The new Candy Bar will bring all the cinema favourites — Frozen Coke, Choc Tops, classic confectionery, and salted popcorn — along with a new addition: freshly made Caramel Corn. Guests can look forward to a premium experience that celebrates the joy of cinema, community, and local craftsmanship.

Lismore Cinemas’ transformation has had all of Lismore talking after going three and a half years without a local mainstream cinema showing current box-office movies. The Star Court Theatre shows arthouse and classic movies. It marks a significant milestone for the community, bringing new life, jobs, and pride to the heart of the city.

There will be more announcements about what the community can expect as the fit-out progresses.

If you are keen to stay up to date with progress, follow them on social media:

• Facebook: facebook.com/lismorecinemas
• Instagram: instagram.com/lismorecinemas
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@lismorecinemas

About two hundred metres away, you may have noticed workmen in the old Trinity Catholic College building on Leycester Street.

There was scaffolding on the outside of the building and drop saws, used for construction, not demolition.

The Lismore App asked the Diocese of Lismore to provide a community update, but no response was received at the time of writing, over one week ago.

It would appear as if the old Trinity will be used in some form in 2026, whether that is by Trinity staff, students, or being leased by another entity remains a mystery for now.