Bran Nue Dae (PG)
In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome: fishing and hanging out with his mates and his girl. However, his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home.
Director: Rachel Perkins
Writers: Jimmy Chi, Kuckles, Patrick Duttoo Bin Amat
Stars: Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo
Australia Day Cinema Double Feature
Free Entry (Ticket Required)
Join us on Monday 26 January 2026, for a special Australia Day event at the historic Roxy Theatre.
We’re bringing the community together with free screenings of two iconic Australian films:
Bran Nue Dae (2009) and Backyard Ashes (2013)
This family-friendly double feature is the perfect way to celebrate Australian storytelling, enjoy a great day out, and reflect on our shared cultural identity.
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
Backyard Ashes (M)
Dougie Waters loves nothing more than a weekend barbie and cricket match with his mates. But his paradise on earth is destroyed when his best mate and neighbour Norm is forced to leave town and their new boss, a pompous English administrator called Edward Lords, moves in. The animosity between the two men peaks during one fateful backyard cricket match when Dougie hits a ball that accidentally stuns Edward's prize winning cat, Dexter. The cat falls into the roaring BBQ and is instantly incinerated, leaving only ashes. Dougie's son captures footage of the unfortunate event on camera and it is uploaded onto YouTube where the video instantly goes viral! The idea of a backyard cricketing challenge is hatched, with the winner keeping the ashes of Edward's deceased cat, Dexter. The two teams battle it out in the greatest game of backyard cricket ever for the Backyard Ashes.
Director: Mark Grentell
Writers: Peter Cox, Mark Grentell
Stars: Andrew S. Gilbert, Rebecca Massey, Maddison Smith-Catlin (keep an eye out for Leeton's Jake Speer)