On March 7th, 2026, a film titled Revealed: KillJoy will be screened at the Star Court Theatre, Lismore offering a unique view of family violence in Australia.

The film tells of a Lismore mother’s death, a community's silence and a child’s journey to uncover the truth. Kathryn Joy was three months old when their father killed their mother. He served just 22 months and by age four, Kathryn was back living with him in the house he killed their mother in, with little knowledge of what happened to her.

Spanning over forty years, Revealed: KillJoy follows Kathryn from a child, into adulthood as they embark on a journey to uncover their mother’s buried story.

My first guest on Belly this morning is Rose Hogan pictured (courtesy of Human of Lismore) who arrived in the Lismore region around the same time this horrific event had taken place. Rose has a background in community services and social work and has dedicated much of her life towards the change we’d all like to see in domestic violence against women.

Rose has agreed to give her account of how she saw the event unfold all those years ago and we’ll talk about what's changed since then, if anything, as well as information on the film for anyone wanting to see it on March 7th at the Star Court Theatre in Lismore.

WARNING: The film explores themes of suicide, mental health, domestic violence and homicide that some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion is advised for the film, but we may also touch on some of these themes in the interview so be warned if you’re feeling delicate or have a personal connection to any of these issues and feel it might trigger you in any way.

• If you need crisis support or are experiencing emotional distress in Australia, you can contact Lifeline 24/7 at 13 11 14 or call 000 if life is in immediate danger.
• Beyond Blue: Beyond Blue is an independent Australian non-profit organisation that provides support for depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and related mental health issues. You can call 1300 22 4636. to speak with a trained counsellor at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• For domestic violence support, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

My second guest on the show is Tim Franklin from the Film Actors Studio in Byron. Tim is an Australian actor known for his role as Colby Thorne in the soap opera Home and Away.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) from the University of Technology of Queensland (QUT) in 2010. and prior to Home and Away worked as an online content creator for MTV and appeared in short films and independent theatre productions. He has also been involved in a number of recent projects, including the comedy drama: iAm and the crime drama: The Last King of the Cross.

Tim lives in the Shire and runs film acting workshops for all ages, offering the opportunity to satiate your curiosity in film making and acting OR attend actors 'workout sessions' to stay connected to the industry and hone your skills.  

Above all though he offers a place for people to be seen, be heard and be vulnerable. All the things that push our buttons and make us react in an uncomfortable way, the perfect breeding ground for growth and personal expansion.

Could 2026 be your year to step out of your comfort zone and expose your vulnerabilities in front of a camera?! :))