Reclaim the Night has returned to Lismore, bringing the community together to raise awareness of violence against women and the importance of creating safer spaces. The event has been held in Lismore since 1988 and continues to provide an opportunity for people to speak out against gender-based violence.

The Community Newsroom speaks with comedian, author, social commentator and Greens councillor Mandy Nolan, who hosted this year's event, about its significance and why the message behind Reclaim the Night remains as important as ever.

Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith