This has been a week that is only matched by the 2017 floods. The Mt Nardi bush fires has caused havoc in our community and while it will take a long time to get under control so life can return to normal, we should give thanks to the Firefighters and volunteers that have given up so much of their time to protect lives and defend properties. You have the love and support of everyone of the 44,000 residents in the 2480 postcode and beyond.

If you are looking to seek a distraction from the bush fires, there are a few events on this weekend.

We can support our local farmers by getting into the Lismore Farmers Markets at the Lismore Showgrounds from 8am to 11:30am. The Blue Knob Markets have been cancelled this week with the Gallery and Café opening again next Thursday (November 21) when a decision will be made about the following Saturday markets.

On Sunday the Lismore Car Boot Markets are on between 7:30 and 2pm for some Christmas bargains or a plant or three.

There is a brand new community that has been created in Goonellabah called Eastwood Goonellabah.

The launch event is tomorrow between 12pm and 2pm at 1 Florence Street, Goonellabah. This is Stage 1 of the development which consists of 133 homesites on 21 hectares of land featuring 200 mature age trees, state of the art children's playground with plenty of natural rock. Check out the land available from $149,000 ($1000 to secure) as well as free coffee, brekkie wraps by Junkyard BBQ as well as kids entertainment with face painting and a jumping castle.

Then on Saturday night, the Lismore Speedway is confirmed to start at 5:30pm at the Lismore Showgrounds. It is a full race meet with the Wingless Sprints, AMCA Nationals, Production Sedans, Junior Sedans, National 4's and the Street Stocks. It is $25 for adults, $20 for Pensioners and TPI, $15 for High School Students with cards and kids Under 12 are free.

An important reminder for great annual event next Tuesday, Jodies Inspiration Pink Tradie Tuesday. Get all of your Tradie friends to dress in pink on Tuesday to raise awareness and funds for our local hospitals. All Tradies are invited to a BBQ breakfast between 5:30 and 7:30am at Laser Plumbing, Snow Street, South Lismore.

Don't forget to stay up to date with the Mt Nardi Bush Fires. You can do that easily through our Bush Fire button on the Lismore App (Bush Fires).

Weatherwise, it is going to be another hot weekend with temps in the mid 30's. There is still a 60% chance of 1 to 4mm of rain on Sunday, it is not much but hopefully it happens.

That is the Weekend Wrap.