Happy New Year and welcome to the first Weekend Wrap of 2021 where the first topic is about the weather which was the case at the end of 2020 as well. La Nina has a great deal to answer for although the rain is appreciated and makes our land look spectacular and lush as you drive around the 2480 postcode.

With 18.6mm dropped at the Lismore Airport in the 24 hours to 9am this morning we have only had 0.2mm since 9am and the forecast for the weekend is much the same with a 40% chance of rain and only 1-2mm expected at the most.

Local cricket was due to return after the Christmas/New Year break tomorrow but due to the wet wickets all NRCL matches have been cancelled with the LJ Hooker League expected to be cancelled however the official call will be made tomorrow morning. With softball recommencing next weekend there will be little sport being played.

Lismore Speedway will be running at the Lismore Showgrounds on Saturday night weather permitting. The event is led by the V8 Dirt Modifieds as well as the Wingless Sprints, Production Sedans

and Junior Sedans

Unfortunately, Tuesday's 410 Sprintcar meeting has been cancelled due to Queensland's Border Restrictions.

The Lismore Farmers Markets are encouraging you to bring your umbrella and gumboots tomorrow morning from 8 when they open their gates. With the garden growing quicker than facial hair you may want to pick up some mulch from Tony the Mulch Man.

Meanwhile the Blue Knob Community Market is still on holidays returning next weekend the 16th.

The Channon Markets is another to make their return for 2021 this Sunday between 9am and 3pm. They have said the grounds have been mowed by council and are looking good but maybe still damp over the weekend.

The list of cheap petrol sees the United on Ballina Road the lowest for E10 unleaded at 114.9. Unleaded 91 is 115.9 at the Independent on the corner of Terania and Tweed Streets, North Lismore and for the good U98 petrol the Independent again leads the way with 123.9. It pays took around with for U98 with some stations now charging 140.9 or more. Diesel owners should be paying no more than 117.5 which you will find at the Independent, the Liberties on Terania Street and the United on Ballina Road.

Neil Marks talks about his balance between working at his beloved motorcycle job and being a councillor in his Blog tomorrow. It appears Neil is enjoying life in 2021.

The Sunday Profile is Patrick Healy.

Don't forget if the rain is more than forecast and you find yourself with some time, check out our Games & Puzzles button (Games & Puzzles). An easy way to waste an hour or two.

Here are some New Year jokes to kick off the weekend: