As the winds move from the south to the west, albeit still strong on Saturday, the maximum temperatures will finally get back to the average for July, 20 degrees, putting the cold Melbourne feel behind us.

The sun will still shine, and even the winds will ease off for Sunday. The constant for the weekend will be the cold starts with 5-6 degrees the minimum.

It may even feel like early spring next Wednesday and Thursday, with the mercury reaching 22 and 23 degrees.

It is the second week of the school holidays, with a few families away for the winter break.

For those staying in Lismore and the Northern Rivers, it is another quiet weekend to soak up the sun and get out and about to enjoy what we have to offer.

The Lismore Farmers Markets swing into action at 7:30 tomorrow morning at the Lismore Showgrounds, Alexandria Parade, North Lismore. The CWA Lismore Evening Branch will be in attendance for their monthly visit, selling delicious handmade treats as well as treats and warm coats for your fur kids.

Mish Songsmith will entertain you as you get stuck into hot coffee/tea and a hot breakfast while you shop for your homegrown fresh fruit and vegetables.

It is the final days of the Just Landscape exhibition at the Serpentine Community Gallery in Conway Street, Lismore. You can view the wonderful landscapes tomorrow (Saturday) between 10am and 2pm.

Heritage Park is always a good place to take the kids on a sunny Lismore weekend. The miniature train will be running from 10:30am until 4pm both days.

The maintenance work on the Tucki Tucki walking track is now complete, and it is open for use again in Goonellabah.

For those looking for an activity that is more adventurous, check out the bushwalks available Walks.

Coming up:

• 2024 Met Gala on Saturday, July 27, at the Hotel Metropole
• Northern Rivers Vintage and Veteran Car Club Rally 16 to 18 August
• Daryl Chapman Fun Run Sunday, August 25

Live music at the Northern Rivers Hotel this weekend includes Helio Ray Duo tonight from 6pm until 10pm and the Sunday Session this week sees The Verbals with guest Zanna Black hit the stage from 2pm.

For the middle weekend of school holidays, there is normally no rugby or soccer scheduled. However, as it was such a wet start to the season leading to a few washouts, this weekend Round 1 is being played in the NRRRL.

That means the much anticipated local derby between Marist Brothers and Northern United will take place on Sunday at 2:45pm at Crozier Field.

Both teams came off strong wins last weekend, with the Rams huge winners over fourth-placed Bilambil 50 points to 4.

Football Far North Coast Premier League teams are taking to the field this weekend also.

Tonight will see Mullumbimby/Brunswick take on Bangalow and Ballina at home to Lennox Head with an 8pm kick-off.

On Saturday, the ladder-leading South Lismore Celtics tackle Alstonville at Nesbitt Park from 3pm, while Goonellabah are at home to Byron Bay.

Sunday will see South Lismore backing up to travel to Maclean for a 2:30pm kick-off.

In the Women's Premier League, tonight's match is Lennox Head v Ballina at 6:30pm. There are two matches on Sunday Byron Bay v Bangalow and Richmond Rovers v Alstonville with kick-off at 2:30pm.

Fuel prices have been static this week. Lismore is still the most expensive place to buy fuel, with Casino and Ballina up to 16 cents a litre cheaper. Diesel is the only exception, with Lismore being the cheapest place to fill up.

Here are the latest prices in each town:

• E10 is 193.9 across the board in Lismore, 180.9 at The EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, NightOwl Puma and the United on Johnston Street in Casino, with the new Mobil (485 River Street) cheapest at 175.5.
• Unleaded 91 is 193.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 182.9 at the NightOwl Puma and United on Johnston Street in Casino and 177.5 at The Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
• U95 is 203.9 at the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, Northside Liberty and Bakers Corner at North Lismore, 197.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, Casino and 188.5 at The Metro in Ballina.
• U98 is 208.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 202.9 at the Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and 197.5 at The Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• Diesel is 183.9 at the Ampol Foodary Lismore Airport on Union Street, South Lismore, 192.9 at the United and the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino and 192.5 at the new Mobil and The Metro in Ballina.

The new Talking Lismore podcast will welcome Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan to the microphone for the first time on Sunday morning. Mr Hogan talks about flood mitigation, his election date prediction and what the new trade boom will be for the Northern Rivers.

Have a great weekend!

(Thanks to NSW SES Lismore Unit!)