A partly cloudy weekend ahead, with a pretty typical spring weather pattern in play. That is cool mornings and warm days, temperatures ranging from 9 degrees to 26 or 27 degrees.

The Bureau says there is a 30% chance of rain; however, only 1mm is forecast.

If you love a bargain, check out the list of garage sales happening tomorrow (Saturday) for the annual Second Hand Saturday.

There are 362 registered garage sales, 51 with free stuff and 38 that are fundraising. Check out the full list here. You can sort by LGA or by item category.

RiverFest kicks off a month-long celebration of the Richmond River catchment this Sunday in Lismore as part of World River's Day between 11am and 3pm.

RiverTime will have a dynamic day of activities at Riverside Park. The event will include river-themed stalls, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities, all designed to inspire and engage the local community.

The 104th Nimbin Show is on Saturday and Sunday at the showgrounds (33 Cecil Street).

All the fun of the show will be on display, including horse events, cattle judging, dog high jump, axe display, classic car display (Sunday) and, of course, rides for the kids.

A reminder to diarise the 2024 Lismore Show on Thursday, October 17 to Saturday, October 19.

While in Nimbin, legendary classical pianist Roger Woodward will perform works by Chopin, Debussy and Bach at the Nimbin Hall on Sunday at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Perceptio Bookshop on (02) 6689 1766.

The Lismore Farmers Markets are on, as usual, at the Lismore showgrounds on Alexandra Parade tomorrow (Saturday) from 7:30 to 11:30am.

Not only can you purchase fresh fruit & veg from local growers and have breakfast and coffee & tea, you can help make a human peace sign from 9:45am for World Peace Day. The CWA van makes its return with hand made products, including pet items and you will be entertained by Mish Songsmith with live music.

Other live music over the weekend includes Dan Grace at the Northern Rovers Hotel tonight from 7pm, the Legless Lizards on Saturday from 7pm, and the Sunday Session with the Lonesome Boatmen between 2 and 5pm.

The Lismore Workers Club reopens to the public at 9am Monday morning at 231 Keen Street. It has been two years and seven months, but finally patrons will be walking through the doors once again.

The auditorium will be providing live music from Saturday, November 9, with the Boney M Experience, Saturday, November 16 with Marina Prior and Michael Cormick and The Italian Tenors on Friday, November 22.

A reminder that next Friday is the 2024 Rodney Lees Cabinetmaking Lismore Cup Day at the Lismore Turf Club in North Lismore. It is the first time the Cup has been run on a Friday, and a big crowd is expected. The Billy Gudegeon Band will perform after the last race around 5pm.

It is Grand Final time for the Men's and Women's Premier League as the Football Far North Coast season comes to an end.

Minor Premier's Bangalow will host Goonellabah tomorrow (Saturday) with kick-off at 2:30pm, after Bangalow defeated Alstonville last week 2-1 and Goonellabah defeated South Lismore in a penalty shootout after the scores were level 1-1 following extra time.

For the women, the Grand Final will be Byron Bay v Richmond Rovers at Byron on Sunday with kick-off at 1:30pm. The two top dominant sides, Lennox Head and Alstonville were both upset last week 2-1. Richmond Rovers will fancy themselves as Premier's after their stunning upset against Lennox last weekend.

More good news at the petrol bowsers this week with most grades of fuel dropping by 6 to 10 cents a litre, even in Lismore. Last week U98 was the only exception for a price drop; however, this week it to reduces in price.

While Lismore saw the biggest price reduction, it still has a long way to go to be competitive with Ballina. E10 is still 20c a litre cheaper in Ballina where you can save $12 on a 60l tank of petrol. Lismore is easily the cheapest for diesel by 10.5 cents a litre at the new Astron on Ballina Road.

Here are the latest prices in each town:

• E10 is 181.9 across those that serve E10 across Lismore, 172.9 across Casino, with The Metro and new Mobile in Ballina cheapest at 161.5.
• Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 174.9 throughout Casino and 163.5 at the Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
• U95 is 191.9 at the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, Northside Liberty and Bakers Corner at North Lismore and the Shell South Lismore at 21 Elliot Road, 189.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, Casino and 174.5 at The Metro in Ballina.
• U98 is 198.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 194.9 at the Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and 183.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Diesel is 171.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 184.7 at the United on Johnston Street in Casino and 182.5 at the new Mobil in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!