As we now know, a super wet weekend and a wet start to the spring school holidays is the word from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Lismore airport has recorded 93mm since 3pm yesterday, and The Bureau has now increased its Saturday forecast to 35 to 90mm.

The positive news is the southerly should pass through the north coast quite quickly, so Sunday afternoon is when the showers will ease.

The Bureau does have a Flood Watch for minor and possibly moderate flooding for the Wilsons River and minor flooding for the Richmond River. Currently, the Wilsons River is 0.51m at 5.43 pm, well below the minor flood level of 4.2m.

Lismore City Council has closed Tuntable Creek Road between Rose Road and Beardow Road until further notice due to the significant rainfall. All sporting fields are also closed.

The weather has meant the cancellation of most events this weekend. We had the Lismore Cup today postponed, and for those heading west for the Kyogle Show, it is also cancelled.

The Lismore Farmers Markets claim that 'we operate rain, hail or shine' is being to the test. Their Facebook page says the market WILL BE ON! "We know you're totally capable of wearing your gumboots, bringing a brolly, wearing wet weather gear and showing your support ... After all, farmers do it all the time!"

Some of the markets are undercover, so you can stay dry while buying fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoying a coffee or tea. The gates open at the Lismore Showgrounds at 7:30am.

No word on the Nimbin Markets on Sunday at this time. Check out their Facebook page for details.

The Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden Guided Walk for September, this Sunday has been cancelled.

Looking into October:

The inaugural Lismore Cycling Festival is on October 5 & 6 through the streets of Lismore

The 2024 Elders Lismore Show starts on Thursday, October 17 for three days.

Another significant event in October is the start of daylight saving. Sunday, October 6, at 2am, our clocks will spring forward one hour.

Live music this weekend is led by Mossy Rocks at the Northern Rivers Hotel from 6:45pm tonight. The Sunday Session is Sabotage from 2:30pm.

Check out the live music coming up in November at the newly reopened Lismore Workers Club here.

Most of you would have read that the inflation rate dropped to 2.7% this week, with fuel leading the way in price reductions. There were further drops this week in the petrol bowsers, with most grades of fuel dropping by another 2 cents a litre.

The battle for the most expensive fuel is between Lismore (the long-term leader) and Casino. Ballina is still consistently the cheapest option. The new Astron on Ballina Road is consistently the cheapest option in Lismore.

Here are the latest prices in each town:

• E10 is 178.9 across those that serve E10 across Lismore, 172.3 at The United on Johnston Street in 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, 174.3 throughout Casino and 163.5 at the Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
• U95 is 188.9 at the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, Northside Liberty and Bakers Corner at North Lismore and the Liberty on Ballina Road, 189.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, Casino and 174.5 at The Metro in Ballina.
• U98 is 194.9 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 169.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 184.3 at the United on Johnston Street in Casino and 182.5 at the new Mobil in Ballina.

Have a great weekend! Stay dry.