It was certainly nice to see some sunshine this afternoon after 75mm fell on Wednesday and Thursday.

We will see some more sunshine over the weekend. However, there is still a 60-70% chance of rain, with the forecast from The Bureau 0-5 or 7mm on both days. There is also the chance of a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon and evening.

The final school term starts on Monday, so be aware the 40 km/h zones will be in force from 8 Monday morning and 2:30 Monday afternoon.

Good luck to all Year 12 students who will be sitting their HSC exams next week. The first exam will be English on Tuesday, October 15. The final day for exams is Friday, November 8. Many schools will then hold their School Formals.

The countdown is on for the 2024 Elders Lismore Show. It gets underway next Thursday, October 17 at 8:30am with the equestrian events in the main ring of the Lismore Showground in North Lismore.

You can purchase tickets online now by clicking here. Tickets for 2024 are Adults $20, Under 18 $10, Concession and Pensioners $10 with Children Under 12 free.

Check out the full 2024 Elders Lismore Show here.

This weekend's activities kick off at the Lismore Showground as well, with the Farmers Markets from 7:30 tomorrow (Saturday) morning. A reminder there will be no Farmers Markets next Saturday, October 19, because of the Lismore Show.

Everyone knows you can buy your fresh fruit and veg, as well breakfast and drinks, but did you know you can get your clothes altered?

Eric is the person who can make that happen. Live music this week is from Two Tears.

There is a Sunday Market this weekend at The Channon from 9am to 3pm.

The popular Sunday markets are at Coronation Park, with over 220 stalls selling everything from delicious food, condiments, pickles, nuts, fresh fruit and vegetables and local artisan products.

Lovers of jazz will get their monthly fix of live music on Sunday at the Lismore City Bowling Club.

LeMa and the NRC Youth Jazz Orchestra will be performing from 2pm to 5pm. It is $15 cash at the door for members and $20 for non-members.

Katie Brooke is at the Northern Rivers Hotel tonight from 6:30 and Jason Ayala performs on Saturday night from 7.

At the Lismore Workers Club on Keen Street, the Northern Rivers Military Ball 2024 is the first official live music event since the reopening in September.

Tickets are $70 and can be purchased by clicking here.

Coming up at the Club, the Boney M Experience on Saturday, November 9, Marina Prior & Michael Cormick 'Centrestage' on Saturday, November 16 and the Italian Tenors, with 'The Classics' on Friday, November 22.

Petrol prices increased in some cases in Lismore during the last week, went down a few cents in Casino and stayed the same in Ballina. Ballina is still your cheapest option to fill the tank.

Here are the latest prices in each town:

E10 is 178.9 across those that serve E10 across Lismore, 163.3 at The United and NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino, with The Metro in Ballina cheapest at 159.5.

Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 165.3 at The United on Johnston Street Casino and 161.5 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, 186.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 172.5 at The Metro in Ballina.

U98 is 196.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road and at 113 Union Street, South Lismore, 186.3 at The United in Casino and 181.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.

Diesel is 173.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road, 173.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino and 182.5 at the new Mobil in Ballina.

Have a great long weekend!