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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

01 November 2024, 5:23 AM

The Weekend Wrap

We can expect similar weather conditions to what we have experienced this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology for this weekend.



A cooler Saturday (24°) will see a 50% chance of rain, but only 0-3mm is expected. Sunday is slightly warmer (28°), and only a 30% chance of rain, with only 1mm expected at the most.


The summary: we'll get more sun than rain!



The roar of engines will be heard around Lismore once again on Saturday night as the new Lismore Speedway season gets underway at the Lismore Showgrounds from 4:30pm. The cost is $30 for 13+, with children 12 and under free.


Racing includes the V8 Dirt Modified Lord Mayors Cup, Wingless Sprints, AMCA Nationals, Junior Sedans and RSA Sedans.


The Lismore Showgrounds is also the venue for the Lismore Farmers Markets tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 7:30 to 11:30am.


Fresh farm-grown fruit and vegetables are always on sale, as well as plenty of food and drink options, flowers and live music. This week, it's Broadfoot.



The Tracing The Past, Shaping The Future exhibition is open to the public at the Living Lab (11 Woodlark Street) next week from Tuesday to Thursday between 1 and 4pm.


A family event for next Friday night is Cinema Under The Stars at Hepburn Park, Goonellabah.


The movie is the 2023 remake of Wonka from 5:30pm. No need for a gold ticket, this is a free event.


Live music this week includes Chris Fisher at the Northern Rivers Hotel tonight from 7pm. Billy Gudgeon rocks the Northern Rivers Hotel on Saturday night, also from 7pm.



The Lismore Workers Club has the Boney M Experience next Saturday night from 8pm, Marina Prior & Michael Cormick in 'Centrestage' on November 16 and the Italian Tenors with 'The Classics' on November 22.


Announced this week as Reputation - the ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show on February 21 next year.


Fuel prices were steady in the last seven days. Lismore is by far the most expensive service station to fill the tank in the Northern Rivers by 13 to 17 cents a litre, with the exception of diesel, which is the cheapest.


Here are the cheapest fuel prices in each town:


  • E10 is 178.9 across those that serve E10 across Lismore, 165.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, with The Metro and the Mobil on River Street in Ballina cheapest at 161.9.
  • Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the new Astron on Ballina Road in the CBD and the Shell on Ballina Road in Goonellabah, 167.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino and 163.9 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, 182.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 174.9 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.
  • U98 is 196.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road and at 113 Union Street, South Lismore, 187.9 at the two Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and 183.9 at The Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
  • Diesel is 172.9 at the 7-Eleven and the Ampol on Union Street, South Lismore, 176.9 at the two Liberty's (as above) and The United on Johnston Street and the Liberty's on Hare and Centre Street in Casino and 182.5 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.


Have a great weekend!
















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