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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

08 November 2024, 5:00 AM

The Weekend Wrap

The weekend weather looks like a mixed bag, as it has been during the week, with the chance of rain and the chance of a thunderstorm.


In amongst the rain and thunderstorms, there should be enough sun to get out and about and enjoy the weekend.



Keep an eye on the weather for Monday and Tuesday because the forecast is for some possible heavier rainfall in parts of Lismore and the Northern Rivers.



Cinema Under The Stars is happening at Hepburn Park, Goonellabah, tonight from 5:30pm. Weather permitting.


The 2023 remake of Wonka will be shown on the big screen. This is a FREE family event.



The Lismore Farmers Markets are on rain, hail or shine at the Lismore Showgrounds tomorrow morning from 7:30. Home grown fresh fruit and veg, breakfast, coffee/tea, juices and live blues 'n' roots music from Two

Tears In A Bucket.


The popular Channon Markets make their appearance for November on Sunday.



Head to Coronation Park between 9am and 2pm and check out the eclectic stalls that sell everything from medicines, herbs, condiments, fruit and veg, clothing and more.


The Lismore City Bowling Club is the venue for live jazz on Sunday afternoon.


The Parrot:Bartz Project will be performing from 2pm. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members, and it is cash at the door.



The Northern Rivers Hotel also has live music on Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.


Tonight Al Cole's Drummer Not Included hits the stage from 7pm, on Saturday, PUSH will be pumping out the covers from 7pm and the Sunday Session this weekend is Sam Handford from 12:30pm.


The Northern Rivers Hotel will be closed for their staff Christmas Party from 4pm on Sunday.


The Lismore City Workers Club has live music back in action with the Boney M Experience tomorrow (Saturday) night from 8pm. You can still book tickets.



Next Saturday night, Marina Prior & Michael Cormick perform at the Workers Club with their Centrestage tour and Friday November 22 its The Italian Tenors singing The Classics.


Fuel prices have been steady again the past week. 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 in 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 173.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 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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