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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

22 November 2024, 5:30 AM

The Weekend Wrap

The lack of sunshine will continue into the weekend, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a shower or two for Saturday and a partly cloudy Sunday.


Temperatures will be in the mid-20s.



The sun will return on Monday for three days before the rain returns on Thursday.


You can stay up to date with the weather forecast easily through the Lismore App's Weather & Travel button (Weather & Travel) with direct links to the the Bureau of Meteorology.



It is another fairly quiet weekend before the Christmas rush of events starts in December.


The Lismore Base Hospital Auxillary Christmas Craft Market is on this weekend at the Lismore Showgrounds in the William Smith Pavillion at the top end.


There will be a Lions Club BBQ, a coffee cart, a raffle, homemade pickles and jams, baked goods, crocheted items, handmade children's clothing and many local artisan stalls.



The times are:

  • Saturday: 8.30am to 3pm
  • Sunday: 9am to 1pm


Also at the showgrounds is the Lismore Farmers Markets tomorrow from 7:30.


Cherries, a sign of Christmas, will be on sale, as will other fresh fruit & veg and Christmas gift ideas. Brommers (Phil Bromley) will provide the live music.



Coming up:

  • CASPA's Christmas Carnival is on next Saturday at the Turf Club between 12pm and 7pm.
  • Carols in the Heart is two weeks away on Sunday, so mark December 8 on your calendar from 4pm.


The Italian Tenors will be performing at the Lismore Workers Club tonight from 8pm. You can still book tickets for that spontaneous concert by clicking here.


Chris Fisher is at the Northern Rivers Hotel tonight from 7pm. Outback Road take to the stage on Saturday night from 7 and the Sunday Session is Sam Handford from 2pm.


There was not much movement in fuel prices over the last seven days. Ballina is easily the cheapest town to fill up apart from diesel, where Lismore is the cheapest.



Here are the cheapest fuel prices in each town:


  • E10 is 178.9 across those that serve E10 in Lismore, 166.5 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 175.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, Lismore, 168.5 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, 184.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 174.9 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.
  • U98 is 195.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, Lismore, 188.9 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 Ampol Foodary at 237 Union Street, South Lismore, 178.9 at the Ampol Casino on Dyraaba Street and 182.5 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.


Have a great weekend!














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