We are in store for a real summer weekend with warm minimums (18-19 degrees) and hot maximums (31-34 degrees).

Saturday is the pick of the two days with a mostly sunny forecast, while Sunday has a 60% chance of rain in the afternoon and evening and the chance of a thunderstorm.

The showers look set to stay with us for the rest of next week.

The big event this weekend is on Sunday afternoon when the 2024 Carols in the Heart rocks Lismore at Oakes Oval.

Gates open at 3pm with carols beginning at 4pm, along with children's activities and local food vendors and ending with the spectacular laser light show at 9pm.

International star of stage and film Rachael Beck is headlining Carols this year and will be supported by the likes of Luke Vasella, Rhydian and the Residuals and more.

Parking will be available in the Harold Fredericks Carpark. Disabled Parking in Magellan Street, Lismore.

(Last year's spectacular laser light show at Oakes Oval)

To kick off the weekend, the Lismore Farmers Markets will swing into action from 7:30 at the Lismore Showground tomorrow morning.

Fresh fruit & veg, Christmas gifts, plants, flowers, coffee/tea and breakfast all on offer until 11:30am.

The monthly Channon Markets make their Christmas appearance on Sunday between 9am and 3pm at Coronation Park.

They say, "Bring your baskets, bags and boxes, buy local and support our regional providers, artisans and creators!:

• Gift wrapping by donation at the market office!
• It's all here at The Channon Craft Market.
• Charity of the Day: The Channon Preschool
• Band of the Day: Leopard, Zebra, Tiger
• Tiny Tent Musicians: Two Tears in a Bucket

For live music, the Lismore Jazz Club has its final performance for 2024 when The Clarence Jazzmen hit the stage at the Lismore City Bowling Club on Sunday afternoon at 2.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. It is cash at the door.

At the Northern Rivers Hotel, Al Cole's Drummer Not Included plays tonight from 6:30pm, DJ Deb is on Saturday night from 6:30pm and for the Sunday Session from 2pm The Donnybrooks will play their final gig along with Cerberus, Mick Medew & Ursula 4.

Check out the live music in 2025 at the Lismore Workers Club (click here), it includes Forever Olivia - A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John, Reputation - the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show and The Fab Four - the Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles.

Once again, fuel prices have not changed from last week. Ballina is easily the cheapest place to fill your tank for everything apart from diesel, where Lismore is the cheapest option.

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, 179.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino and 182.5 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!