The weekend weather looks good for Christmas shopping or putting up the last of the Christmas lights. There is a medium chance (40-50%) of showers over the weekend. A warm 29 degrees is expected on both days, with 18/19 degree minimums.

As you would expect, it is Christmas, Christmas and Christmas this weekend.

If you click on the Lismore App's Christmas 2024 button, you will find a list of Christmas light locations, Santa visits, Church Services and Christmas Markets.

The Tullera Christmas Markets are on now until 8pm at the Tullera Hall on Dunoon Road.

They have over 20 stalls, children's face painting, entertainment, free parking, a Vietnamese Food Cart and more.

All of Lismore missed out on Carols in the Heart last Sunday when the storm ripped through the CBD in the early afternoon. There are more options to take the family to this Sunday.

The Clunes Carols at the Common is on this Sunday (December 15) at 17 Walker Street from 5pm.

Carols on the Lawn is happening at the Salvation Army Northern Rivers office at 30 Cambridge Drive, Goonellabah from 5:30pm.

There will be loads of Christmas goodies at the Lismore Farmers Market tomorrow morning from 7:30 at the Lismore Showground.

Hampers, plants, bonsai's, coffee/tea, breakfast and fresh fruit and veg will be on sale, as well as live music from Malcolm Gladstone.

The Lismore Free Market is on Sunday at the Lismore Community Garden at 50 Brewster Street between 9am and 11am.

This market really is FREE with items given away.

The 2024 Christmas Cup is a good way to relax and get into the festive spirit this Sunday at the Lismore Turf Club.

The Christmas Cup is the major fundraiser for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The $10 entry fee will be donated to this life-saving charity.

As well as the races, there will be live music, raffles, auctions and a BBQ. Gates open at 11am.

A reminder the Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail officially opens tomorrow at 9am, just in time for Christmas at the old Lismore Railway Station.

Families can take their pushbikes, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards or walk the 16.3km from Lismore to Bentley.

If you want to relax and enjoy some live music, check out the Northern Rivers Hotel in North Lismore.

Katie Brooke will entertain you tonight from 7pm, Outback Road from 7 tomorrow night and the Chris Fisher Duo for the Sunday Session between 4pm and 7pm.

The Lismore Workers Club live music returns in February 2025 with 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.

Click here to check out the rest of the live music on offer in 2025.

No price movement again for fuel prices twelve days out from Christmas. 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, 165.9 at the NightOwl Puma at 37 Jonston 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 Ampol on Dyraaba 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 and the Astron on Ballina Road, 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!