Another wet weekend is on the cards as the southerly moves into the Northern Rivers, bringing rain and the chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday will be the wettest of the two days, with 7 to 40mm predicted at the time of writing. On Sunday, the winds will increase to 25-35 km/h, and the forecast rain falls to 1 to 10mm.

Monday returns to mostly sunny weather. Temperatures across the weekend should hit 26 degrees.

As you would expect, with school holidays in full swing and families still on holiday, there is not a lot going on around town, which may be a good thing given the weather forecast.

Rain, hail or shine, the Lismore Farmers Markets will be at the Lismore Showground tomorrow morning, with the gates open from 7:30.

From fresh fruit and veg to plants, orchids, coffee/tea and breakfast plus live music from Bruce Worrall until 11:30am.

The Lismore Free Market will be held on Sunday at the Lismore Community Garden at 50 Brewster Street in the CBD between 9am and 11am.

The Free Market is a gathering of people who want to give away goods and services for free, devoid of any money, bartering or trading.

Other options for the weekend include the Rail Trail, bush walks, rollerskating and Heritage Park. Check out Things To Do.

Events in February to make a note of:

• Legends of Cricket - Saturday, February 15 at Oakes Oval and
• Country Championships at the Lismore Turf Club featuring Lismore's richest race on Saturday, February 22.

If you are in the mood for some live music this weekend, head to the Northern Rivers Hotel in North Lismore.

Tonight from 7pm, The Hillbilly Skank will hit the stage and on Saturday night Billy Gudgeon will rock the Northern from 7:30pm.

The Lismore Workers Club live entertainment kicks off for 2025 with Forever Olivia - A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John on Saturday, February 15, Reputation - the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show on Friday, February 21 and the Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Show on Friday, March 7.

Check out all the live music in 2025 at the Lismore Workers Club website.

Fuel prices have stabilised with a 1 cent a litre reduction on some types, apart from diesel, which has seen an increase in prices in the last week.

Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:

• E10 is 178.9 at the 7-Eleven in South Lismore, 176.4 at the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino, with The Metro and the Mobil on River Street in Ballina cheapest at 167.5.
• Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, Lismore, 178.8 at the NightOwl Puma, and 169.5 at the Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
• U95 is 188.5 at Bakers Corner, Terania Street, North Lismore, 194.7 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 182.5 at the Metro and Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 196.9 at the Liberty Foodmart on Ballina Road and the Liberty at 113 Union Street, South Lismore, 198.9 at the two Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and 190.5 at the Metro and Mobil in Ballina.
• Diesel is 180.9 at the BP Lismore at 131 Dawson Street, 194.9 at the two Liberty's on Hare Street, the Casino Roadhouse and The United on Johnston Street in Casino and 187.5 at The Mobil and Metro in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!