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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

14 February 2025, 6:32 AM

The Weekend Wrap

The typical summer weather patterns will continue over the weekend with the hit and miss predictability of storm season.


An example of that is today's 50% chance of rain with up to 4mm forecast with nothing recorded to 5pm at the Lismore airport.



Saturday's range has reduced from 0-20mm to 0-15mm with an 80% chance of rain. The rainfall is dependent on location and luck or lack of luck depending on your view.


Sunday's rainfall potential is less, 0-1mm, with the winds turning south to southeasterly. Temperatures will remain in the high 20's and early 30's with warm nights.



The weekend is all about Lismore's second Legends of Cricket Twenty20 match tomorrow (Saturday) at Oakes Oval.


Some of Australia's greatest cricketers will join young local talent, two well-known musicians and NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully for a bit of fun at Oakes Oval from 3pm and to support Lismore's flood recovery.



The team line-ups are:


Gilly’s XI

•   Adam Gilchrist

•   Claire Moore

•   Nathan Hauritz

•   Michael Kasprowicz

•   Jason Gillespie

•   Jodie Fields

•   Tim Buckett

•   Lenard Blok

•   Cooper Williams

•   Bernard Fanning

•   Tim Cohen

•   Paul Scully (Minister for Planning and Open Spaces)



Mayor’s XI

•   Steve Krieg

•   Dan Christian

•   Steve O’Keefe

•   Andy Bichel

•   Sammy-Jo Johnson

•   Georgie Redmayne

•   Joe Parsons

•   Pat Davern

•   Peter Thomas

•   Luke Shay

•   Ebony Hoskin



Gates open at 1pm, with the game starting at 3pm. Tickets are available via www.oztix.com.au.


It will be the first time the Adam Gilchrist Pavilion will be in use, as it was still under construction in 2023.


Grandstand seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fans are encouraged to arrive early. 


Ticket Prices:

•   Adult: $22.45

•   Concession: $12.25

•   Family: $54.10

•   Children 11 and under: Free


The Lismore Farmers Markets are on again tomorrow from 7:30am at the Lismore Showgrounds.


The CWA Lismore Evening Branch van is back with a host of handmade items, as well as the usual fresh fruit and veg, breakfast, coffee/tea and more.


The Lismore Free Market will be on Sunday between 9am and 11am at the Lismore Community Gardens (50 Brewster Street).



Nothing is for sale; all items are to be given away. The one stipulation is that if you can't find someone to take your goods, you take them home with you.


For those looking for live music, Heio Ray Duo are playing at the Northern Rivers Hotel tonight for Valentine's Day from 7pm until 10pm.


Saturday night has Billy Gudgeon hit the stage from 7:30pm, and the Sunday Session this weekend is Ghostown from 3pm to 6pm.


The Lismore Workers Club has Forever Olivia - A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John Saturday night from 8pm. Tickets are available by clicking here.


Coming up at the Workers Club is Reputation - the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show on Friday 21 February and The Fab Four - the Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles on Friday 7 March.



Next Saturday (February 22), the Country Championships - Northern Rivers Heat, Lismore's richest horse race, will be run at the Lismore Turf Club, and the Samson Fitness Challenge starts on Friday, February 28, at Hepburn Park in Goonellabah.


Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:


  • E10 is 178.9 across the board in Lismore, 175.7 at the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street (37) in Casino, with The Metro and the Mobil on River Street in Ballina cheapest at 170.5.
  • Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, Lismore, 177.9 across most service stations in Casino, and 172.5 at the Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
  • U95 is 188.5 at Bakers Corner, Terania Street, North Lismore, 193.7 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 183.9 at the Shell on River Street (273), Ballina.
  • U98 is 196.9 at the Liberty Foodmart on Ballina Road and the Liberty at 113 Union Street, South Lismore, 197.9 at the two Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and The United on Johnston Street, and 191.9 at the Shell on River Street (273).
  • Diesel is 188.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 189.9 at two Liberty's in Casino and 185.5 at The Mobil (485 River Street) in Ballina.


Have a great weekend!


Have a laugh with the Friday Funnies.....















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