The last weekend of summer is looking warm and a little bit wet, with a shower or two, the forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology.

We have had virtually no rain given the potential for rain during the week, with 9mm falling early Thursday morning the highest for the week.

The winds will become southeasterly this afternoon, and the potential for rain is 60% with a range of 0-4mm on Saturday and 0-5mm on Sunday.

The weather forecast is certainly good news for Scott and Daniel at the Lismore Turf Club.

2024 was the first time the club had been awarded the prestigious Country Championships race; it was washed out. It is Lismore's richest race with $150,000 prize money and entry for the first two horses into the Country Championships Final in Sydney with $1 million prize money.

A large crowd is expected to enjoy a full eight-race program. Gates open at 11am, with the first at 1:25pm and the last, the Country Championships, at 5:40pm.

Following the last race, pub rock covers band The Funny Goats will entertain the crowd.

ARTEXPRESS has its opening tonight at 6 o'clock at the Lismore Regional Gallery at The Quad (Rural Street, Lismore).

This is a selection of outstanding bodies of work submitted for the HSC examination for Visual Art by NSW students.

The exhibition runs until 20th of April.

The Lismore Farmers Markets open the gates at 7:30 tomorrow morning at the Lismore Showgrounds in North Lismore.

Get in early and get the best of the fresh produce, coffee/tea, breakfast, and homemade goods. You can enjoy the live music of Phil Bromley "Brommers" from 8am.

On Sunday, the Nimbin Markets are on from 9am on Cullen Street. Head to the hills for multicultural food, coffee, unique artisan wares, recycled inventions, spiritual concepts and more until 3pm.

Sunday also sees a guided walk at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens.

Tim will guide you through the beautiful young forest in the Wilson's Park Species Garden.

It is an easy hour walk on unpaved paths, so wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat and water.

Meet at the Visitor's Centre by 9:15am for a 9:30 start. The cost is $5 for adults, with children free. Cash only.

Live music lovers have Reputation - the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show tonight at the Lismore Workers Club from 8pm. Last-minute ticket sales here.

Coming up in two weeks is The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles on Friday March 7 at 8pm.

Wester Sound Sessions is on tonight at the Northern Hotel (Bridge Street, North Lismore) from 6:30pm.

Short Fuse play Saturday night from 7pm, and Sabotage play their rock covers for the Sunday session from 3pm.

Fuel prices have been stable in last seven days. Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:

• E10 is 178.9 across the board in Lismore, 175.5 at the United on Johnston Street (136) 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, 177.5 at The United 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, 194.9 at the Ampol on Dyraaba 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, 189.5 at The United in Casino and 192.5 at The Mobil (485 River Street) in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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