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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

28 March 2025, 5:00 AM

The Weekend Wrap

Another weekend of cancellations as the monsoonal low makes its way from Queensland into northern NSW.


The Bureau says rain today, which is likely to occur this afternoon and this evening, and into tomorrow when 10-50mm is forecast, with the chance of a thunderstorm. We have had 12.2mm since 9am.



There is a minor flood warning for the Wilsons River. The Bureau has said that the minor flood level (4.2m) may be reached this evening (Friday).


Some more positive news is the Sunday forecast, which is now a shower or two with a rainfall range of 0-4mm. We may yet see some sunshine over the weekend.



It is that time of year when the Daylight Saving reminder pops up. We have one week before the clocks get turned back one hour at 3am Sunday, April 6.



Let's start the Weekend Wrap with the cancellations.


The World Autism Understanding Day that was to be held on Wednesday, April 2 has been cancelled.


This evening's Tregeagle Twighlight Markets have been cancelled.



The Lismore Rainforest Guided Walk on Sunday has been cancelled. The next Guided Walk will be on Sunday, April 27.


The Lismore Farmers Markets will be on rain or hail, so make your way to the Lismore Showgrounds from 7:30am, just take your umbrella and gumboots! Luke Vassella will be performing from 8am.


Indoor events that you can experience include ARTEXPRESS 2025 at the Lismore Regional Gallery (2024 HSC student select works) and Her-Art-Works at the Serpentine Community Gallery.


The Lismore Symphony Orchestra presents Ethereal this Sunday, March 30 at St Carthange's Cathedral (8 Leycester Street) between 3 and 5pm.



The program is:

  • Monteverdi - Toccata from L'Orfeo (Brass and Percussion)
  • Bach - Christmas Oratorio Excerpts ft. Amatori Choir
  • Albinoni - Adagio in G Major with soloist Warren Whitney (Organ)
  • Mozart - The Magic Flute Overture
  • Holst - Neptune from The Planets
  • Massenet - Méditation from Thaïs with soloists Jim Stewart (Violin) and Margaret Curtis (Harp)
  • Mendelsohn- Elijah Oratorio excerpts ft. Amatori Choir
  • Sibelius - Symphony No. 2 Finale


Tickets are $35 (adult), $30 (concession) and Kids under 12 free.


The 'All in the Same Boat' Barefoot Bowls Challenge is going ahead this Wednesday (after yet another rain postponement) from 5:30pm at the Lismore City Bowling Club. $20 per team for a bit of fun. No experience necessary, just the right fun attitude.


Live music around town, sees Brooklyn Handford at the Northern Rivers Hotel, Bridge Street, North Lismore tonight from 6:30, a DJ lineup on Saturday night from 7 (Frosty, Mr Manar, Stump and Harlz), and the Sunday session is Sabotage from 3pm.



The Lismore Workers Club next live music is a FREE gig with Tommy Memphis on Saturday, May 17 from 6:30pm. Bookings are essential, click here.


Fuel prices have fallen again by about 2 cents a litre this week. Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:


  • E10 is 175.9 at the 7-Eleven in South Lismore, 173.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and the EG Ampol at 44 Pacific Highway Ballina 167.9.
  • Unleaded 91 is 177.9 across most service stations in Lismore, 171.9 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 169.9 at the EG Ampol and the BP North Ballina (1 Southern Cross Drive).
  • U95 is 186.5 at Bakers Corner, Terania Street, North Lismore, 194.9 at the Ampol on Dyraaba Street and the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street in Casino and 181.5 at The Metro (323 River Street) in Ballina.
  • U98 is 194.9 at the two Liberty's on Ballina Road and Union Street, South Lismore, 194.9 at The United in Casino, and 190.5 at The Metro.
  • Diesel is 181.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 186.9 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino and 187.5 at The Mobil and The Metro on River Street in Ballina.


Have a great weekend!


Now, have a laugh with the Friday Funnies.....

















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