The Easter/ANZAC holidays are over, school is back, and life is returning to its usual work/life balance pattern.

One aspect that has not changed this week and into the weekend is the wet weather.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts 2mm to 15mm on Saturday and 2mm to 10mm on Sunday, with a very high (90%) chance of showers.

That does not make for good reading for anyone involved in outdoor sports over the weekend. Check in with your club to see if the games/matches are still going ahead.

The most important event over the weekend is tomorrow's (Saturday's) 2025 Federal Election. We should clarify this by saying that it is important to most and unimportant to some.

Incidentally, the fine for not voting is $20, unless you provide a good reason why you didn't vote.

If you are looking for where you can vote tomorrow, click on the 2025 Federal Election button on the front page of the Lismore App, scroll down to 'Voting on Election Day' and enter your postcode or area. A list of options near you will be displayed.

Voting booths are open across the country from 8am to 6pm. The Lismore App will cover the election results for the seat of Page and Richmond from 6pm via our Facebook page.

(Zadoc Street pre-poll centre)

MardiGrass 2025 is underway in the popular township of Nimbin.

There are a host of activities, events and live music throughout the three days, including Sunday's Cannabis Law Reform Rally & Parade at 2pm.

You can check out the schedule by clicking here.

One weekly event that runs rain, hail or shine is the Lismore Farmers Market tomorrow morning from 7:30 at the Lismore Showground.

Fresh fruit and veg, coffee/tea and juices, hot breakfast, crocheted gifts, orchids, and loads more items for you to peruse and buy. Tapestry Road will be providing the live music.

The popular annual Our Kids Day Out in Ballina is on Sunday, May 4, at the Missingham Bridge Amphitheatre from 9am.

Organiser, Rebekka Battista, is confident the weather will clear for the event, with showers likely in the late afternoon.

From Paw Patrol to Big Dog, magic, music, wildlife and much more: get ready for an action-packed, free day out for the whole family. The on-stage schedule is:

• 9.00am       Ballina Pipe Band
• 9.15am       Musical Munchkins with Sheyzo
• 9.50am       Miss Beka and Little Cherry
• 9.55am       NBN Big Dog
• 10.05am     The Blaze Magic Show
• 10.30am     Main Act: Paw Patrol
• 11.00am     Suzie Levot Memorial Our Kids Bravery Award
• 11.15am     Ronald McDonald
• 11.30am     Paw Petrol meet and greet
• 11.45am     Wild life Twins
• 12.15pm     Main Show: Paw Patrol
• 12.45pm     DJ Gooy Games ‘n Dance Party
• 1.15pm       MC's fun and games
• 1.45pm       Finish

Jazz lovers should head to the Lismore City Bowling Club on Sunday afternoon to see and listen to Kyle Watson's Jazz Warriors between 2pm and 5pm.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 nonmembers, cash at the door.

May and June are busy months for events, so put these in your calendar:

• Gemfest 17 and 18 May
• Primex 15, 16 and 17 May
• Beef Week 24 May to 1 June
• Lismore Lantern Parade 21 June

Live music fans can listen to Hot Dog at the Northern Rivers Hotel for the Sunday Session between 2pm and 5pm.

The Lismore Workers Club has a host of acts to see in May and June; they include:

• Tommy Memphis with a FREE gig playing iconic '80s songs on Saturday, May 17.
• Who's Bad - the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute on Friday, May 30
• Kevin Bloody Wilson on Wednesday, June 25.

You can book and check out the rest of the year's lineup by clicking here.

Fuel prices have remained steady over the last three weeks. Here is the list of service stations saving you the most money in each town:

• E10 is 175.9 across Lismore, 172.8 at NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino, and 164.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 175.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road near the Workers Club in Lismore, 175.9 at The United and the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street and the two Liberty's on Hare and Centre Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 186.5 at Bakers Corner, Terania Street, North Lismore, 193.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, and 179.5 at The Metro (323 River Street) in Ballina.
• U98 is 193.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 195.9 at Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 186.5 at The Metro in Ballina.
• Diesel is 181.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road and the Caltex on Leycester Street in Lismore, 188.9 across most servo's 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.....