The King's Birthday Long Weekend is upon us, and on this rare occasion in 2025, we should have fine weather!

The BOM is forecasting highs in the early 20s after a cold start to the day. This is perfect for those looking to enjoy the last long weekend for four months.

As you would expect over a long weekend, there are very few events on around Lismore as people look to make the most of the extra day off.

A reminder that Double Demerit Points are in force until midnight Monday if you are hitting the roads.

The Lismore Farmers Market will finally have blue skies when it opens the gates at the Lismore Showground at 7:30 tomorrow morning.

Fresh homegrown fruit and veg, hot breakfast, coffee/tea and a variety of goods are on sale until 11:30am with Cheese 'n' Crackers providing the live music.

There are a host of free activities for you to do over the three days, including the NRs Rail Trail, bush walks in the hills (Walks), Heritage Park, the Lismore Regional Gallery is open 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, but closed Monday, and Rollerworld at North Lismore is also open Saturday and Sunday, but closed Monday.

If you want to hear some live music over the weekend, Outback Road is playing tonight from 7 at the Northern Rivers Hotel, and the Hillbilly Skank take to the stage for the Sunday Session at 2pm.

The Lismore Workers Club doesn't have live music this weekend; however, here's what's coming up:

• Kevin Bloody Wilson on Wednesday, June 25
• Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular on Sunday, July 27
• Herman's Hermits on Friday, August 8
• Fleetwood Max on Thursday, August 14
• Oh What a Night - a tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons on Saturday, September 20, and
• The Flying Forties on Saturday, October 4.

For more details or to book, click here.

The major events to write on your calendar or put into your mobile are:

• Lismore Lantern Parade: Saturday, June 21, and
• LisAmore! 2025: Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6.

If you are travelling over the long weekend and need to fill the fuel tank, Ballina is easily the cheapest place to save $5-7. While Lismore and Casino prices have remained steady, Ballina's have dropped about 2 cents a litre for the long weekend. Lismore is still the cheapest for diesel.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations, saving you the most money in each town:

• E10 is 167.9 at the 7-Eleven in South Lismore and the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street in Lismore, 172.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 157.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 169.9 across Lismore, 174.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 159.5 at the Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 177.5 at the two Independents (Brad & Sharon) on Terania Street, North Lismore, 191.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, and 171.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 185.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road in Lismore, and the Liberty on Union Street, South Lismore, 193.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 180.5 at The Mobil and Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 174.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 175.5 at The United and the two Liberty's on Hare and Centre streets in Casino, and 182.5 at The Mobil and The Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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