Spring has well and truly arrived in Lismore and the Northern Rivers, after experiencing some lovely warm days into the mid-twenties during the week.

The first weekend of spring may see a little rain tomorrow morning, up to 3mm, but then the rest of Saturday and Sunday (Father's Day) should be partly cloudy. As you would expect, this time of year, the mornings are still cool.

Looking into next week, the BoM are forecasting 27 degrees on Tuesday.

We are only four weeks away from Daylight Saving Time starting for 2025/26, so let the countdown begin.

The Marist Brothers Rams are looking for hometown support when they take on Bilambil at Crozier Field tomorrow from 3pm in the Preliminary Final. The winner moves on to next weekend's Grand Final. A strong home crowd can make all the difference.

Saturday morning at 7:30, the Lismore Farmers Markets get underway at the Lismore Showgrounds in North Lismore.

As well as locally grown fruit & vegetables, the Farmers Markets has other stall holders like the Raw Bee Company, Goat Soap and Father's Day gift ideas. Cheese 'n' Crackers will be playing their music until 11am.

FATHER'S DAY

This Sunday, Father's Day, there is an Open Garden Fundraiser for Our Kids at 81 Cowling Road, McLeans Ridges, between 9:30am and 3pm.

Enjoy a wander through the garden and explore the veggie patch, orchard and rainforest, then relax with morning tea.

Stalls include:

• earrings

• metal sculptures

• honey

• soap

• pottery

• plants

$5 entry, and kids are free. Entry and morning tea fundraising for Our Kids.

If Dad likes jazz, Kwasi Bruni is playing at the Lismore Bowling Club (Molesworth Street) as part of the Lismore Jazz Club monthly performance.

Kwasi Bruni is a high-energy Afro-Cuban groove ensemble based in Northern NSW.

It is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Cash at the door.

COMING UP

• Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run - Sunday, September 14, from 7:30am
• Nimbin Show - Saturday and Sunday, September 20 & 21
• 2025 Lismore Workers Club Lismore Cup - Friday, September 26, from 12 noon

LIVE MUSIC

The Northern Rivers Hotel in North Lismore has Dan Grace performing tonight from 7.

There are two major nights coming up at the Lismore Workers Club in September and October:

Oh What A Night! - A musical tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: September 20 at 8pm

The Flying Forties - Penny Pavlakis, Greg Gould and friends celebrate the music of Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and more with their 9-piece big band: October 4 at 8pm.

CHEAPEST FUEL PRICES

Fuel prices were stable again across the region this week. Ballina is still the cheapest town to fill the tank over the weekend, especially if you are there after 8pm, when prices tend to drop another 10 cents a litre.

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

• E10 is 174.9 at the EG on Diadem Street near The Square in Lismore, 172.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 165.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 174.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 174.5 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 184.5 at Brad's Independent on Terania Street, North Lismore, 198.9 at the Independent on Canterbury Street, and 179.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 192.9 at the Astron and Liberty on Ballina Road in Lismore, and the Liberty on Union Street, South Lismore, 194.9 at the two Independents on Hare and Centre Street in Casino, and 187.5 at The Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 180.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 181.9 at The United and the Casino Roadhouse on Johnston Street, and the two Liberty's on Hare and Centre Street in Casino, and 187.5 at the Mobil and The Metro in Ballina.

Have a great weekend, and Happy Father's Day to the many in Lismore and the Northern Rivers!

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