A wet Saturday morning, then partly cloudy conditions for the rest of the weekend is the forecast from the BoM.

There is a chance of thunderstorms this evening and tomorrow. If they are severe, the Lismore App will put out a notification.

The warmer spring weather is a sign of more community events in the lead up to Christmas.

The 105th Nimbin Show will take place at the Nimbin Showgrounds, 33 Cecil Street, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to around 5pm.

The annual Nimbin Show features horse and livestock competitions, plus local entries of food, flowers, produce, arts & crafts, and much more displayed in the Pavilion exhibit. There is Sustainability Alley with lots of information, produce stalls, and activities.

The annual Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival is on now at Oakes Oval until Sunday from 9am to 5pm each day.

There are road closures on Dawson Street between Rural and Magellan streets. Detours are available.

The Zonta Open Garden is on this weekend at 131 Platypus Drive, Uralba at Crew Garden between 9am and 2pm each day.

View the beautiful sub-tropical garden with feature ponds and paths. Plants are for sale as well as food and drinks.

Entry is $12 or $10 concession, with the proceeds going to support women and girls in the Northern Rivers through the Zonta Club.

MARKETS

There are three markets on this weekend.

The Lismore Farmers Markets kick off proceedings tomorrow morning from 7:30 at the Lismore Showgrounds.

Fresh fruit & veg, orchids, breakfast, tea and coffee, and other items will be for sale. The CWA Ladies Evening Branch make their monthly visit, and Georgia Cortes Rayner will be playing live music this week.

The Bowlo Markets have over 30 stalls for you to browse on Sunday between 9am and 2pm at the Lismore City Bowling Club on Molesworth Street (171A).

You will find Trash and Treasure, vintage clothing, bric-a-brac, plants, honey, plus more on sale.

Also on Sunday is the Lismore Free Market between 9am and 11am at the Lismore Community Garden, 50 Brewster Street.

The Free Market is exactly that, everything is free and cannot be sold, bartered or traded. Every item or service is given away for free.

ARTS

The Lismore Regional Gallery has the Bulaan Buruugaa Ngali exhibition displayed over the weekend. In the exhibition, nine ancestral woven objects held in the Australian Museum collection are in Lismore until November 9.

The Lismore Regional Gallery is open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

COMING UP

• 2025 Lismore Workers Club Lismore Cup - Friday, September 26, from 12 noon
• Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, October 4
• 2025 Lismore Show Thursday, October 16
• 2025 and final Nimbin Roots Festival Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26

LIVE MUSIC

The Lismore Heights Sports Club (181A High Street) has the Roxy Rose Spring Garden party on Saturday night from 6 pm.

Bookings are essential on 02 6624 3040, and a courtesy car is available after 4pm.

It is a big night of classic music at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday night when Oh What A Night! takes to the stage at 8pm. The musical tribute to Frankie Valley & The Four Seasons.

Sing-along to all your favourites like Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like a Man, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Sherry, Who Loves You and more.

Book your tickets by clicking here.

Coming up at the Lismore Workers Club:

• 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.
• The Noughty Nineties Party featuring all your favourites like Blink 182, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Robbie Williams and Beyonce. Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 7:30pm.

CHEAPEST FUEL PRICES

Fuel prices have been steady this week. As usual, 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 176.9 at the EG on Diadem Street near Lismore Square and Coles Express on Dawson Street, 172.3 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, 174.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 183.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, and the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, 198.9 at the EG Ampol on Canterbury Street, and 179.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 191.9 at the Liberty's on Union Street, South Lismore and Ballina Road, Lismore and the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East 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 185.5 at Metro and the Mobile on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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