The weather is looking like a mixed bag this weekend, the last of the spring school holidays.

The chance of rain is 20% on Saturday and 50% on Sunday; however, that is in the afternoon or evening with the chance of a thunderstorm. So, the days should be mostly sunny.

A hot 33 degrees is the top temperature tomorrow, with 31 degrees forecast for Sunday.

The maximum temperatures will cool down thanks to a southerly change from Monday.

Hopefully, maximum temperatures in the mid-20s and blue skies will continue for the duration of the 2025 Elders Lismore Show, which begins next Thursday, October 16, at the Lismore Showgrounds.

You can check out all the details by clicking 2025 Lismore Show via the app or https://lismoreapp.com.au/2025-lismore-show/ via the Lismore App website. This includes purchasing tickets.

The Show runs for three days, closing on Saturday, October 18 at 9pm.

Other spring events coming up include:

• Final Nimbin Roots Festival: Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26
• Eat The Street: Saturday, November 15

MARKETS

There will be a change to the Lismore Farmers Markets next Saturday due to the Elders Lismore Show; it is one of the few times the markets won't be running.

However, the gates will swing open tomorrow from 7:30am, closing at 11:30am at the Lismore Showgrounds for all the usual fresh fruit and veg, breakfast, spring seedlings, and live music from Mish Songsmith.

The Sunday Markets are on at The Channon this week between 9am and 3pm at Coronation Park.

Fresh food, friendly faces and loads of handmade goods are waiting for you to peruse in the hills of the Lismore LGA.

ARTS

The Bulaan Buruugaa Ngai exhibition is on at the Lismore Regional Gallery at 11 Rural Street, Lismore, between 10 and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Nine ancestral woven objects held in the Australian Museum Collection are on display. The historic pieces stand alongside ten newly commissioned works by contemporary Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, and Kamilaroi artists.

LIVE MUSIC

Dan Grace Music is performing tonight at the Northern Rivers Hotel, Bridge Street, North Lismore from 7pm to 10pm.

The popular Billy Gudgeon Band will be rocking the Northern on Saturday night from 7:30pm.

The Shania Twain Show is on at the Lismore Heights Sports Club on Saturday night between 6pm and 9:15pm. It is $60 a ticket, which gets you a roast dinner and the show. Call (02) 6624 3040 to book.

Coming up at the Lismore Workers Club:

• Women Up North Spring Gala: November 8 from 6pm. All proceeds go towards housing for women and children experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
• 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 were steady across Lismore, Casino and Ballina this week. If you are heading to the beach, Ballina is still the cheapest town to fill the tank over the weekend.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations:

• E10 is 172.9 at the EG on Diadem Street near Lismore Square and the 7-Eleven in South Lismore, 171.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 165.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 173.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 173.3 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Metro and the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 182.9 at the two Independents on Terania Street, North Lismore and the Liberty on Ballina Road, Lismore, 198.9 at the Independent at 169 Canterbury Street in Casino, and 179.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 190.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, Lismore, 193.5 at the two Independents on Hare and Centre Street in Casino, and 187.5 at The Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 178.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road in Lismore, 181.9 is the price across most of Casino, and 185.5 at Metro and the Mobile on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great long weekend!

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