There could be some much-needed rain over the weekend, but not a great deal according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

A medium chance of rain on both days and a low chance (25%) for the maximum 3mm and 2mm for each day of the weekend.

Saturday will be a springlike 25 degrees, while Sunday warms to 32 degrees. As you can see by the new look BoM website, 35 is the forecast for Monday and the possibility of more rain on Tuesday.

EVENTS

The big event over the weekend is the final Nimbin Roots Festival. That's right, this will be the very last Nimbin Roots Festival as founders Lou Bradley and Phil Chaffer (2016) move on to their next chapter in life.

The 2025 Nimbin Roots Festival kicked off this afternoon, and will run over three venues (Bowlo, Hall and Church) across the weekend and feature a lineup including Dog Trumpet, the Hussey Hicks and Lou Bradley.

You can purchase tickets by clicking here.

It is the final day of the Richmond Riverfest 2025 on Sunday in Lismore at Riverside Park (Victoria Street) between 11am and 3pm.

RiverTime Lismore is a free community event honouring connection to Country and the river that flows through our city.

The day begins at 11am with a Welcome to Country, followed by the Nini Nahri-gali Dancers, weaving circles with Kylie Caldwell and the Healing Hub Weavers, and a solar-powered river stage hosted by Mitch King, featuring performances from Maddy King, Uncle Billy, and Luke Vasella.

Families can enjoy kids’ art and clay activities, browse community and environmental stalls, visit the Elders Tent, and join in river offerings and cultural ceremonies.

If you wish to get involved on both days of the weekend, there is a field day tomorrow (Saturday, October 25) for Bass & Biodiversity on Boomerang Creek, Dorroughby, between 10am and 1pm.

Join local Landcarers and neighbours to plant 1,500 trees and improve fish habitat in this beautiful valley tributary. You need to register your interest by clicking here, where you will receive the site meeting point.

The October Lismore Rainforest Botanical Garden walk happens on Sunday at 9:30am when Andreas will take you on the Useful Plants Guided Walk.

This walk is designed to show you the local dry rainforest plants used by Aboriginal people for over 40,000 years for medicines, tools, food and shelter.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited, email publicity@friendslrbg.com.au. The cost is $5 for adults, with children free. You can pay by cash or card.

Meet at the Visitor's Centre at 9:15am for the one-hour walk. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, pants and a hat. Bring water.

MARKETS

The Lismore Farmers Markets return tomorrow (Saturday) at the Lismore Showgrounds in North Lismore after having a week off due to the successful 2025 Elders Lismore Show.

There are some award-winning Show products for sale, as well as fresh fruit and veg and live music from Phil Bromley from 7:30am to 11:30am.

The Sunday Markets head to the hills of Nimbin between 9am and 3pm. If you are checking out the Roots Festival, check out the Nimbin Markets as well. You will always find something uniquely Nimbin to purchase.

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 until November 9.

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

Katie Brooke is performing at the Northern Rivers Hotel in North Lismore tonight from 6:30.

Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Northern on Saturday between 12pm and 5pm with German beers on tap, traditional Bavarian food and live Bohemian Folk music.

Pistol Whip will hit the Northern stage later on Saturday night from 7pm.

Coming up:

• Outtawak at the Lismore Heights Sports Club on Saturday, November 8 from 6pm.
• Women Up North Spring Gala at the Lismore Workers Club: 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 at the Lismore Workers Club.

CHEAPEST FUEL PRICES

Fuel prices were steady across Lismore, Casino and Ballina, once again this week. If you are heading to the beach, Ballina is still the cheapest town to fill the tank over the weekend, apart from diesel.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations:

• E10 is 173.9 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 and the Caltex on Leycester Street 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.....