Showers and storms are the weather forecast for this weekend, with Saturday having the highest potential for a severe thunderstorm.

The BoM has a wide 4mm to 35mm range for Saturday, which is an indication of the isolated storm activity in the afternoon or evening, with the threat of damaging winds and large hail.

Sunday has a rainfall range of 0-4mm, with a possible afternoon thunderstorm, although it is not expected to be severe.

The weather may have an effect on the opening night of the Lismore Speedway season at the showgrounds, especially if the thunderstorms arrive.

Under new management, CBR Promotions, the season kicks off with the V8 Dirt Modifieds, AMCA Nationals, the Wingless Sprints, Junior Sedans and more.

Racing will get underway earlier than previous seasons, 3pm, with the gates opening at 2pm.

Tickets are $35 for adults, pensioners $30, teenagers $20, children (5-12) $10, children under 5 free, and a family pass (2 adults/2 kids) $85.

MARKETS

The Lismore Farmers Markets get underway at the Lismore Showgrounds in North Lismore tomorrow morning at 7:30.

Fresh fruit and veg, spices, knick-knacks and live music from Tapestry Road will be on show.

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

Brooklyn Handford is performing at the Northern Rivers Hotel in North Lismore for Halloween tonight from 6:30.

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.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations:

• E10 is 176.9 at the EG on Diadem Street near Lismore Square and the Shell Reddy Express on Dawson Street, 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 weekend!

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