While the weather forecast from the BoM is showing possible showers or a shower or two for the weekend, those showers are more likely to eventuate in the late afternoon or evening, leaving fine weather during the day. Good for those playing sport or looking to get outdoors.

As is usual this time of year, there is the chance of a thunderstorm.

The 2025 Lismore Cycling Festival hits the streets of Lismore tomorrow afternoon, with the Twilight Criterium Race in the CBD between 4pm and 7pm. Hopefully, the rain holds off for this event or there will be thills and spills rather fast and furious racing.

Magellan Street will be closed between Dawson Street and Diadem Street. Traffic control will be in place from 3.30pm.

Sunday is the day for longer Fondo rides. There are three types of Fondo Rides:

• The Gran Fondo (110km) heads out along the Nimbin Road, taking a right at Koonorigan Road heading into The Channon, then riding along The Channon Road, Dunoon Road to Repentance Creek Road (near Rosebank), south to Corndale, and north along Dorroughby Road. Part of the return is back along Dunoon Road, before turning onto Duncan Road, Numulgi Road, Woodlawn Road and finishing in the CBD.
• The scenic Medio Fondo (70km) (no map displayed), and
• The more leisurely Piccolo Fondo (28km) takes riders along Woodlawn Road, turning left onto Numulgi Road, right onto Lockton Road, before making the return journey at the Corndale Road junction.

Magellan Street will be closed between Dawson Street and Brewster Street from 6:30am to 12 midday. The Fondo Rides start at 7am.

MARKETS

The Lismore Farmers Markets get underway at 7:30am at the Lismore Showgrounds, selling an array of products, including fresh fruit and vegetables, seedlings, homemade goods, coffee/tea and breakfast. It is the final live performance by market regular Malcolm Gladstone.

The Channon Markets are on Sunday from 9am at Coronation Park in the Lismore hills, selling everything from delicious food to condiments, pickles, and handmade items like gifts and clothing as part of the 220 stalls.

ARTS

It is the final weekend of the Bulaan Buruugaa Ngai exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery at 11 Rural Street, Lismore.

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.

You can visit between 10 and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

COMING UP

The return of the Eat The Street Food Festival is next Saturday, November 15, between 12pm and 7pm along Keen Street in the CBD, with live music in The Quad.

LIVE MUSIC

Helio Ray Duo are performing at the Northern Rivers Hotel in North Lismore tonight (Friday) from 6:30, and Northern Rivers boy, Sam Handford, gets on stage on Saturday night from 7pm.

Outtawak are playing at the Lismore Heights Sports Club in Lismore Heights from 6pm.

Women Up North are holding their annual Spring Gala at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday night from 6pm raising money for the charity who help women and children experiencing domestic violence. Tickets are $50, click here to book.

Coming up:

• 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.
• The Ultimate Superstars of Country
• Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
• The Italian Tenors

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 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 179.9 at the two Independents on Terania Street, North Lismore, 181.9 at the two Independents on Hare and Centre Street, the Casino Roadhouse and The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 187.5 at Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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