The final weekend of spring may see a return of some thunderstorm activity in Lismore and the Northern Rivers. It does look like it will be hit-or-miss, just like the storms on Thursday evening.

Saturday's forecast is for up to 2mm of rainfall and a warm 33 degrees, with strong northwesterly winds of 20-30 km/h. The fire danger will remain moderate.

The good news is that the rain and thunderstorms will have a break as a high-pressure system makes its way across the state over the Great Australian Bight. From Sunday on, there will be plenty of blue sky, with temperatures dropping into the mid to high thirties by Tuesday.

December and the run to Christmas starts on Monday, but the CASPA Lismore Christmas Carnival kicks off family celebrations at the Lismore Turf Club (Woodlawn Road, North Lismore) on Saturday between 11am and 5pm.

CASPA's first-ever Christmas Carnival will feature a Christmas Market, rides for all ages, delicious food trucks, live entertainment and a visit from Santa, of course.

The North Coast Road Riders hit the road from Ballina to Lismore on Sunday for the annual Our Kids Toy Run.

A large group of Christmas-decorated motorbikes will leave the Ballina Skatepark at 10am and ride to Alstonville, Goonellabah and end up at Browns car park between 11 and 11:15am. There will be a sausage sizzle and drinks in Lismore, and most importantly, riders will be donating hundreds of new Christmas toys to Our Kids that will put huge smiles on the faces of children in hospital over the festive season.

MARKETS

The Lismore Farmers Markets have cherries for sale tomorrow (Saturday) morning, a true sign of Christmas, as well as other gift ideas and fresh fruit and veg between 7:30am and 11:30am. Bruce Worrall will providing the live music this week.

If you are looking for a different Christmas gift, then the Nimbin Markets is the perfect place to visit on Sunday on Cullen Street. Normally on the fourth week of a month, when a fifth Sunday comes around, the markets swing into action two Sunday's in a row between 9am and 3pm.

LIVE MUSIC

The Hillbilly Skank will be on stage at the Northern Rivers Hotel on Bridge Street, North Lismore, tonight from 7pm.

The Lismore Symphony Orchestra is performing at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday, 29 November at 7:30pm and Sunday, 30 November at 3pm. Tickets are $35.

The concert features a vibrant collection of works, including:

• The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Benjamin Britten
• Horn Concerto No.1 in E-flat major - Richard Strauss
• L'Arlesienne Suite No.1 & No. 2 - George Bizet
• Mambo from West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein

Coming Up at the Lismore Workers Club:

• 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
• The Ultimate Superstars of Country Friday, 6 February 2026
• Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Friday, 6 March 2026
• The Italian Tenors Sunday, 19 April 2026

To book tickets to any of the above concerts, click here.

CHEAPEST FUEL PRICES

Fuel prices were steady over the last week, except for diesel. Diesel rose 2 to 3 cents a litre.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations:

• E10 is 176.9 at the Shell Reddy Express on Dawson Street, Lismore, 175.9 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 172.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 173.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 177.9 at The United and the Casino Roadhouse on Johnston Street, and the Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 174.5 at the Mobil and 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 185.5 at The Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 190.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, Lismore, 197.9 at the Liberty on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 194.5 at The Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 189.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 187.9 at The United and the Ampol Casino on Dyraaba Street in Casino, and 193.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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