The first weekend of summer is looking mostly sunny until Sunday afternoon or evening, when showers and a potential thunderstorm will hit Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

As you would expect, it will be a warm weekend, with temperatures around 32 or 33 degrees as minimum temperatures climb once again after some cooler nights.

The weather has ticked the box for Carols in the Heart tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon and evening at Crozier Field.

Take your chairs, sunblock and hats and enjoy an afternoon of Christmas Carols with TV and stage star Rachael Beck and some of the region's top musicians, such as Luke Vasella, Isabella A Capella, Bunny Racket and Hillbilly Shank.

Rachael Beck says she plans to perform Christmas favourites with a full band and dancers, and that she will be bringing plenty of humour to the stage. The event will also feature food trucks, drinks, kids entertainment and a major laser light show to close the night.

Gates open at 3pm.

MARKETS

The Lismore Farmers Markets are in full Christmas swing, with unique gift ideas, fruit & veg, and breakfast for sale. This week, Broadfoot is providing the live music.

LIVE MUSIC

Dan Grace is on stage at the Northern Rivers Hotel on Bridge Street, North Lismore, tonight from 7pm.

Wear The Fox Hat get to entertain on Saturday night, also at 7pm.

Saturday night at the Lismore Heights Sports Club has the Roxie Rose Christmas Spectacular from 6:30pm.

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 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.....