The weekend weather is a mixed bag, some sunshine, potential rain and a possible thunderstorm.

If it does rain, we can expect up to 2mm on Saturday and 3mm on Sunday, with top temps in the high 20s.

Christmas 2025 has hit countdown mode, with under two weeks until the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes. Don't forget, if you want to listen to some Christmas music at work or in the car as you look at Christmas lights, go to the front page of the Lismore App and click on the Christmas button Christmas Music.

There are two more Christmas Carols this weekend. One is Bethlehem Revisited at the Lismore Anglican Church tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 Zadoc Street, Lismore CBD, between 5:30pm and 8:30pm.

This is a combined churches event where the story of Christmas is told. There will be food, music, shepherds, interactive activities, Roman soldiers, a petting zoo, sausage sizzle and Christmas cake.

The Clunes community have their Carols in the Common at 17 Walker Street between 5pm and 7:30pm on Sunday (14 December). Get your family and friends, chairs & blankets and get ready to sing and celebrate Christmas.

MARKETS

The annual Tullera Christmas Markets start at 4:30pm this afternoon (Friday, 12 December) at the Tullera Hall, 682 Dunoon Road.

There will be over 20 stalls, with face painting, Christmas gift ideas, a sausage sizzle, a Vietnamese food cart, the CWA and more.

The Lismore Farmers Markets are in full festive spirit with a host of gift ideas tomorrow from 7:30am to 11:30am. The CWA Evening Branch have been busy baking and creating Christmas goodies, and will be selling them tomorrow. As well as other gifts, don't forget the fresh fruit and vegetables that the markets are known for and live music from Mish Songsmith Music.

The Sunday Markets are at The Chanoon from 9am and 3pm, with over 220 stalls of delicious foods, condiments, handmade goods and more Christmas ideas. Head up to the hills to Coronation Park.

Christmas Events

The South Lismore Bowling Club's Community Christmas Party is on Saturday between 3pm and 9pm at 25 Wilson Street.

Free rides, jumping castle, fairy floss and live music with Kyla-Belle.

The annual 2025 Christmas Cup takes place next Friday (19 December) at the Lismore Turf Club in North Lismore. Perfectly timed for staff parties or end-of-year drinks.

This is a major fundraiser for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The $10 entry fee all goes to this vitally important service.

LIVE MUSIC

Rokustix kicks off the live weekend music tonight at the Northern Rivers Hotel on Bridge Street, North Lismore from 7pm.

The Sunday Session makes a return this weekend with Hibilly Skank between 3pm and 6pm.

If you are searching for some Christmas fun, get to the Northern next Thursday at 6pm for Leanne's Karaoke Christmas Party.

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
• Inxsive & Gold Chisel Tribute Show Saturday, 21 March 2026
• The Italian Tenors Sunday, 19 April 2026

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

CHEAPEST FUEL PRICES

It was steady as she goes regarding fuel prices this week. Here is the list of the cheapest service stations:

• E10 is 174.9 at the Ampol Foodary on Union Street, South Lismore and the EG Ampol on Diadem Street near the Square in 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 Casino Roadhouse on Johnston Street and the Ampol 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.....