The final weekend of 2025 will be significantly cooler than last weekend, with a little rain on Saturday and a mostly sunny Sunday.

The show or two for Saturday should be over by the early afternoon with 23 the top, before a pretty perfect Sunday with sunshine and 25 degrees.

As you would expect this time of year, there is not a lot happening in Lismore this weekend.

The annual Tropical Fruits New Year's Eve celebration will start to build as we head towards 2026.

Space Cadets is this year's theme, with a host of entertainment on offer at the Lismore Showgrounds for six days, December 28 to January 4.

Due to the number of campers at the showgrounds for Tropical Fruits, there will be no Lismore Markets tomorrow (Saturday).

The Nimbin Markets will be on Cullen Street on Sunday between 9am and 3pm.

Head to the hills to check out the unique offerings with over 200 stalls selling food, coffee, recycled inventions, arts & crafts and spiritual concepts.

Sunday will also see the last Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden Walk for 2025.

The Regenerative Guided Walk with Tracey starts at 9:30am, and will focus on the development and history of the Gardens.

You are asked to meet at the Visitor's Centre at 9:15 for the one-hour walk. The cost is $5 per adult, with children free.

For those looking to be active, there is the Northern Rivers Rail Trail NRs Rail Trail to explore and the many bush walks in the Lismore LGA Walks.

LIVE MUSIC

Coming Up IN 2026 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

Fuel prices were steady across Lismore and the Northern Rivers this week. Here is the list of the cheapest service stations as we head into 2026:

• E10 is 170.9 across most of 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 172.5 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, the Liberty on Ballina and the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East 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, Union Street, South Lismore and the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East 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 189.5 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 187.9 across most of Casino, and 189.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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