The first weekend of 2026 will include a shower or two for Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

The BoM is forecasting 0-3mm on Saturday and 0-7mm on Sunday. While this reads like rain is imminent, the likelihood is 25% of 3mm on Saturday and 25% of 7mm on Sunday.

Temperatures will be a pleasant 26 and 29 degrees, respectively.

While the Christmas/New Year holidays are still in full swing, there is little on this weekend.

The Lismore Farmers Markets return tomorrow (Saturday) morning from 7:30am at the Lismore Showgrounds, following their closure last weekend due to the Tropical Fruits New Year's Festival.

Fresh fruit and veggies will be back on sale with other local produce, like beeswax, as well as coffee/tea/juice and breakfast. John Trapp will provide the live music.

If you are looking to entertain the kids, there are a few options with Rollerworld in North Lismore and a movie at the new Lismore Cinema on the list.

Free options include the NRs Rail Trail, Wade Park with the pump track, Heritage Park in the CBD or some beautiful bush walks (Walks) in the hills of Lismore.

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 are down an amazing 12 cents a litre in Ballina, compared to last weekend, making it easily the cheapest to place to fill the tank. Lismore prices dropped by about 1 cent while Casino remained the most expensive town to buy fuel.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations for the start of 2026:

• E10 is 171.9 across most of Lismore, 175.9 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 159.5 at the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 171.9 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 161.5 at the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 180.9 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 174.5 at the Mobil on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 188.9 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 182.5 at the Mobil on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 188.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 187.9 across most of Casino, and 179.5 at the Mobil and The Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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