Two warm, summery days are on the way this weekend, as many people return to work after taking three weeks off over the festive season.

A partly cloudy Saturday with a top of 30 degrees and a shower or two for Sunday, but most likely in the afternoon or evening, and a maximum of 31 is what is ahead of us.

We are likely to see some rain on Monday as a cooler change moves in from the south, with 4-30mm forecast, and thunderstorms possible in the evening.

It is a market weekend across the Lismore LGA.

The Lismore Farmers Market gets underway tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 7:30 at the Lismore Showgrounds, selling everything from fresh fruit and veg to beeswax, honey, and plants, along with plenty to drink and eat.

The live music is performed by Joe Conroy between 8am and 11am.

The Sunday markets make a return for 2026, with The Channon Markets first up.

Head up to the hills and make your way to Coronation Park between 9am and 3pm to view over 220 stalls of unique offerings, including condiments, pickles, clothes, soaps and much more.

If you are looking for something to do with the kids, check out our Things To Do button, which includes Family Fun, bush walks, parks and the NRs Rail Trail.

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

You had to be quick to catch the really cheap fuel prices in Ballina last week. They have risen about 10 cents a litre this week, while Lismore and Casino are down 1 cent a litre from last week.

Here is the list of the cheapest service stations for this week:

• E10 is 171.9 across most of Lismore, 174.9 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 169.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 170.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 176.9 at The United and the Casino Roadhouse on Johnston Street, and the Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 171.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 179.9 at the two Independents on Terania Street, North Lismore, and the Liberty on Ballina, 198.9 at the Independent at 169 Canterbury Street in Casino, and 183.5 at the Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 187.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, 196.9 at the Liberty on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 191.5 at the Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 187.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 187.9 across most of Casino, and 187.7 at Ampol on Links Avenue in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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