We are in store for a mixed bag of weather this weekend in Lismore and across the Northern Rivers.

The Bureau of Meteorology rain range is 0-15mm on Saturday and 0-8mm on Sunday. The reason is due to the potential thunderstorms in the late afternoon or evening. In certain locations, they could be severe, with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain.

While Saturday morning looks sunny, there is still the chance of a thunderstorm on Sunday morning, and a high chance of rain. Temperatures will be in the high 20s, with minimum temps 19 or 20 degrees. Some sticky nights ahead.

That weather forecast will stick around for the rest of next week as well.

It is basically a market weekend in the Lismore LGA.

As usual, the Lismore Farmers Markets kick off the market run tomorrow morning from 7:30 at the Lismore Showgrounds.

Fresh fruit and veg, breakfast, tea and coffee, and artisan goods all on sale to 11:30am, with Phil Bromley providing the live music.

The Sunday 'Bowlo' markets are at the Lismore City Bowling Club between 9am and 3pm.

There will be over 30 stalls for you to browse, including bric-a-brac, books, fruit trees, honey, ceramics, clothes, bags and more.

The Lismore Free Market is also on Sunday at the Lismore Community Garden, 50 Brewster Street, between 9am and 11am.

This is really a free market, with no goods for sale or to be traded or swapped. They are to be given away to the public.

If you are looking to entertain the kids for the last two weeks, check out our Things To Do button, with Walks, Family Fun and NRs Rail Trail to checkout.

LIVE MUSIC

Next Saturday, January 24, is the Noughty Nineties Party at the Lismore Workers Club from 7:30pm, featuring all your favourites from artists like Blink 182, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Robbie Williams and Beyonce.

Coming Up in 2026 at the Lismore Workers Club:

• 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 a cent or two per litre cheaper in Lismore this week for E10 and U91, but otherwise stable.

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

• E10 is 169.9 at the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street, CBD and on Union Street in South Lismore and the EG Ampol on Diadem Street, 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, 197.9 at the EG Ampol at 130 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 186.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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