The Australia Day long weekend is a mixed bag for the weather. Saturday is the day for outdoor activities, as the weather kicks up a gear on Sunday and Monday.

A heatwave warning has not been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology yet; however, with 35 and 37 degrees expected, it may be issued very soon.

Tomorrow's (Saturday) forecast is cloudy with a top of 28 degrees. Easily the most pleasant of the next three days.

There are quite a few activities across the long weekend, which include a Free Family Fun Day to celebrate Australia Day at the Lismore City Bowling Club between 10am and 2pm on Monday.

The Rotary Club of Lismore Networking is putting on a free BBQ, music by the Cath Simes Band, Wild Rangers Animal Show. Thong Throwing, Barefoot Bowls and Face painting.

MARKETS

Some vendors will be making a return from the Christmas holidays at tomorrow's Lismore Farmers Markets at the Lismore Showgrounds.

Fresh fruit and vegetables, breakfast, tea and coffee, and a variety of craft items for sale from 7:30am. Cheese 'n' Crackers will supply the live music.

The Nimbin Markets are this week's Sunday Markets. Head up to the hills early to avoid the heat of the day and check out the variety of stalls that only Nimbin can offer, such as multicultural food, unique artisan wares, recycled inventions and spinning and crafty arts.

Cullen Street will be in full swing between 9am and 3pm.

WALKS

The Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden monthly walk is on Sunday morning from 9:30 at 313 Wyrallah Road, Monaltrie. Head to the tip and turn right soon after you drive through the gates.

This month, Richard will take you through the Megafauna and Microplastics Guided Walk, sharing big stories from the first plants on land can show about the future and addressing microplastics and other challenges of our lives today.

Meet at the Visitor's Centre at 9.15am for a one-hour walk at 9:30am. The cost is $5 for adults, with children free.

To explore other bush walks to tackle over the long weekend, click Walks, or click NRs Rail Trail to explore the rail trail.

LIVE MUSIC

The Noughty Nineties Party is on at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday. Get ready to wind back the clock and relive the music of Blink 182, Beyoncè, Britney, The Killers, Backstreet Boys, Usher and more.

Live Music DJ sets, and you are asked to dress retro to really set the mood, with tracksuits, butterfly clips, cargo pants etc.

Tickets are $15 to $25, and can be purchased by clicking here.

Coming up 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 have been stable in the Northern Rivers this week. Here is the list of the cheapest service stations for this week:

• E10 is 169.9 at the Ampol Foodary on Woodlark Street, Lismore CBD, the 7-Eleven and the Ampol Foodary on Union Street in South Lismore and the EG Ampol on Diadem Street, 173.9 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, 175.9 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, the Liberty on Ballina Road, Lismore and the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, 195.9 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, Lismore, the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore and the Liberty at 113 Union Street in South Lismore, 195.9 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, 185.9 at the two Liberty's on Centre and Hare Street, the Casino Roadhouse and The United on Johnston Street in Casino, and 186.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great long weekend!

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