We will see plenty of sunshine this weekend, which will please the majority of readers after last weekend's rain.

Sunny and partly cloudy sum up the forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology, with warm 17-degree minimum temperatures and highs of 30 degrees.

MARKETS

There are three markets this weekend.

The first, as usual, kicks off at 7:30am at the Lismore Showgrounds. The Lismore Farmers Markets have fresh fruit and veg, tea/coffee and breakfast as well as artisan products for sale. Bruce Worrall will perform the live music this week.

The Lismore Free Market makes a rare appearance this Sunday, on the fourth weekend rather than the third, thanks to last weekend's rainfall.

All items are free. There is no bartering, trading or selling of items. Head to the Lismore Community Garden at 50 Brewster Street, just down from the tennis courts, between 9am and 11am.

The Nimbin Markets are also open on Sunday, between 9am and 3pm on Cullen Street.

Make a day of it in the hills, and check out multicultural food, recycled inventions, spinning and crafty arts, books, spiritual concepts, clothes and much more that only Nimbin can offer.

WALK

This month's walk in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden is the Native Bees as Pollinators walk.

Starting at 10am, Graeme will talk about native bees and the plants they love. Perfect for home gardeners.

Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and a hat. Bring your own water.

Meet at the Environment Education Centre at 9:45am. Turn right just before the weigh bridge at the Waste Centre off Wyrallah Road.

It is $5 for adults, with children free.

BAREFOOT BOWLS

Next Wednesday is the final chance to have some fun in the All In The Same Boat Barefoot Bowls Challenge at the Lismore City Bowling Club.

It is a few days before the 4th anniversary of the 2022 big flood, so if you want to commemorate with like-minded business owners, managers and staff who want to do something different, have a chat and smile, get a team of four together and call Sharon on 0416 282 247.

No experience necessary, just a positive attitude!

LIVE MUSIC and ENTERTAINMENT

Coming up at the Lismore Workers Club:

• 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
• Graham G Toole presents Kenny Rogers, John Denver and Glen Campbell on Friday, 1 May 2026
• The Sydney Hotshots Saturday, June 13
• An Evening with Fatty & Sterlo Saturday, June 20

To book tickets to any of the above concerts, click here.

CHEAPEST FUEL PRICES

Lismore experienced price drops this week, some were 2 cents a litre, while E10 and Unleaded 91 dropped by 6 cents a litre, making them cheaper than Ballina for the time in quite a while. Ballina and Casino prices were stable.

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

• E10 is 163.9 at the Ampol Foodary Lismore Airport on Union Street, South Lismore, the Shell Reddy Express on Dawson Street and the EG Ampol on Diadem Street, near the Square, 169.9 at The United and NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino, and 165.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• Unleaded 91 is 164.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, 171.9 at The United, the Casino Roadhouse and the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street, and the two Liberty's on Hare and Centre Street in Casino, and 167.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U95 is 177.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, Lismore, the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, 193.9 at the EG Ampol at 130 Canterbury Street in Casino, and 179.5 at the Metro on River Street, Ballina.
• U98 is 185.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, Lismore, the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, the Liberty at 113 Union Street in South Lismore, 191.9 at the Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino, and 187.5 at the Metro on River Street in Ballina.
• Diesel is 184.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road and the Caltex at 2 Leycester Street, 183.9 at the United, the Casino Roadhouse and the NightOwl Puma on Johnston Street in Casino, and 184.5 at the Mobil and Metro on River Street in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!

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