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The Weekend Wrap

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Simon Mumford

25 November 2022, 7:08 AM

The Weekend Wrap

The last weekend of spring for 2022 is looking good, at least until Sunday afternoon when the Bureau is forecasting a slight chance of a shower and thunderstorm.


Until then, mostly sunny and 29 to 31 degrees is the weather for the next two days. If you are not aware, we are in store for some rain next week starting Monday. More over the weekend in the Lismore App.



Second Hand Saturday is holding its second and last garage sale tomorrow (Saturday) from 8am. You can check out the website and sort by shire and view over 350 garage sales across the region.


This Sunday, we are two weeks out from Carols In The Heart. Save the date into your phone, Sunday December 11 at Nesbitt Park, South Limore between 4:30pm and 9pm.


The 2022 Christmas Cup at the Lismore Turf Club is another event for your calendar. Friday, December 16 at the Lismore Turf Club promises to be a huge end of year raceday.


For all things Christmas, check out the our Christmas 2022 button on the front page of the Lismore App. If you have any carols, Christmas events, lights or Santa visits please let us know by emailing [email protected]. More information will be added as it comes through leading up to December 25.



Beats on Tap is happening at the Lismore City Bowling Club on Sunday afternoon/evening. From 3pm (until 9) you can listen to live music from Dust Fallen, Magnus, Amozon, Creten and Pop vs Kamos. It is $10 entry.


The Made from the Heart craft fair is on at the Goonellabah Sports Club on Oliver Avenue tomorrow (Saturday). It is hosted by the Lismore Base Hospital Auxillary between 10am and 2pm with local artisans joining the Auxillary.


The Lismore Farmers Markets will kick off the weekend activity at 8am tomorrow at the Lismore Showgrounds with fresh fruit and veg, coffee, breakfast and live music from Tapestry Road.



As it is the fourth Sunday in the month, the Nimbin Markets step up on Sunday off Cullen Street between 9am and 3pm. This will also be the final Nimbin Market for 2022 as the December date falls on the 25th so head to Nimbin and check out the handmade arts, crafts and clothing that only Nimbin can offer.


If you need to fill the petrol tank, here are the cheapest options for your weekend. Diesel owners should check out the BP near Trinity as they are 40cents a litre cheaper:

  • E10 is 187.9 at the EG Ampol near Lismore Square on Diadem Street, 181.5 at the United on Johnston Street, Casino and 189.9 at the Metro on River Street.
  • Unleaded 91 is 185.9 at Access North Lismore on Bridge Street, 181.9 at Ampol on Dryaaba Street, Casino and 191.9 at the BP on Bungalow Road, North Ballina.
  • U95 195.9 on Bridge Street, North Lismore at Access North Lismore, 196.9 at the Ampol in Casino and 202.9 at the Metro.
  • U98 is 206.9 at the Liberty on Ballina Road, CBD and Union Street, South Lismore, 201.9 at the Liberty on Centre Street, Casino and 209.9 at the Metro on River Street, Ballina.
  • Diesel is 184.9 at the newly reopened BP near Trinity on Leycester Street, easily the cheapest in town with the next cheapest 227.9, 227.9 at the Ampol in Casino and 236.9 at the BP in West Ballina on the Bruxner Highway.


Have a great weekend!









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