As the rain builds from the trough pushing eastwards across most of Australia, we can expect some wet days in the next week. Not the best news for the North Coast National Lismore Show team, however, as people have been saying "It wouldn't be the Lismore Show without rain".

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting 5-10mm today.

We have eight businesses that have reopened or will very soon.

Westpac and St George are now open in the Lismore Shopping Square with an official opening later this afternoon. You will find the banks near Kmart.

Hairlines at Shop 16 in the Star Court Arcade has reopened its hair salon for haircuts, colours etc. Call Kathleen to make an appointment on 0409 828 603.

Helen Nott has reopened Peppertree Kitchen at 28 Carrington Street, Lismore CBD. Helen has a 50% off sale until Thursday. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 3pm and Saturday 9am - 12pm. Call (02) 6622 0180.Call (02) 6622 0180.

Five Sixty Farms are back in operation at 560 Bruxner Highway, Gundurimba. Five Sixt Farms grow microgreens, edible flowers, herbs and salad mixes supplying their produce to restaurants, cafes and local produce stores.

Jacqui at Salon 5 Sixty also at 560 Bruxner Highway, Gundurimba has reopened her hair salon. You can make a booking by calling 0406 196 799.

SG Asian Supermarket has moved from the CBD to Lismore Square and will be reopening soon.

Local real estate company PRD Northern Rivers has reopened its Lismore CBD office at 72 Molesworth Street.

Masala Fusion Indian Restaurant will reopen on Thursday at 171 Keen Street, Lismore CBD. We will open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner 11:30am - 2:30pm and 4:30pm - 9pm and Saturday & Sunday for dinner only 4:30pm - 9pm. You can call Sony on (02) 6621 6738.

If you have a business that has reopened following the floods and you are not on our list, please email [email protected].

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