The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a scorcher tomorrow (Saturday), with the mercury set to reach 35 degrees. There is the chance of a thunderstorm later in the day.

A cooler change moves through the Northern Rivers as the winds turn southeasterly. Sunday's top is 30 degrees, with a medium chance of showers.

Tuesday and Wednesday look to be the wettest days (70-80% chance of rain) as a shower or two is forecast.

As is the case each year, it is quite a bit quieter for the Christmas/New Year period.

The Lismore Farmers Markets are taking a break. They will be back Saturday, January 4 at the Lismore Showground from 7:30am.

The Nimbin Markets will be on Sunday, according to their Facebook page. The fifth Sunday of the month market will be going ahead between 9am and 3pm on Cullen Street.

With the cooler top temperature on Sunday, put a trip to the hills on the cards. You can also check out some bush Walks while you're there.

The Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Guided Walk will also be happening on Sunday morning.

You can explore the Gardens on a history walk and learn how the volunteers have developed the area since the '90s.

Meet at the Visitor's Centre at 9:15am for a 9:30 start. The walk takes one hour and costs $5 per adult, with children free. Cash only.

Heritage Park is a great option to take the kids to. The new Gigadome makes the park a great place to spend a couple of hours, with the water element to cool them down, and check out the snakes and ladders game on the left as you walk past the miniature train tracks.

The new Rail Trail is worth a ride or scooter if you haven't checked it out yet. Families can make a short trip to Nesbitt Park, use the facilities, and return to the train station.

Lismore's traditional New Year's Eve Tropical Fruits Party will see partygoers arrive across the weekend at the Lismore Showground.

Galore '24 is this year's theme, as 2,000 people are expected to visit and party in our city.

For some live music, head to the Northern Rivers Hotel for a Tropical Party with DJ Deeds on Sunday night (December 29), then New Year's Eve (Tuesday) bring in 2025 with Hello Ray Duo.

The Lismore Workers Club live music returns in February 2025 with Forever Olivia - A Tribute to Olivia Newton-John, Reputation - the Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show and The Fab Four - the Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles.

Click here to check out the rest of the live music on offer in 2025.

Fuel prices have settled following last week's 4 cent a litre rises. Here are the cheapest fuel options in each town:

• E10 is 178.9 at the 7-Eleven on Union Street, South Lismore, 169.9 at The United on Johnston Street in Casino, with The Metro and the Mobil on River Street in Ballina cheapest at 167.5.
• Unleaded 91 is 179.9 at the Astron on Ballina Road, Lismore, 169.9 at The Ampol Casino on Dyraaba Street and 169.5 at the Metro and the new Mobil in Ballina.
• U95 is 188.9 at the Independent on Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, Northside Liberty and Bakers Corner at North Lismore and the Liberty on Ballina Road, 184.9 at the Ampol on Dyraaba Street in Casino and 179.9 at The Shell Ballina, 273 River Street.
• U98 is 196.9 at the Liberty Foodmart on Ballina Road and the Liberty at 113 Union Street, South Lismore, 191.9 at the two Liberty's on Hare Street and Centre Street in Casino and 188.9 at The Shell Ballina.
• Diesel is 174.9 across most fuel stations in Lismore, 184.9 at the Casino Roadhouse at 86 Johnston Street in Casino and 184.5 at The Metro and the Mobil in Ballina.

Have a great weekend!