‘Not going to handle it’: Drought concerns grow
Dry, windy weather continues to hammer Western Victoria with farmers warning the mood is fragile amongst their community.
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‘Bring on autumn’: Farmers pin their hopes on a break
As temperatures soar in an old-fashioned summer, farmers across parts of southeast Australia are pinning their hopes on an early autumn break.
Where the rain fell in January
Rain has been scarce in a lot of places in Victoria at the start of 2025, but one region has been fortunate. We break down the best totals.
Evacuation extends for Grampians
A fire is burning out of control at Carrathool in southern NSW, while more residents near the Grampians must leave. See the latest updates on the fires.
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Farmers brace for hot spell
Temperatures are set to climb even higher from Saturday. See where some of the hottest places will be.
‘Too late to leave’ for Wimmera residents
A bushfire that started in the Little Desert National Park is burning towards Dimboola with residents urged to evacuate immediately.
BOM dumps global climate model outlook comparison
The Bureau of Meteorology has dumped a comparison of how its climate model compares to those produced by the US, UK, EU and Japan.
Where the rain fell – and didn’t – during 2024
A clear distinction arose between a wet north and a dry south in 2024. See the rainfall totals of 196 stations across the country.
Grampians fire contained
Firefighters have contained a bushfire that’s scorched a massive chunk of the Grampians. Here’s the extent of the damage.
Warmer days, nights for January
The Bureau has predicted warmer days and nights, while Grampians farmers brace for any risks. In northern Victoria, farmers plan for summer spraying.
How the heat impacted farmers
Farmers were on high alert on Monday as the mercury hit 40C with harvest stopping and livestock sales affected.
Where the rain fell in 2024
Discover which regions had the most rain this year and those which missed out on their season average. See our interactive graphic here.
‘Bumper spring’ for Northeast Victoria
Only four Victorian centres have reached their annual rainfall averages with just a month before 2025. See where the rain has hit.
Farmers brace for ‘ferocious conditions’
Farmers didn’t expect to be talking about shot-and-sprung crops after a dry year, as they brace for a deluge of rain on the weekend.
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