‘Godsend’: Welcome rains hit eastern Vic and southern NSW
It was a tale of two halves of the state with eastern Victorian receiving good rainfall totals and western parts again missing out.
Weather
‘It doesn’t rain grass’: Bring on the break
Farmers across Victoria are struggling with water shortages, rising costs and concerns about when a seasonal break will arrive.
‘Severe deficiency’ of rain takes hold in Victoria
Close to half of Victoria is experiencing severe rainfall deficiency, according to a new Bureau of Meteorology prognosis.
‘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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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.
More than 6000 homes without power
More than 6000 homes in southern NSW were without power on Wednesday morning. Harvest has also stopped due to wet weather.
Harvest fire fears add to harvest woes
Lightning strikes and header fires have burnt out thousands of hectares of farming land just as harvest begins. See the latest.
Season update: Harvest reveals resilience
Headers are in the paddock after what farmers have described as a tough season, as the latest rainfall figures are released.
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