Grampians fire contained
Firefighters have contained a bushfire that’s scorched a massive chunk of the Grampians. Here’s the extent of the damage.
Weather
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.
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Widespread rain forecast for key ag regions
Farming districts across the country are expecting handy rainfall numbers in the next eight days.
Season shining on winter crops at Derby
Winter crops are thriving for this Derby farmer, as the region awaits another 10mm of forecast rain this week.
Where the rain has fallen in 2024
Southern NSW is in the seasonal box seat but South Australia and Victoria are feeling the effects of a lack of crucial autumn rain. See where the rain has and hasn’t fallen.
King Island rain ‘lifts spirits’
King Island farmers have recorded more than 20 millimetres of rain, their best result in eight months, while Victorian farmers continue urea spraying.
Farmers focus on urea with possible rain
Southeast Australian crop growers are hoping for “good rain”, with some looking to spread urea ahead of rain forecasts.
Widespread rain forecast in ‘good news’ for farmers
Western Victoria has had the driest four months on record, official rainfall records show, but rain predicted this week could begin to turn the tide. See where rain is expected.
‘The crops are struggling to emerge’
The Western District of Victoria is experiencing dry conditions while temperatures drop and hopes of decent rainfall this week fade.
Aussies freeze through coldest morning of the year
An extra blanket or two could be in order as Australians woke up to icy weather across the country. See how long the cold blast will last.
Rain brings welcome reprieve
Farmers have emptied the gauge with varying results from late-season falls this week. We breakdown the figures.
‘Everyone is playing catch up’
Farmers in eastern Victoria received up to 140mm of rain in the past week but there was no rain at all in large parts of north-eastern Victoria and southern NSW.
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